St James’ Anglican Church, Graaff Reinet

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St James Anglican Church is tucked away in Graaff Reinet and the only church which was open, so in we went! St James the Great dates to 1850 and is the oldest church still in use in Graaff Reinet. The Church … Continued

Museums in Graaff Reinet

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The museums in Graaff Reinet are in significant Cape Dutch buildings and so I urge you to spend time exploring them and understanding the town’s history. There are several museums: Reinet House, Urquhart House (including the Military Museum), the Old … Continued

Houses in Graaff Reinet

Last year I wandered the streets of Graaff Reinet picturing the houses – do visit the site, but here is a small reminder because this year I did exactly the same. I just walked and photographed, enjoying the quiet and … Continued

Jean Lurcat Exhibition in Graaff Reinet

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A Jean Lurçat exhibition in Graaff Reinet? Jean Lurçat (1892-1966) was a French artist almost solely responsible for the revival of tapestry weaving. I first came across his work when I attended an evening class in tapestry making in London … Continued

Walking in the Camdebo National Park

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I had serious lower back problems as a result of long days in the car and hours on bumpy dirt roads. A wonderfully skilled physiotherapist in Graaff Reinet helped me, but walking was essential in addition to the exercices. Going for … Continued

Graaff Reinet flowers

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We had stayed in Graaff Reinet the previous year when I posted on some of the historic houses so this time we visited family, walked in the Camdebo National Park, visited an art exhibition (!), and found the most extraordinary cactus … Continued

Driving from Beaufort West to Graaff Reinet

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We left, sadly, the Karoo National Park and set off on what became an interesting drive to Graaff Reinet on the N1 and R63, 256 kms. But before leaving I watched the zebra party, first seen the previous evening, make its way … Continued

The Rest Camp Trail in the Karoo National Park

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The Rest Camp Trail is another short stroll inside the Rest Camp of the Karoo National Park, and can easily be combined with the Fossil Trail and the Bossie Trail. We also visited the Interpretive Centre but I don’t have any … Continued

The Bossie Trail in the Karoo National Park

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The Bossie Trail is a short trail up the hillside in the Rest Camp of the Karoo National Park. The Trail gives good views over the valley in which the Rest Camp is situated and links to a longer, guided … Continued

The Fossil Trail in the Karoo National Park

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The Fossil Trail is a short 400m trail just beyond the chalets in the Rest Camp of the Karoo National Park. The aim of the Trail is to illustrate the geology of the Karoo, which is a very complicated subject, … Continued

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