Intro
Absolutely amazing weather. Spring Day, celebrated in South Africa on the 1st September, marks the beginning of this delightful season, where nature awakens from its slumber, and the air is filled with a sense of joy and rejuvenation. Spring in the Southern Hemisphere starts on 22nd/ 23rd of the month but in South Africa, warmer “Spring weather” starts early thus the reason the 1st Sept is ‘unofficially’ celebrated as the beginning of Spring. So nice being able to go for a hike without a jersey.
A few weeks ago there was a devastating fire that swept through most of the nature reserve. It was encouraging yesterday seeing the green coming through the burnt vegetation. Nature is amazing!
Thanks to everyone who joined us on the 5k walk, 11K and the 15K hikes. Welcome back to Erik and Harry. Erik was away in Germany for 3 months and Harry underwent an ankle op. Welcome to James visiting from Switzerland. Thank you to all the hosts: David, Erik, Harry, Maggie, Mark, Sylvia and Teslar. Great photos as always, our gratitude to: Bridgette, Maggie, Sylvia, Teslar and Tony.
Some of us had lunch at the superb Kraal Restaurant at Thaba Eco Hotel and I am very pleased to report that the ‘Milkshake Club’ is doing well😋
Stats – Hiking Klipriviersberg Johannesburg – 2023 Sept 3
So much fun. You burnt 1000 calories on the 11K and over 1200 cal on the 14K hike. Well done everyone!
Photo Gallery – Hiking Klipriviersberg Johannesburg – 2023 Sept 3
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Our Next Walk and Hike
Join us on Sunday the 1st of Oct for the 5K Walk, 11K Hike or 15K Hike: a good workout, in great company and in beautiful surrounds!
Date
Sunday, 1st October 2023.
The JCP Entrance
We have been using the new JCP Entrance Precinct in the South of the Reserve for quite a while: -26.303725, 28.010931 (traveling up Peggy Vera Road, the new precinct entrance is immediately after the Klipriviersberg Recreation Centre on the right) – directions below.
What to Bring and Where We Meet
What to bring: Water (1L to 2L) and something to eat, a hat, sunblock, good shoes – and a camera to record the occasion! A degree of fitness will enable you to enjoy the hike or the walk.
This is a great workout (you will burn 1,500 calories on the 15 K hike and about 1,000 on the 11 K hike), in great company and in beautiful surrounds. You will also get a good dose of Vitamin D.
We start and end the walk and hikes at the South entrance to Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve on Peggy Vera Road (NOT the North entrance to the Nature Reserve).
As you drive up on Peggy Vera Rd the best is to look for Klipriviersberg Recreation Center (on the right). The entrance to the Nature Reserve is the next one also on the right.
Go through security and park your vehicle – should the parking area be full, you will have to park on the lawn area outside. After parking, walk towards the lappa type area. On the other side of the lappa you will see a patch of grass, a small pond and a small bridge with a big steel gate as well as toilet facilities. The meeting area is between the lappa and the pond.
Please note: We would love to have your company but… please DO NOT attend if you are with COVID or if you have had COVID in the past 7 days or have been in contact with a person with COVID in the past 7 days. Thank you very much for your understanding.
If you are on Strava, remember to turn it on. If you would like to join Strava pls click the following link: https://www.strava.com/ and register. Strava has a free as well as a paid version.
Looking forward…😎🥾🌞🌄🌳🌻
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