The cat, the monkey and the hippopotamus
I am a dog and not a cat person. We weren’t allowed cats growing up because my brother was allergic and as an animal lover, I had tried to over enthusiastically pet a feral cat once, and was bitten. But I have recently interacted with some of my friends’ cats who are...
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Kogelberg Nature Reserve – Heaven on Earth
Cresting over the neck out of the Oudebosch gorge with the wind whipping around me, I looked all the way down into the green valley of the Kogelberg Nature Reserve on the one side and on the other side a view the sea peeking out between the mountains. I had just...
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Weekend Away at De Mond Nature Reserve
The De Mond Nature Reserve is a hidden gem on the Western Cape coastal region between Arniston (Waenhuiskrans) and Struisbaai. Its’ 954 hectares of reserve boasts the Heuningnes River and an undisturbed coastline all teeming with bird life. There is only one...
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Going to The Chapel
I have been obsessed with the Bosjes Chapel since it began popping up in Instagram pictures earlier this year. A beautiful white structure with moulded curves and swept-up edges looking a like the two wings of a bird in flight. The Chapel is surrounded by mountains...
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Star crazy in Sutherland
Sutherland in the Northern Cape of South Africa (about 400km from Cape Town) is known for two things (1) being the coldest place in South Africa and (2) the field site of the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO). It was chosen because of its’ high altitude,...
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Aloe Durban
It’s winter in Cape Town and it’s cold, wet (thank goodness for the rain though) and a bit miserable. Durban is a great, affordable destination in South Africa in winter because it’s so warm. Think about wearing shorts and t-shirts people. I was lucky to stay in...
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Hola Hermanus
Hermanus (or Hermies as it is more affectionately known by us locals) is like a second-home to me. I visited it again this past long weekend and was inspired to compile my top 10 favourite things to do in Hermies. What would be on your list? 1. Whale watching Hermanus...
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Being a tourist in Jozi
Maropeng I started off my Jozi sight-seeing by going with some friends to Maropeng (which means "returning to the place of origin" in Setswana and is the main indigenous language of the area) and the Sterkfontein caves which are both about an hour's drive from...
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Kerry Kopke
Mermaid at heart
Hi, I am Kerry. Welcome to my website and blog. I am a Cape Town based entrepreneur, life and business coach and writer who loves travel and outdoor adventure. I’m still working on becoming a full-time mermaid but I must almost be one because I spend so much time swimming in the sea. Through story-telling on my blog I hope to inspire everyday adventures and connect with those who would like to work with me.