South Africa is an incredibly beautiful and diverse country, twice the size of Texas or equal to France and Spain combined.
The southern coast of the continent boasts the picturesque beauty of the Garden Route, and the fascination of the small Western Cape towns. The eastern subtropical coast of northern KwaZulu-Natal is like a different country. The vast Karoo semi-desert bears a vast contrasts with the lush magnificence of the Drakensberg mountains. Perhaps the biggest drawcard of all of course is the world renowned Kruger National Park.
Visitors are often surprised by South Africa's excellent infrastructure, which draws favourable comparison with countries across the world. Yet South Africa is an enigma. Years after the birth of The New South Africa, the people of the so-called "rainbow nation" still struggles to find their identity.
This is a new section. Once or twice a month, I will be bringing you a new hike or tour, or highlighting an area of our beautiful land. Those that read the blog regularly will recognise some of the material, as I plan to move the hikes I describe there into this section when they're finished on the blog.
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Sunflower Blooms in PE by Shirley Corder
posted: 14 May 2009
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It's official!
P.E. has set a world record . . .
and look who's getting the glory!
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The Friendly City Prepares for 2010 by Shirley Corder
posted: 3 May 2009
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In 2010, between 200,000 and 300,000 tourists are expected to visit South Africa. Where each city has its draw card, only one can boast the amenities and entertainment of a metropolis, while maintaining the friendliness and vibe of smaller cities.
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The Aloe Trail by Shirley Corder
posted: 25 April 2009
The Aloe trail outside of Port Elizabeth takes a circular route along an escarpment overlooking the village of Amsterdamhoek, named after a Dutch man-of-war which ran aground near the mouth of the river in 1817.
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Van Stadens Wild Flower Nature Reserve by Shirley Corder
posted: 16 April 2009
This 450 hectare resort is awash with different species of Proteas and other fynbos, indigenous flowers and plantlife.
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The Sacramento Trail by Shirley Corder
posted: 13 March 2009
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This popular 8 km (5.12 miles) roundtrip coastal walk traverses the Sardinia Bay Nature Reserve. The view offers stunning seascapes and landscapes.
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