Trinitonian July Online Issue

TRAVEL
Paternoster is a laidback fishing village which is well-known for its
crayfish. Find accommodation in one of the numerous guesthouses
or set up your tent at a camping site – there are a few in the area,
some offering prime beach-side accommodation. Crayfish can be
purchased directly from the fishermen on the beach and you can
honour the Paternoster life by crayfish braai.
The next morning, start bright and early to witness the sun coming
up over the West Coast as you walk along the beach to your
next overnight stop in Trekoskraal. Along the way you’ll pass
the Cape Columbine Nature Reserve in Tietiesbaai, which is a
kaleidoscope of colourful wildflowers from August to October.
The rock pools there offer idyllic swimming. You’ll reach
Trekoskraal ready for a decent meal and a comfortable bed!
The last day of trekking will take you to Jacobsbaai. This will most
likely be the most impressive beach walk along the West Coast
Walk as you follow paths over dunes. Use the tops of these sandy
mounds as lookouts to spot seals, dolphins and whales. Most
sightings occur towards the end of the year but some even as early
as July. While in Jacobsbaai, pop into the quaint little shop, Wille
Magrietjie at 1 Beach Road and you won’t be able to resist buying
a souvenir or two with the beautiful mosaics, pottery, jewellery,
cutlery, hand-made decor accessories and clothing on sale.
While the Westcoast walk may prove quite tough to people who
aren’t used to hiking, this part of the South African coastline is
quite remarkable and worth every aching muscle and blister. In
fact, holidaymakers have been known to say it was their most
memorable trip. While hiking the Cederberg trails you get to stay
in a choice of comfy guesthouses, cottages and community-run
homestays situated in the scenic Moravian mission villages. In
fact, the Cederberg Heritage Route is all about developing its
communities by involving the community members in various ways.
Some offer accommodation while others act as guides on the
hiking routes. They will even transport your overnight luggage in
donkey carts from one village.
As always, before heading out
it’s advisable to thoroughly
research walking distances and
accommodation options. For more
on self-guided and guided walks
visit www.walkingholidays.co.za.
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