A lovely hike with newly weds Janet and Art

I recently had such an enjoyable hike! I love hiking and show-casing Table Mountain to guests! It is such a treat meeting like minded people where you end up talking and exchanging information and at the end of the hike, you seem to have learnt and shared as much as they have! I had a great hike with newly weds (like myself) visiting from New York - Janet and Art - they were fit and shared my love of both running, cycling, travel and the outdoors!

They were fast and furious up Platteklip Gorge - I think I am going to have to put up a leaderboard... After that they were interested to got to Maclear's Beacon - this is a trail on the top of Table Mountain that leads to the highest point on the mountain 1086m.

The weather was mostly clear with a very high cloud of mist just hanging below the top of the mountain - it kept us cool - blocked some views from the top, but once we cleared this cloud on our cable car journey back we were able to admire the 360 degree views!

Thanks for a great day - the saddest part is saying goodbye after sharing such great times with guests! I had lovely feedback that always makes me so pleased! "We really had so much fun today- our best experience in cape town"

Running in the garden with Sandra - at Kirstenbosch

Sandra was visiting Cape Town from France with her husband to do a mountain biking tour with Patrick - it turned out that she was also a trail runner. We had a great run through the Kistenbosch gardens - we stopped in the sculpture gardens to get our breath back and then we had a picnic in the gardens - what a treat!

On top of the world with Yuval - Table Mountain Hike

Yuval was visiting Cape Town from Israel before going to Uganda where she would be volunteering in a "beautiful orphanage with beautiful people." being a lover of nature, she had to conquer Table Mountain - we climbed up Platteklip Gorge - this makes stair-master at the gym look like child's play! We walked and rested 'till we got to the top... Yuval is a very determined  young woman.

Sinead enjoys "bootcamp" Cape Town with Energy In Abundance

I met Sinead from UK as a guest staying at The Bay Atlantic guest house in Camps Bay, she was visiting her brother in Cape Town, her concern was that she may get bored during the day whilst he was working... Team Energy in Abundance came to the rescue!

We took Sinead on a spectacular trail run just before sunset - she was joined by guides Nicola and Patrick. We even loaned her shoes as she did not expect that she would get the opportunity to run during her stay.

Her next fitness session was a cycle along the coastal road with Jos - once again we loaned her cycling equipment and bike. Guiding fees for Jos were donated to The Sports Trust Charity.

Lovely feedback:

"Thank YOU again for everything. It's lovely to meet such positive, inspirational people"
Sinead

Angie Trains for Ironman with Energy in Abundance

Angie joined us for multiple training sessions. Her first tour was a run along the promenade - her last name is Flight and she really does FLY! We have no pictures of her running - she was too fast. She was a great strong runner - she was joined by both guides Nicola and Patrick and she gave US a great run!

Angie did not have a bike with her so she  rented a bike, helmet and shoes from us. She joined our cycle guide Jos who is based in Camps Bay for a guided cycle to the scenic Chapman's Peak Drive in Hout Bay, Angie can feel proud knowing that our cycling guide Jos donates his guiding fees towards local charity THE SPORTS TRUST.

The Sports Trust was established in September 1995 as a joint venture between the private and public sectors all with a shared goal of providing opportunities to play sport to all disadvantaged South Africans, at all levels, across all sporting codes. As an NGO, Public Benefit Organisation, we only supply sporting kit, equipment or assistance with building or upgrading sporting facilities, and no cash sponsorships.

Angie stayed in Stellenbosch for the last part of her trip where we delivered her rental bike and equipment and she was accompanied by our Stellenbosch based guide for a tour and training session in the beautiful Stellenbosch Winelands area.

We wish her all the best for her Ironman experience and we are sure that she absolutely FLEW :)

On The Table Top with Kathleen and Howard - hike tour

Hi Nicola,
Happy Sunday. Thank you again for a wonderful time Friday. Looking at the weather yesterday morning, I'd say we picked the perfect day. Take Care, Katie

After hours of walking in secluded mountain paths via Kasteelsport route - Howard and Katie were greeted by the bustling Table Top and 360degree views... it took their breath away for a second time!

Simon goes "Cycad" Kirtstenbosch Run Pictures

The Kirstenbosch Gardens were featured at the RHS Chelsea Flower show 2013 to celebrate the 100th anniversary - They were awarded a gold medal.... again :)

 

 

 

Majestic Castle Rock viewed from Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

 

Simon runs some of the Paths in the Botanical Gardens

 

Simon amongst the Cycads

 

 

The freshest water on earth

 

Playing in the trails above the Botanical Gardens