Hannes' Photo Blog

Another productive visit to Pakistan has come to an end. I am packed and ready to take the long trip back home. I am always inspired by the...

This weekend was official braai weekend. (I tend to remember that it started off as a braai-day). We had meat and then more meat. On Saturda...

What a cycle we had with the bike club today! The route took us from Waterstone Village through Paarl and all the way to the top of the Du...

I cycled all the way up Franschhoek pass today. It was a stiff climb, but the feeling of accomplishment when one stands on the summit is wo...

My only brother, Ado, attended a conference at Stellenbosch this week. Because we live so close to the venue, he elected to stay with us. I...

Annelie brought Arden to my office today to see where I work and to meet my colleagues . It was great to share my grandson with the people ...

Something is just amazing about this year's spring. It is as if mother earth is just bursting with exuberance. One can see the joy every...

The Double Century (DC) is a tough race (200km)... well at least for old people like us. Our team of twelve are planning to participate and ...

What beautiful days we have in the Cape at the moment. Wonderfully clear days with no wind! Yet, no pollution! It is as if all the forces i...

Today was just one of those perfect days. I left work a bit earlier to take out some time to go for a walk on the beach with my lovely wife,...

It was early on Sunday morning. The morning was still cold in the valley and only the birds were celebrating the break of dawn. I got out of...

It is quite amazing :- nature. A few days ago, the vines were just dry twigs, looking like something without any life in it. Today it was fu...

We walked to find a cache on Keurboom's beach today and found this rock formation. It is only possible to get to this place at low tide...

I cycled the red route through the forest today and what a special experience! Sure, the route was just above my skill levels and I fell off...

We visited the Robberg Reserve today and explored this beautiful place. The views and sites just confirmed again how spectacular our country...

On our way to Plettenbergbay, we stopped over at one of Annelie's cousins: Maggie. She is married to Kallie and live in a stunning house...

Ah, the memories. I spoke at an innovation conference at Sanlam today. It has been more than ten years since I left Sanlam . So it was with...

Me and Annelie had the most fantastic dinner with Bryan and Zi at Deli Delish in Houtbay . The dinner was a cook-out competition between...

I was at the church early this morning (as usual on a Tuesday). As I entered the office, I saw these beautiful flowers. (Maybe a bouquet tha...

I placed my 6th geocache in this beautiful setting just off Badel Powell drive. I enjoy finding places like this within easy driving distanc...