Sunset in the Karoo / Sonnenuntergang in der Karoo Night in the Karoo / Nacht in der Karoo The night in the Karoo, away from every larger settlement, is nearly pitch black, making it an excellent spot for star gazing. — Die Nacht in der Karoo ist stockdunkel, da kaum größere Städte in der UmgebungContinue reading “Day 29: Over night in the Karoo National Park”
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Day 28: From Franschhoek to the Karoo National Park – on the road
A rainy start / Ein verregneter Start Through the mountains: snow / Über die Berge: Schnee Baboons on the road / Affen auf der Straße Back in the Karoo / Zurück in der Karoo Today I publish only some small sized pictures because I am still on the road and as you may guess: TheContinue reading “Day 28: From Franschhoek to the Karoo National Park – on the road”
Day 13: Graaff-Reinet part two – from above and below
Driving up towards the Valley of Desolation a view point opens up towards a fantastic panorama over Graaff-Reinet. And that gives the impression the town is somewhat of a 18th and 19th century city planner’s dream. From above it can be seen how well-planned the city actually is. On one side the river flows alongContinue reading “Day 13: Graaff-Reinet part two – from above and below”
Day 12: Graaff-Reinet part one
Even before arriving at Graaff-Reinet I wonder how anyone could ever have had the idea to settle there and to farm in the area surrounding the town none the less. From Port Elizabeth at the Eastern Cape it takes a three hours drive through the Karoo to reach Graaff-Reinet. A dry and waste land. EvenContinue reading “Day 12: Graaff-Reinet part one”