Helen van der Rede

Digital content editor. Passionate about books, stories, rock climbing, caving. Walk to keep sane, love good coffee, EFC fan!

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@RobynPorteous In tears!! So very happy for you!

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@BrettFishA I hope you find her too.

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@Tamara0h Oh my hat! I read that about three times before it sunk in! Congratulations 💞

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Whenever people visit Cape Town for longer than five days, I always encourage them to do the infamous drive around the Peninsula ❤️ No matter how many pics I share, I don't think it explains how life changing that drive is, but I'd like to share four pictures I took recently and some context for inspiration:

📸 1: Starting point for this particular drive was Camps Bay. Sent the drone up to capture the beauty of one of the world's most famous beaches.

📸 2: Once you drive past Hout Bay and then around Chapman's Peak, you can choose to make your way to Kommetjie and Scarborough. This picture shows the Slangkop Lighthouse and the beautiful surrounds.

📸 3: Half way between Cape Point and Simon's Town. I just think the contrast of the colours of the water is so beautiful alongside the rock formations.

📸 4: I just love stopping in Kalk Bay and walking around the harbour. Kalk Bay is one of South Africa's oldest towns. This particular shot has Harbour House in the mix against the most beautiful backdrop.

I do wish we could share more than four pictures because this doesn't fully explain the beauty, but I'm also telling you that you could do this loop a hundred times and you will be blown away every time!

PS. Would love to hear about your drive around the peninsula if you've done it before and what are your preferences?

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@TamiMagnin We're our own worst enemies! Well done Tami 🙌🏽🙌🏽

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@CreateAStirSA Manna for the soul. I love mountains and Greyton offers some of the best!

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@BrentLindeque @maddog_sa Haters will hate, but WE celebrate with you! 🥂

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@MarianneValen20 Phew, that is a relief indeed.

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@BrettFishA Definite should

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@rainbowinsid @MarianneValen20 Yip, tension and needle size if I'm not mistaken.

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@MarianneValen20 Well... was it? We're on tenterhooks here.

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@Tamara0h 🤣🤣🤣

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@karynmaughan Congratulations!!!!

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@be_reading Maybe @history_alice can shed some light. And please do follow her on Insta - she posts some incredible historical info.

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@Snoble19 Hop you feel better soon!!

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@Snoble19 🤭🤭 I eat most veggies, but those baby cabbages (brussel sprouts 😂) are a struggle!

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@RobynPorteous I hope you're going to weigh in on your own question and tell us your vote. 😊