We bought a house!
Our new house is a dream come true for me … Ever since I can remember I’ve planned my home, envisioned it, worked towards it and prayed for it. I could see a home filled [...]
The First Koffie Met Katryn
For years I’ve been told to do motivational speaking, but this just didn't seem like me. However, for months I’ve had this idea … Instead of speaking to a big group of people, why not [...]
hello and happy 2019!
Dear readers. I’ve been too quiet on here and my only defence (or excuse, if I’m being honest) is that annoying overused saying: life happens. Let me get you up to speed with what’s been [...]
Marriage: Making long-distance work
“Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labour: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one [...]
Camping and the African wilderness: Our holiday in the Kgalagadi
About a year ago, Cilliers’ parents invited us on a two-week camping trip to and from the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. This park is so popular that you need to book it a full year in [...]
Cape Town Treasures Part 2: The Adderley Street flower market
As far as Cape Town treasures go, the Adderley Street flower market is at the very top of the list. This century-old market is as synonymous with the Mother City as Table Mountain and Cape [...]