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THE STORY WEAVERPrince Albert Walks and Stories
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WALKS & STORIES Historical Walk
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Gordon's Ramble For the more energetic: this walk along Robert Gordon's koppie, the hill behind the village, takes at least one and a half hours. There is a well-defined path, which is steep at times. Walkers should wear sturdy shoes or boots, sunblock and a hat and carry water or a cool drink. The stories paint a picture of Prince Albert from its founding. Fossils and vygies, artists and Anglo-Boer War soldiers, Outa Lappies and our first farmers, all feature in this trip through time, which offers spectacular views of the Karoo plains, the koppies, mountains and the village of Prince Albert. The koppie reveals tiny treasures of its own. The miriad stones and pebbles have their own beauty and amidst them you will come across tenacious plants. There is always something flowering on the koppie - in July the Bijlia cana (mesembyanthremums), unique to the Prince Albert district, are spectacular. The crystal clear air, sparkling views, colourful cameo's and stories of our past make Gordon's Ramble a unique experience.This walk is avaiable during school holidays. Contact Ailsa at 023 5411 211 e-mail: story@storyweaver.co.za
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Outa Lappies - the man who makes something out of nothing Photo:
Gudrun Toelstede
Bijlia cana, the vygie named after Dorothy van der Bijl |
