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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Geminid meteor shower - Cederberg 2018

Arriving when the famed Geminid meteor shower will be waning, the Cederberg will still proved to be a great observation spot.

The 2018 Shower is being heavily punted by the media, especially Google which has honoured the vent with a special Avatar to mark the occasion.



Although the shower will have peaked by the 15th December, and will be more dominant in the Northern Hemisphere,  there should still be some residual activity when I plan to do my grand Cederberg stayover, 2018.

See Geminid meteor shower 
Ref: Earth Sky by Bruce McClure https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-geminid-meteor-shower