Times Explorer visiting the Cape Whale Coast

Sunday Times Explorer's quartet will be visiting the Cape Whale Coast this weekend, so look out for their cheerful looking bus and give them a Whale of a Welcome!

They will be staying in Kleinmond on Friday night and in Hermanus on Saturday and Sunday, and will be discovering the amazing treasures in the Cape Whale Coast and sharing this information with their followers and readers.

Follow their progress at http://explorer.timeslive.co.za/tag/times-explorer/ and read more about their visit in the Sunday Times soon.

We would like to wish the Times Explorer quartet a fantastic visit in our beautiful area!

Cape Epic commissions CWC artist Niël Jonker

The Absa Cape Epic commissioned artist Niël Jonker to create a bronze trophy for the race winners, which was unveiled at the V&A Waterfront on 20th March 2010.

The artist Niël Jonker is surrounded in his everyday life by the abundant light and creativity of the rural landscape. The small hamlet of Baardskeerdersbos where he lives, lies in the Cape Whale Coast, Overberg area of the Western Cape, South Africa. It lies amongst rolling hills and mountains which stretch beneath open skies to the coast-line of Walker Bay. There is a whole lot in the air which smacks of the creative marriage of nature and human endeavour as can be experienced in Provence or Tuscany - from the extraordinary natural light playing across the landscape, to the celebration of country values in the communal life of a rural village.

Gorgeous Day in the Cape Whale Coast

Another gorgeous day in the Cape Whale Coast - "champagne air", clear blue skies, soft sea breeze ... "Gosh, it's good to be alive!"

We took a leisurely drive to Stoney Point, Betty's Bay, to see the penguins. It was truly a "hive of activity" and they were so keen to welcome each and every visitor.

A must "do" is a drive down Harbour Road, Kleinmond, where you can find some amazing hand made pottery, jewellery, artifacts and of course, gifts. And while you are there pop in at the Kleinmond Tourism Office to get more information on the treasures that can be found in the area.

More to follow soon ...