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Today was our chance to hike at Robberg, a peninsula to the west of Plettenberg Bay. It is a short drive and then a 5.5 kilometer hike along the cliffs. My cold was really affecting my breathing but it was a once in a lifetime opportunity so off we went. The peninsula is divided into 2 parts and you have climb down the first part and then up the second. Halfway along the second mound, is a very interesting phenomena. There is a large sand dune called Whitsand that straddles the mound. The force of the winds drives the sand 80 meters up the side of the slope and down the other side. Apparently this provides a lot of the sand at Plettenberg Bay. We walked down the sand dune to the cove and spent some time there enjoying the landscape and cooling our feet in the oncoming tide. We then hiked back out. We were gone about 3.5 hours and the weather is a lot better now, much warmer. It is supposed to hit 38 today. We are off now to Plett to buy some baubles. No baubles - Plett I guess is rich persons town. Baubles cost big time!
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Nita Good morning! A message popped into my inbox this morning saying you posted, so I clicked the link and read about your beautiful hike. So glad you are enjoying yourselves, but so sorry you aren't feeling well with a cold! Why now?? Anyway, I see that there are actually many posts, so I'll do a little time travel and catch up on your adventure. Love to Jean & feel better soon!
dg_wood Thanks Nita, I apparently did something wrong as the blog was not being published. Should be good now. Glad you are enjoying!
Kim Hi. Just back from Spain, also with a cold. Found it a challenge to post my own blog each day so did not get a chance to follow yours. This morning I just read the whole thing and it makes me want to go to South Africa. Sounds like a wonderful trip and the pictures are fabulous. Thanks for doing this. Hope your colds are better soon. Love, Kim
dg_wood Thanks Kim! Not sure why we got colds after such a long time in SA. Can certainly identify with you though! South Africa is a magnificent country geographically but I would not want to live here permanently. Still lots of social issues and everyone lives behind locked gates and electrified fences. And I don't just mean the white population. Lots of squatter camps caused by the ruling party moving people to stack the votes in areas they did not have power. There is some effort to build housing but I fear it is a losing battle given the enormous numbers of people. If one can just appreciate the geography then it is indeed a magnificent country. We still have lots to see.
Fav sis Wow, the memories you have of our time in PE must have made your return very near & dear to your heart Fishing with Dad, he will love to hear that Your photos are breathtaking !! Enjoy your day and I wish you both a speedy recovery. Luv you
Martin Hi Dave and Jean, great to see you having such a wonderful time. You are not missing much here at home, as it was raining all day yesterday. Love your pictures, especially the animals - they are amazing.
Jean L I'm glad you reposted the blog as I was wondering if the safari had swallowed you two. Sounds very interesting and you have done your research well to locate all these sights. Keep us posted!