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george@streeteyesorg.com LOUVAIN: PARADISE OF PASSES
We met Michael at reception. He accompanied us to our luxurious resting place for the night. Louvain is the absolute perfect destination for the adventurer, the historian and the romantic. They can cater your ideal overnight stay before your exciting day of taking on the passes. If you want to stay longer in this relaxed country style atmosphere with nature on your doorstep – the accommodation is just super. It varies from “Stables” (sleeps 3×7) “Fiela se Huis” (sleeps 8), “The Dairy” (sleeps 10), “The Homestead” (sleeps 20). All styled luxuriously with en suite rooms and beautiful clean bathrooms. They cater for everyone’s needs with fully equipped kitchens and indoor/outdoor braais and a big swimming pool for those lazy hot days.
Woke up at sunrise and went for a walk. This magnificent farm is an historic gem that marks the beginning of the Seven Passes and beholds the most significant views and beautiful fynbos along the old Ox Wagon 4×4 route. This scenic route is not just for the 4×4 enthusiast but also for the young of heart that likes hiking or cycling. Louvain is also the perfect venue to say your I do’s. They have the most perfect, absolutely dazzling wedding venue in the forest under the alluring Ox Wagon Trail. The new venue is big enough to accommodate 400 guests and all your dreams. There’s also a church that was built in 1852. In 1855 it was consecrated as St John the Baptist in the Wilderness.
I was curious and fascinated about the famous Ox Wagon Trail that originated in 1776. Colonists used it as a trade route between the coast and the Langkloof valley. Schoonberg is positioned at the foot of a mountain overpassing the Outeniqua Mountains. It was used by the San and Khoi Khoi for many years and they called it “Nannidow” – defined as “finger-path” – since it was such a narrow and dangerous route. It was later upgraded by the early pioneers and renamed Duiwelskop (Devil’s Head). The pathway was incredibly precipitous and rocky, similar to a very steep and uneven flight of stairs. Wagons had to be lifted with excessive force.
The pass was upgraded by Thomas Bain in 1864 to what is currently the narrow and quite technical 30km 4×4 route. The trail was still regularly used by many until the Montagu Pass opened in 1847. For many years after that the pass was barely used due to its unreliable nature. A few years ago the farmer of Louvain converted the tricky “Ox Wagon Trail” into a 4×4 route – for vehicles with low range and good ground clearance.Get your permit for the route at Louvain Guest Farm for your Ultimate Epic 4×4 Adventure!!!Original article was in Ultimate Lifestyle ED.10 
AANVULLINGS OM HIERDIE SOMER GESOND TE BLY
PROBIOTIKA: Probiotika is die goeie bakterieë wat in die dermkanaal voorkom en vertering, immuunfunksie en ‘n paar ander funksies onder beheer te hou. Hulle hou ook wag teen enige ander slegte bakterieë wat die liggaam kan binnekom, insluitende bakterieë uit voedselbronne. Probiotika kan help met vertering en opgeblasenheid en terselfdertyd ekstra beskerming teen moontlike voedselvergiftiging verskaf. Probiotika kan ook help om jou vel se gesondheid te verbeter. Dit kan dus aknee en ander inflammatoriese veltoestande verminder.
MAGNESIUM: Magnesium is gedeeltelik verantwoordelik vir meer as 300 biochemiese funksies in die liggaam, insluitende proteïensintese en beheer van bloedglukose. Dit help om die spiere in jou spysverteringskanaal te laat ontspan, maagsuur te neutraliseer, pynverminderende hormone vry te stel en bloedsirkulasie te verbeter. As gevolg van hierdie voordele, help die inname van magnesiumaanvullings om algemene gesondheidskwale soos hoofpyn, verteringsprobleme en slaapprobleme te beveg. Benewens magnesiumaanvullings, probeer om magnesiumryke voedsel by jou dieët te voeg, soos gekookte spinasie, amandels, kasjoeneute, avocado en broccoli.
CURE FOR CHAPPED LIPSAre chapped lips just a sign of dehydration? What else could be the cause?Lips are more susceptible to drying out than other body surfaces, because they don’t contain oil glands or the protection of a tough outer layer. Chapped lips can be caused by dehydration, cold weather and wind, low humidity, dry air and sun exposure, particularly as you get older. If you lick your lips a lot, you could be causing or worsening the problem, since saliva contains enzymes that can weaken the tissue. (Don’t lick your lips before applying lip balm, which will seal in those enzymes.) Taking certain medications can also lead to chapped lips.
You can become dehydrated simply because you don’t drink enough fluids, as a result of sweating a lot during exercise or because of hot and humid weather. Increased urination, which is a side effect of some medications and possibly a sign of undiagnosed or uncontrolled diabetes, can also lead to dehydration.Our pharmacist suggests the following strategy for dealing with chapped lips:- If your lips are more chapped in the morning upon awakening, it may because you are breathing through your mouth. If so, try putting a protective barrier of lip balm on before bed.
- If you have cracking at the angles of your mouth, take a multivitamin that provides at least 100 percent of the recommended daily intake of B vitamins.
- As a last resort you might consider applying an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream three times per day for up to one week and then apply a lip balm.
- The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using a humidifier at home to keep the air moist and covering you mouth with a scarf in cold, windy weather.


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LOCATION:VILLA MAHABA is situated at the top of Victoria Bay heights along the beautiful Garden Route of South Africa. Victoria Bay is part of George, the 6th oldest town in South Africa. Although nestled in a coastal protected and quiete area, the Garden Route Mall is only 5 minutes drive from the house.VIEW PROPERTY…
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Volkspod – Dit lyk soos ‘n Kewer-larwe!
Die geliefde Volkswagen Kewer met sy unieke bakvorm is onlosmaaklik deel van die motorwêreld. Aangewys as Motor van die Eeu is daar meer as 21 miljoen vervaardig tussen 1938 en 2003. Daar is dus nie ‘n tekort aan Kewers op ons paaie nie, ook nie juis ‘n tekort aan parte nie. Om Kewer parte op te sny en vir iets anders te gebruik is seker iets wat Kewer-liefhebbers en puriste met afgryse sal vervul, tog bring hierdie klein motorfietsie ooglopend hulde aan sy oorspronklike herkoms!

Die ontwerper is Brent Walter van Indiana in die VSA, wat self ‘n liefde vir die ou Kewers het. Tydens die restourasie van een van sy Kewers was ‘n paar modderskerms oor. Dié het hy gebruik om sy sweiswerk op die dun metaal te oefen. Die modderskerms kom mooi bymekaar, kompleet met plek vir die Kewer voor- en agterlig. Net daar is die idee gebore om ‘n klein motorfietsie te bou wat hy kon saamneem na die klassieke Volkswagen Motorskoue.
Die naam van die fietsie is die Volkspod, afgelei van sy vorm. Die stillering is eenvoudig gehou, rond, met ‘n Schwinn sitplek en wye handvatsels wat herhinder aan die fietse van die sestigs. Selfs die VW kenteken het behoue gebly. Onder die bakwerk is ‘n klein selfgeboude motorfietsie, basies ‘n raam, twee wiele en ‘n 79cc enjin wat jy algemeen in tuin implemente kry. Ook die verf is oorspronklik gehou, Berk Groen. Die gewildheid van die gedoente het Brent Walter heel onkant gevang. Gou is hy gevra om ‘n tweede model te bou. Dié motorfiets, in Pastel Blou, was toegerus met ‘n 212cc enjin en groter wiele wat die ryery op gras by motorskoue baie vergemaklik het.
Brent se Instagram wys hoe hy die fietsie gebou het. Sedertdien het verskeie weergawes al op die internet verskyn, insluitend Minion en Herbie weergawes. Ek is seker dat hierdie ontwerp selfs die kewer se ontwerper, Ferdinand Porsche, se goedkeuring sou wegdra. Lank lewe die Kewer en die nuwe Volkspod larwes!

Artikel: Johann van Tonder / Fotos: www.beautifullife.info

Specialised jetski will get to drowning people quicker
George Fire and Rescue has recently added a specially modified rescue jetski to its fleet to complement its water rescue capabilities.
George Fire Chief Neels Barnard said the watercraft had been modified to withstand breaking wave conditions and was fitted with a rescue sled. “The 1800cc two-man jetski can get to a drowning person much quicker than rubber dinghies or boats that must be launched, and can manoeuvre around rocky areas where swimming rescuers may not be able to access without endangering themselves.”

The craft is designed to hold two rescuers: one to operate the jetski and support the rescue from the craft while the other jumps into the water and transfer the drowning person onto the sled. The rescue sled can be strapped to the jetski and the rescuer can continue to help the patient from the back of the craft.
The jetski will be stationed at the busiest beaches this holiday season and will service all six of the municipalities’ beaches and lagoons as is necessary.
Rescue personnel have been specially trained to manoeuvre and use the powerful machine.























