Sisters – literally – doing it for themselves and AAC One Weekend, Two Worlds Some running weekends are routine. Others leave a mark — not just on your legs, but on your heart. This past Women’s Day weekend was one of those. On Saturday 9 August, I joined thousands in the […]
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Saturday, 2 August 2025 – 20km, 2 Peaks, 9 Hikers, 1 Fish and Chips Feast Houtbay Harbour When you sign up for Cape Town’s iconic 13 Peaks Challenge, you sign up for more than just summits. You sign up for windless miracles in the middle of winter, green shoots pushing through scorched earth, friends arriving
Storms, Scenery & First Passport Stamps Thinking of a road trip from Cape Town to Namibia? Buckle up for one of Southern Africa’s most unforgettable adventures — a journey across dramatic mountains, endless deserts, vibrant small towns, and one very special border crossing. In this post, we share the highlights of our 15-day
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The Khomas Hochland Hiking Trail – Namibia’s Mountain Escape (2025 Update) Tucked away in the rugged central highlands of Namibia, the Khomas Hochland Hiking Trail is a hidden gem for adventurers seeking solitude, stunning escarpment views, and immersive multi-day hiking through wildlife-rich private land. This 6-day circular trail passes through a network of
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The Khomas Hochland Hiking Trail, just outside Windhoek, Namibia, is not just a hike — it’s an unforgettable adventure through rugged kloofs, wide plateaus, dry waterfalls, and thorny bushveld.
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Swapping Stormy Cape Town for the Freezing Karoo We left Cape Town early on Saturday, 28 June 2025, in pouring rain—one of those relentless winter downpours that feels like it’s soaking through your bones. Our destination? The quiet semi-desert town of Touwsrivier for the Milkyway Marathon—a boutique trail race hosted in the heart of
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13 Peaks Challenge Cape Town Hiking Peak 6 and 7 of the 13 Peaks Challenge, 21–22 June 2025 Peak 5 Behind; Peak 6 Ahead When you sign up for Cape Town’s legendary 13 Peaks Challenge, you sign up for everything: dazzling views (even if obscured by thick fog and mist),
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The Best-Laid Plans (Drenched in Reality) Monday 16 June dawned grey and moody—typical Cape Town winter weather. It was meant to be leg 3 of our 13 Peaks Challenge. For Peaks 1-4 go here. The goal: two peaks—Little Lion’s Head (Klein Leeukoppie) and Suther Peak—from the spot we’d ended on
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We began our 13 Peaks Challenge on Friday the 13th at 15:31 under a windless Cape Town sky. With mysterious coincidences, brutal wind, and an unexpected rescue, here’s how our first two days unfolded on one of SA’s most iconic trail adventures.
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A powerful reflection on Cape Town’s iconic Slave Route Challenge and the urgent moral parallels between South Africa’s legacy of slavery and Palestine’s struggle for freedom. Bo-Kaap’s murals and our own history demand solidarity.
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