Kirstenbosch 4 July '09

Ek en Johan het gaan stap in Kirstenbosch, ek het besluit ek het bietjie oefening nodig omdat ek nie mag gym nie (daar is net 'n Planet Fitness ver buite die stad) en ek was nog nooit in die tuine gewees nie.

Dit lyk redelik plat, maar dis eintlik net optraande die hele tyd. Wanneer jy besluit jy het nou genoeg gehad, en draai om om huis toe te gaan, dan is dit net aftraande.

'n Paar interessante plante gesien, meer interessant is hulle name...

Die tuine is huge en baie mooi. Dit was 'n heerlike uitstappie gewees, maar volgende keer moet ons prepared gaan, met lekker stap skoene, sodat ons daai Skeleton Gorge kan uitstap.

Up Skeleton Gorge, Down Nursery Ravine

This is a great hike that will take you up Skeleton Gorge and down Nursery Ravine with steep steps and scrambling up river beds part of the route. The hike does demand a certain degree of fitness but the exertion is well worth it as the terrain and views are magnificent. Starting at Cecilia Forest you will make your way up and across to Skeleton Gorge. You will actually pass the base of Nursery Ravine on your way to Skeleton Gorge. Going up the Gorge is tricky, with two ladders and loose river stones to negotiate as you crisscross your way to the top. At the top you will pass by the Hely-Hutchinson Dam and then cut back down Nursery Valley until you reach Nursery Ravine. Be cautious on your way up and down the two ravines. Take your time and enjoy the scenery of this very memorable walk.

Eintlik dink ek ons moet bietjie oefen voordat ons dit aanpak... ons het maar gesukkel om net 'n bietjie in die tuine rond te loop.