Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
It was very sad learning about the tragic shootings in Texas and Ohio earlier today. It felt like Spring even though it is still Winter. Everyone commented on the superb weather. We had 27% humidity and the temperature reached a max of 23C (73F). Mostly sunny throughout. The wind picked up mid-morning but still pleasant. […]
Sunday Morning Hike Klipriviersberg Johannesburg – 4 August 2019 Read More »
It was unusually windy. Very nice people, good conversation and a great workout. Thanks to all who participated. The Stats are thus: Distance: 11.08 Kms Total time (incl breaks): 3 hours 17 mins Moving time: 2 hours 39 mins Calories: 1,008 Highest point: 1,788 meters (1,11 miles) [Click link below to enlarge it]
Sunday Morning Hike, Klipriviersberg Johannesburg – 4 Nov 2018 Read More »
Sunday the 2nd September was a glorious Spring Day in Johannesburg. Spring in the Southern Hemisphere actually begins on the 23rd September. But we have been fortunate with balmy weather: 10C (50F) to 26C (78.8F) and blue skies throughout. Did anyone see the most incredible sunrise yesterday? One could only marvel at the beautiful red
Hiking Klipriviersberg Johannesburg – Sunday Hike – 2 Sept 2018 Read More »
Great weather for hiking 5C – 20C (41F – 68F) and we were fortunate to miss the sub-zero temperatures of the cold front by 24 hours… It was nice meeting friends and we all enjoyed an interesting conversation and a good workout. We covered the 12K in approx 3 hours. Afterwards we drove over to
Hiking Klipriviersberg Johannesburg – Sunday Hike and Lunch – 1 July 2018 Read More »
It was a glorious day for hiking: blue skies and a pleasant 10 – 22C (50 – 72F). Thanks to all who participated and thank you to Ilona and Jan for co-hosting. A beautiful morning in the company of beautiful people and everyone enjoyed a good workout. Following the hike some of us headed to Thaba
Sunday Hiking and Walking – Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve – 6 May 2018 Read More »
Autumn has arrived. The nights are cooler and the days are not so hot – ideal weather for hiking and other outdoor activities. We had a smaller group than usual. It must have been the first time that everyone is able to talk to everyone else during the hike. Thanks to all who participated in
Sunday Hiking and Walking – Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve – 4 March 2018 Read More »
A Happy New Year! We had a large group – everyone braved the heat wave. The temperature reached 32C (90F)…. yes, hot!! The beacon is normally the hottest area in the nature reserve but fortunately enough it was not too bad due to a pleasant breeze. We separated into our 3 groups (5k walk, 12K
Sunday Hiking and Walk – Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve – 7 Jan 2018 Read More »
We had beautiful blue skies and the temperature gradually rose from 14C (57F) to 29C (84F). We separated into 3 groups viz: the 5K walk, 12K and 14K hikes. The Nature Reserve has become much greener and additional rain will certainly be welcome. At one stage we were talking about how one can get rid
Sunday Hiking and Walk – Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve – 5 Nov 2017 Read More »
Johannesburg celebrated the arrival of Spring with fantastic weather: it was a cold 6C (43F) at 5am which gradually warmed up to 24C (75F) by midday. A sunny, cloudless day throughout… It was great meeting “old” friends and making new friendships. Welcome to all newcomers and willkommen bei Brody Willys und Wiebke Boeke. We separated
Sunday Hiking and Walk-Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve – 3 Sept 2017 Read More »
We had a beautiful day in Johannesburg yesterday and to think that I got grounded due to a bad cold… The 4 Hosts were down to 2 as Niren was also not able to attend. Ilona and Jan did a fantastic job – well done! Thank you to all who participated and thanks to Ilona
Hiking Klipriviersberg Johannesburg – Sunday Hike and Lunch 7 May 2017 Read More »
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