Keeping Fit and Healthy!
Intro – The Bedfordview Kensington Heritage Walk – 2023 Sept 24 Happy Heritage Day! It was a glorious day in Johannesburg. Cape Town and surrounds are experiencing devastating floods and in Joburg we could do with a bit of rain. But even without rain, pretty flowers are blooming everywhere displaying a rainbow of beautiful colours. …
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Intro – Caminito del Rey 8 Km Walk Malaga El Caminito del Rey (The King’s Little Path) is a walkway pinned along the steep walls of a narrow gorge in El Chorro, in the province of Málaga, Spain 100 meters high above the river. The walkway was constructed in the early 20th century. Caminito del …
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Intro Carrying a weighted pack transforms your walking into cardio as well as strength exercise. Practically every muscle from your shoulders to your feet gets involved. Men and women benefit from rucking. What Is Rucking? Rucking is simply walking or hiking while carrying a weighted rucksack or backpack. You can also wear a weighted vest and wristed …
Day 10-152 Km The day started with a 13 mile climb in the chill morning air. Once over the top and down through the Italian border we descended into the famous Italian apple Groves which stretch for possibly 25 to 30 miles as we wound our way through the cycle parts continuing to head south. …
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Intro Absolutely amazing weather. Spring Day, celebrated in South Africa on the 1st September, marks the beginning of this delightful season, where nature awakens from its slumber, and the air is filled with a sense of joy and rejuvenation. Spring in the Southern Hemisphere starts on 22nd/ 23rd of the month but in South Africa, warmer …
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Thank you to all who contributed to this Survey. There were a total of 103 responses from readers in different countries around the world. This is a beautiful world and many people are fortunate enough being able to start a walk or a hike just outside where they live or nearby. Popular areas for respondents …
Intro – The Bedfordview Kensington Heritage Walk – 2023 Aug 27 Brrr… it was cold in the early morning (3C – 37F) but towards the end of the walk it was a sunny and very pleasant day (20C – 68F). We had a large group. Thanks to all who participated. Sadly Julie felt unwell but …
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Intro – The Bedfordview Kensington Heritage Walk – 2023 July 30 Brrr… one of the coldest days in Johannesburg so far this winter -2 to 12C (28 to 54F). A number of courageous people braved the grey, windy day. Thank you Thanks to all who joined us and thank you to Sylvia for co-hosting. We …
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Intro – Winter Flowers in Johannesburg This past Sunday I went to the gym and afterwards I went for a walk. It is always cold at night (some nights dipping below freezing) but most winter days are sunny with the most amazing blue skies. It never ceases to amaze me seeing flowers in bloom in …
