Bad Weather at Muizenberg Beach

Date: 4 August 2012

Location: Muizenberg

Walkers: Helen

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I had a little time to kill in the Muizenberg area so I headed down to the beach for a bit of a leg-stretch.



It was a cool, cloudy day and there weren't many people around at all. Except the intrepid surfers!



I hadn't walked far when the rain arrived. I hurried back as fast as I could, sought shelter in a restaurant and order a pot of hot cup.


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Summery June on Muizenberg Beach

Date: 3 June 2012

Location: Muizenberg

Walkers: Michele & Helen

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Between the cold fronts Cape Town typically has wonderful weather in June: still, crisp and clear, and surprisingly warm in the sunshine. Today was one of those days. Michele and I walked while some friends surfed.



A little plane buzzed past.



The fisherman were out trying their luck.



Snail trails on the sand...



... shells...



... even a paper nautilus (sadly not a whole one).



Even the water was warmish. We paddled!



I'd borrowed Dorothy's new toy: a Fitbug pedometer. I want one!


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Quick Walk on Muizenberg Beach

Date: 30 July 2011

Location: Muizenberg

Walkers: Dorothy & Helen

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It was a gorgeous day, and Dorothy and I met up for an amble along the beach. Saturday morning is surf-school at Muizenberg which means many learner-surfers in the waves. It looked like they were having lots of fun.



I spotted a few interesting sea-weeds on the sand.



Further along we came across some fishermen hauling nets out the sea. It was quite a catch... several bakkie-loads of fish!





The sea-gulls were certainly enjoying it!


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Muizenberg in the Mist

Date: 10 June 2011

Location: Muizenberg

Walkers: Brenda, Dorothy, Michele & Helen

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We wrapped up warmly for a late-afternoon stroll along the beachfront at Surfer's Corner in Muizenberg. Despite the wintery weather the surfers were out. Instead of heading onto the sand we took the Catwalk, the paved path heading in the direction of St James.



The path is just below the railway line and every so often a trained rattled passed with much noisy clatter.




We hadn't been walking long when a mist rolled in. Brr!




As the mist came in the temperature dropped and it felt too cold and unpleasant to be out, so we headed back. The beachfront was looking rather bleak in the grey weather.



We left the beachfront and headed to the cosy market for a bite to eat.


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Boyes Drive above Muizenberg

Date: 27 March 2011

Location: Muizenberg

Walkers: Michele & Helen

*** Route plotted here ***

Michele and I went for a walk along Boyes Drive, the scenic road that links Lakeside and Kalk Bay.



We started above Muizenberg, close to the intersection between Boyes and Old Boyes, and set off direction Kalk Bay, walking along the pavement, and with the mountain on our right.



From here we had a delightful view down to Zandvlei, Muiz and False Bay.



The road began to descend, dipping down through the section with houses on both sides of the drive. There are some lovely homes here.




There's even a small vineyard on the slopes just below the road.



As the road began to climb again we passed the start of the steps up Farmer Peck's Valley. It's been far too long since we walked up there.



On our left we could see down to Muizenberg beach front. Busy!



We followed the road as it curved around towards St James. The views were the best part of this walk. The road was very busy and noisy with traffic. I really enjoyed the brief interludes when there were no cars, but unfortunately they were few and far between.



Looking down from the corner we couldn't see the road or any houses below us, just the curved stone wall half-way down the slope, marking the site of mining magnate Abe Bailey's grave.




We continued along the twisty road. Easy walking. Once we got further along we could see down to Kalk Bay Harbour.




Berries! Autumn's here at last.



We didn't make it all the way to Kalk Bay but instead turned around and retraced our steps. We walked briskly, pausing only to look down to Muizenberg beachfront again. Some friends were surfing there and we hurried down to meet them and grab a late breakfast at Empire Cafe.


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