Constantia Bulletin reports on Smitswinkel Bay hike

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Karen Watkins, an experienced hiker and reporter wrote this great article for the Constantia Bulletin. Last year Karen joined us on the Vlakkenberg section of our hike over the Cape Peninsula mountains. I hope we will see Karen and everyone whojoined us on this walk on our ascent of Lion's Head.

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