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Beware of Cattle

Beware Of Cattle

Have you heard the joke about a warning sign near the brink of a dangerous cliff? They took the sign down because no one ever fell over the ...

The Last Outpost

The Last Outpost

When I first started coming to Pearly Beach in the 1970s, access was on a gravel road that went through Baardskeerdersbos and then turned ri...

My Academic Career

My Academic Career

Towards the end of 1967, which was my last year at Fish Hoek High School, the headmaster called my parents in for an interview. He told them it was his sad duty to inform them that their son would nev...

Tim Atkin South Africa Report 2022

Tim Atkin South Africa Report ...

Tim Atkin has just released his 2022 South African report.

Hospital Story: Part Two

Hospital Story: Part Two

In my teens and early twenties, I experienced much mental anguish trying to make sense of the world and discover the meaning of life.

BioBlitz in Baardskeerdersbos

BioBlitz In Baardskeerdersbos

Bioblitz weekend at Baardskeerdersbos. Accommodation, meals, walk on a private farm, slideshow and a wine pairing included.

Heritage Day 24 September 2022

Heritage Day 24 September 2022

Heritage Day is also known as Braai Day, where we get together and enjoy a lekker braai with our family and friends.

Hospital Story Part One

Hospital Story Part One

I was in the hospital twice just recently. On both occasions, it was for a one-night stay following unrelated surgical procedures.

Women's Month

Women's Month

Women's Day celebrated on 9 August 2022.

Beware of Cattle

Beware of Cattle

Ian Martin in Pearly Beach

Have you heard the joke about a warning sign near the brink of a dangerous cliff? They took the sign down because no one ever fell over the ...

The Last Outpost

The Last Outpost

Ian Martin in Pearly Beach

When I first started coming to Pearly Beach in the 1970s, access was on a gravel road that went through Baardskeerdersbos and then turned ri...

My Academic Career

My Academic Career

Ian Martin in Pearly Beach

Towards the end of 1967, which was my last year at Fish Hoek High School, the headmaster called my parents in for an interview. He told them...

Tim Atkin South Africa Report 2022

Tim Atkin South Africa Report 2022

OuSkool Restaurant Baardskeerdesbos

Tim Atkin has just released his 2022 South African report.

Hospital Story: Part Two

Hospital Story: Part Two

Ian Martin in Pearly Beach

In my teens and early twenties, I experienced much mental anguish trying to make sense of the world and discover the meaning of life. ...

BioBlitz in Baardskeerdersbos

BioBlitz in Baardskeerdersbos

Baardskeerdersbos Is Lekker

Bioblitz weekend at Baardskeerdersbos. Accommodation, meals, walk on a private farm, slideshow and a wine pairing included.

Heritage Day 24 September 2022

Heritage Day 24 September 2022

Rest and Sea Self-catering

Heritage Day is also known as Braai Day, where we get together and enjoy a lekker braai with our family and friends.

Hospital Story Part One

Hospital Story Part One

Ian Martin in Pearly Beach

I was in the hospital twice just recently. On both occasions, it was for a one-night stay following unrelated surgical procedures.

Women's Month

Women's Month

Rest and Sea Self-catering

Women's Day celebrated on 9 August 2022.