NORTHERN CAPE A-Z – DIAMOND COAST, WEST COAST, KAROO & KALAHARI

Tag: VELDDRIF

  • What is a Pedicab?

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    I can remember that as a child, I had the experience of being transported down the streets of Durban in a cart on wheels…it was called a Rickshaw! As part of the holiday this was definitely a highlight! When I saw the Pedicab for the first time, It reminded me of Durban’s Rickshaw Rides… Pretoius…

  • Visit a few Artists and Crafters at the West Coast

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    During our working holiday at the West Coast, I have been privileged to meet some of the honest, generous and hard working people of this region. Among-st them is the talented artist and crafters… living by their dreams, facing the challenges of life and finding inner peace through their creations…. Irisma Tolken, a young girl…

  • We visit the Berg River Canoe Marathon

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    The 52nd annual Berg River Canoe Marathon, a 240 km race from Paarl to Velddrif, in the Western Cape, took place over a period of 4 days. Day One was from Paarl to Sonkwasdrif(between Wellington and Gouda) = 62,1 km Day Two from Sonkwasdrif to Bridgetown(between Gouda and Piketberg) = 45,7 km Day Three from…

  • We visit “Bokkomlaan”…in Velddrif

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    My Dad was a Great Lover of the “BOKKOM”…. He could sit for hours just simply enjoying the cleaning of this dried fish.  The Salty Strips of Fish Biltong was shared with us, but also just…..   Velddrif is well known for it’s “Bokkoms”.  A series of small individual factories, along the river, form part…

  • A visit to Velddrif, Port Owen & Laaiplek

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    We all need a special place in our lives that allow us to restore our mind, body and soul… To me, the “West Coast” is one of those places… We would like to take you on a drive through Velddrif, Port Owen & Laaiplek. We traveled from Cape Town on the R27 to Velddrif. (about…