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Here is a list of activities to keep the whole family entertained during the Easter school holidays in the Overstrand.
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 edge.
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 right and headed in an almost straight line for the sea. ...
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 ...
Tim Atkin has just released his 2022 South African report.
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 weekend at Baardskeerdersbos. Accommodation, meals, walk on a private farm, slideshow and a wine pairing included.
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
I was in the hospital twice just recently. On both occasions, it was for a one-night stay following unrelated surgical procedures.
Here is a list of activities to keep the whole family entertained during the Easter school holidays in the Overstrand.
Beware of Cattle
Ian Martin in Pearly Beach
On 23 Mar 2023
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
Ian Martin in Pearly Beach
On 11 Mar 2023
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
Ian Martin in Pearly Beach
On 04 Feb 2023
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 has just released his 2022 South African report.
Hospital Story: Part Two
Ian Martin in Pearly Beach
On 24 Oct 2022
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
Baardskeerdersbos Is Lekker
On 24 Oct 2022
Bioblitz weekend at Baardskeerdersbos. Accommodation, meals, walk on a private farm, slideshow and a wine pairing included.
Heritage Day 24 September 2022
Rest and Sea Self-catering
On 23 Sep 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
Ian Martin in Pearly Beach
On 17 Sep 2022
I was in the hospital twice just recently. On both occasions, it was for a one-night stay following unrelated surgical procedures.
