Home Mountain
The Zwartkops Mountain has served as the scenic backdrop for most of my life. It’s been like having a favorite oil painting hanging on the entrance hall wall. And the one icon I could always…
A river actually does run through it….
A mere 20 minute drive out of the hustle and bustle of ever-busy Fourways traffic, brings you to another world. As you step out of the car into the cold morning air, the unmistakable smell…
Magnificent Mountain Sanctuary
Some folk are sea people, their perfect holiday is spent on the beach, swimming, watching the waves, sand between their toes, eating ice cream and soaking up the sun. Other folk are bush people; they…
Where to buy camping essentials
(Where to get the best priced camping, hiking and outdoors equipment in the West Rand) Hands up! Who wants a 4×4 with a roof top tent? Me! Me! (Okay you can all put your hands…
The cool tranquillity of Weltevreden Farm
It’s amazing how you can live in an area for a long time, yet completely miss out on its hidden gems. Thanks to a Facebook page, I recently came across a place called Weltevreden Farm….
The Lipizzaners of Kyalami
A couple of things really hit home in the last half of this year. One. Time is not really important. It’s what you do with your time that is important. Two. Material things can be…
ClustrMaps and imaginings
I had been intrigued by the idea of blogging way before I started LittleAshCloud, but had never had the perseverance to follow through with anything more than an intrigue for the idea. And now, a…
Taking time to smell the roses.
A few years ago, I did myself a seriously good deed – one that fed the soul. I stopped to smell the roses. Growing up, I was one of those kids whose bedroom walls were…
The Butterflies of Beyers Naude Drive.
Recently a Facebook friend posted a lovely pic of a butterfly, on which I commented with its name. My friend replied saying he didn’t know the names of the butterflies he saw on his trail…
Lake Heritage – What lies beneath?
Lake Heritage – what lies beneath? For some it’s just a big lake, I guess what lies beneath depends on your point of view. For me, the memories, dreams and imaginings of a six year…
A blast from the past
Once a year, The Cradle of Humankind is inundated with a bunch of genuine biking enthusiasts. No, no, I don’t mean road cyclists (I have very little time for them) I mean real bikers. The…
Built when cars were made to last.
On the 3rd Sunday of every month, The Piston Ring club of South Africa has its monthly meet at their Modderfontein grounds. Dotted around under the tall fresh smelling Eucalyptus trees, are hundreds of classic…
Red Rocket
I have recently come to the conclusion that I don’t fit in with the majority of Joburg people, whose lives are dictated by the fact that they need to spend huge amounts of money in…
Drifting – in Black and White
5 am is an early start. It’s dark, quiet and there is a distinct nip in the air. I help myself to coffee (a great distraction when one is nervous) The mug nestled in my…
Its a dogs life….
The car park is a buzz of activity, with car doors opening and closing and the occupants jumping out in an extravagant and frenzied hurry. Anticipation hangs heavy in the air. Commands of; “stop!” “stay!”…
The hippest pants in Jozi.
Fashion and I, we’ve never really been close friends. I usually just dress for comfort, jeans and a tee shirt kinda thing. The hippie-down-to-earth side of me likes natural fabrics, the cottons, linens and especially…