I've been a visitor to the Cederberg since 1982. I'm passionate about this area and its people, who live a fascinating lifestyle, many off the grid. I'm privileged to be called a friend, a virtual 'member of the family' by some of the people. This blog is my personal record of more than 35 years visiting this fantastic, rugged and mountainous region of the Western Cape, South Africa. The photo above shows the house that C Louis Leipoldt's family occupied. Now used as guest accommodation.

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The Fire Rages On

Much of the defensive action against the fire took place around the Planets cottages.

David Nieuwoudt runs towards Mars to assist the workers fighting the fire.



 Out of control above the river, the fire rages towards Lapa.

A narrow miss for Mars.
 The cavalry (Working on Fire) arrives to waterbomb Venus and Mars.

Waterbombing has its effect - clouds of smoke and steam.



Seen from the top road, Sanddrif smoulders under the onslaught.