April 2015 Hike #6

The final stretch of the trail was spectacular in any manner, but was a killer on the thighs and the feet.  Add to this that once we got into the open we had to endure a temperature of 33C (91.4F).

Looking down from a dizzy hight.

The Kirstenbosch reservoir virtually empty showning the urgent for the winter rains to come.

Hitting the hot return stretch.

Four more kilometers to go.

That concludes the April hike which was challenging and left one with sore legs and feet but with a feeling of satisfaction that it was done.  Have a blessed day.

April Hike #5

A moss covered stone passed on the way.

Having a breather break to let the leg muscles rest a bit.

A sunny break for a few meters.

The King Proteas are getting ready to go into full bloom.

A weathered rock along the trail.

This moss covered kranz is actually a waterfall in the rainy season, but now a hardly visible trickle of water feeds it.

Midweek again so enjoy the day.

April Hike #3

As we slowly gained hight we still has some pleasant views to enjoy before entering the forest section of the trail, but by now one could feel the sting in the heat of the morning sun.

A protruding boulder above the trail.

A farmhouse and vineyards far down below.

Final view on Muizenberg to the south before we reached the shady section under the trees to our way up to the waterfall.

Remains of a tree that grew in a boulder cluster.

Enjoy a super start to the new week.

The April hike #1

Yesterday we hiked the Constantia Neck trail.  Was long hike, almost four hours and as the fickle finger of fate wanted it, it was also one of those last days that summer tried burn the energy out of one.  The trail itself had easy comfortable sections and sections that sapped the energy out of demanding utmost energy from the legs and feet. Without further ado let the photos speak of what wee saw visually on the hike.

Still easy going at the start.

View over the Cape Flats.

A rocky outcrop above the trail.

Rotting logs along the trail.

End of the week so enjoy the Friday preparing for the weekend.

Grey

A cold June sunset over Constantia Neck.

Have a super evening.

The first real autumn sunset 22 March 2012

The velocity of the Southeaster yesterday had me firmly believe we were going to have a gray and bleak sunset. Great was my surprise shortly before darkness came about. The sky was literally on fire. I managed to get some shoots in and place the three of my final choice here to boast about the delight nature presented to our eyes. The photos are exactly as taken and seen by my eyes. There is no manipulation of any colour or shading with any photographic programme available today.

Sunset 22 March 2012 with the Constantia Neck mountain as horizon

 

Hopefully the palm trees are a good indication of our Southeaster’s velocity yesterday.