Rachel Colenso

Wow! What a crowd! Met up with Gerry Rantseli and introduced her to Rosemary, Jasmine and my Mum just before she cut the ribbon for the 10km start of the event. Mum was rather fascinated by it all as her walks are always up mountains. We were joined by her 81 year old hiking friend Inez. Then the heavens opened and some ran for cover or home. What tough ladies. Mum, Inez and little Rosemary plodded on ... and on... through the downpour. Revived by coca-cola with hands held and jogged to the finish line. Rosemary had hoped the grand finale would be grander or longer, so we had to run across the line again. Invited Mum and Inez into the VIP Tent with me and the girls, which they thoroughly enjoyed. All warmed up with tea and delicious eats, also introduced Mum, to Margaret Hewson, director of the Look Good Feel Better campaign. What an awesome campaign www.lgfb.co.za and what a memorable event!

Met with good friend Cherice today for a walk up one of our local mountain peaks, Swartberg, situated near Simons Town. It is a super walk with astounding views, magnificent flora and easy options to be lengthened by adding in additional peaks of Simonsberg and North Peak. These mountains rise steeply for over 600m straight out of the sea, and are a daunting prospect for most hikers on a hot day. Less known is the ascent options from the opposite West flank of Klawer Valley. This area is mostly a dedicated Naval base with live firing ranges which possibly put some people off. The entry is past large signs reading "Enter at your Peril," somewhat reminiscent of a pirate story, but foreboding nevertheless. So for those who are brave or foolish enough to continue down the deeply eroded and steeply inclined dirt track, (just about manageable in an ordinary Golf in first gear,) a pleasant surprise awaits. The path leads up via the old military blockhouse, and gives stunning views o

JOIN THE CRUSADE AGAINST BREAST CANCER AT THE 2011 AVON JUSTINE ITHEMBA WALKATHON IN CAPE TOWN, GREEN POINT PARK SUNDAY 31 OCTOBER 2011 This inspiring annual event draws thousands from across South Africa in an action packed and fun filled, family day to raise funds and awareness of breast cancer. My daughters and I were invited as celebrity VIP guests and we look forward to meeting many of those who are joining the walk against breast cancer.