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The Magical History & Geography of Knysna
This is the view of the East Head of Knysna, as shot from the West Head, over the watery passage between the estuary and the sea. A reminder of magic history and ever present, wondrous geography. Far below the photographer is a cave where Stone Age people lived 120,000 years ago, occupied by San people 3000 years ago. Beneath the water, lies the 1904 wreck of a German ship called the Paquita. But don’t try swim to it from this side cause when the tide changes, 19-million cubic metres of … Read the full article…
The Cave at Coney Glen, Knysna
The pathway to the cave up the cliff at Coney Glen in Knysna is mostly washed away – no handholds so have to keep body low and dig hands into sand whilst the cliff drops sharply away from you. Because of that danger, i cannot recommend that any casual tourist or local climb up there but i can at least share a photo of the view. As i’m scared of heights, being up there made the reward greater. Would love to have stayed overnight but without a blanket and a … Read the full article…