We are experts on Tilley hats.
Well, maybe not experts, but we sure do have a lot of experience with the two hats that we own! We have accumulated a lot of hours wearing our Tilley hats, so now we think we are fully qualified to tell you about them.
Igor, parked for the night at Cap Lumiere Beach, New Brunswick.
Where are Kevin and Ruth now? Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada.
Where are Kevin and Ruth going next? Heading back to Ontario .
Friday, January 31, 2014
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Heading into the wild!
The Wild Coast, that is.
This section of South Africa isn't really "wild" although it is one of the least inhabited, as well as an area where many locals live traditional lives. It's also supposed to have some gorgeous scenery, and we're looking forward to taking some great photos for you!
Only downside is you might not see them for a while!
This section of South Africa isn't really "wild" although it is one of the least inhabited, as well as an area where many locals live traditional lives. It's also supposed to have some gorgeous scenery, and we're looking forward to taking some great photos for you!
Only downside is you might not see them for a while!
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Driving Day
Yesterday was a driving day. Hard to believe that we've been in South Africa for almost four weeks. When we look at the map though, we really don't seem like we've made much progress! And so we needed to do some driving.
Because of Ruth's accident with her hand on Sunday, we never made it down to Port Elizabeth's beach area. We wanted to have a quick look though.
Because of Ruth's accident with her hand on Sunday, we never made it down to Port Elizabeth's beach area. We wanted to have a quick look though.
Monday, January 27, 2014
A visit to a South African hospital
This is not how we planned on spending our Sunday!
We were actually kind of taking our time yesterday morning, and Ruth had made some delicious gluten free pancakes for us all. I was in the process of writing yesterday's blog post, and our couchsurfing hosts Kurt and Leizel were getting their kids ready to go to a birthday party. Ruth was in the kitchen, tidying up.
Then we heard Ruth calling. "Kevin! I've cut myself. And it's bad!"
We were actually kind of taking our time yesterday morning, and Ruth had made some delicious gluten free pancakes for us all. I was in the process of writing yesterday's blog post, and our couchsurfing hosts Kurt and Leizel were getting their kids ready to go to a birthday party. Ruth was in the kitchen, tidying up.
Then we heard Ruth calling. "Kevin! I've cut myself. And it's bad!"
Knysna Self Catering Holiday Flat
We stayed a couple of nights at a self catering holiday flat in the Knysna, Garden Route tourist area. It was a nice place, and we wanted to tell you about it!
It's a private rental, so you don't have to pay any administration fees or anything like that. And for what you get, it's a very reasonable price.
It's a private rental, so you don't have to pay any administration fees or anything like that. And for what you get, it's a very reasonable price.
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Apartheid's Leftover Problems
We've been in South Africa now for over three weeks and we wanted to tell you about some of the things we've seen and heard regarding race, which still plays a huge part in South African society. Of course the news of Nelson Mandela's death on December 5th brought South Africa into the forefront of the world's media again, and so we were very curious as to how life since the end of official Apartheid has been for all races who call South Africa their home.
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Glow in the dark waves
Port Elizabeth currently has a "red tide".
A red tide is a strange phenomenon caused by the rapid growth of a microscopic form of plankton. During daylight hours, the water close to shore has a reddish brown shade to it, but at night when the waves come in, the white caps glow in the dark. And they glow blue!
A red tide is a strange phenomenon caused by the rapid growth of a microscopic form of plankton. During daylight hours, the water close to shore has a reddish brown shade to it, but at night when the waves come in, the white caps glow in the dark. And they glow blue!
Friday, January 24, 2014
Would you bungee jump off this??
Yesterday we drove from Knysna to Port Elizabeth. We have to start increasing our driving distances because time is flying by too quickly! It was only 260 kms (161 miles) but there was a lot to see along the way so the drive took us almost all day.
Plus, it was almost 10:00am before we hit the road.
Plus, it was almost 10:00am before we hit the road.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Beautiful views around picturesque Knysna
But before we set off for the day, our couchsurfing host Didi had suggested that we go for an inexpensive breakfast at a spot overlooking the harbor. Great idea! So she drove us down to the Knysna Falcon Creek Spur restaurant.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Who wants to go Paragliding??
Well after seeing people do it yesterday, we want to go paragliding!
We did the 115 km (71 mile) drive from Reebok to Knysna yesterday, but we took a little detour to go for a hike. Along the way, we stopped to watch the paragliders and to see the "Map of Africa".
We did the 115 km (71 mile) drive from Reebok to Knysna yesterday, but we took a little detour to go for a hike. Along the way, we stopped to watch the paragliders and to see the "Map of Africa".
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Mossel Bay
We wandered around the resort town of Mossel Bay yesterday. Not really a great deal to do there, but they have a museum that's worthwhile. Besides what is probably the worlds largest display of seashells, there's also a full size working replica of the first Portuguese ship that sailed to this part of Africa.
Monday, January 20, 2014
How to Ride an Ostrich!
Yesterday was totally hilarious, and we have the video below to prove it. Never thought we would ever hold an ostrich in our hands, let alone ride one! What an experience. Too funny.
We were invited to visit the Highgate Ostrich Show Farm near Oudtshoorn, South Africa. The farm is located only an hour's drive off the popular "Garden Route", and it's definitely worth the detour.
We were invited to visit the Highgate Ostrich Show Farm near Oudtshoorn, South Africa. The farm is located only an hour's drive off the popular "Garden Route", and it's definitely worth the detour.
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Some things are simply too strange to try and explain!
Very strange story to tell you today.
Yesterday they were calling for an overcast day, although the temperature was a comfortable 23C (73F). We decided to drive to a beach parking area close to the town of Mossel Bay and walk into Mossel Bay from there.
But I made a wrong turn.
Yesterday they were calling for an overcast day, although the temperature was a comfortable 23C (73F). We decided to drive to a beach parking area close to the town of Mossel Bay and walk into Mossel Bay from there.
But I made a wrong turn.
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Our First Airbnb Experience
So yesterday, we had to drive from the pretty beach community of Arniston to the mostly residential community of Reebok.
Oh, but before we get to that, we had to go visit a cave. A sea cave!
Oh, but before we get to that, we had to go visit a cave. A sea cave!
Friday, January 17, 2014
The southern tip of Africa!
The southern tip of Africa is at the community of Cape Agulhas. It's also the official dividing point between the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and the cool waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Yesterday, we drove from Hermanus to to the seaside community of Arniston, with a stop at Cape Agulhas. We didn't have any plan as to where we were spending the night. But we figured something would come together. And it did!
Yesterday, we drove from Hermanus to to the seaside community of Arniston, with a stop at Cape Agulhas. We didn't have any plan as to where we were spending the night. But we figured something would come together. And it did!
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