After seeing a Facebook post from my friend, Selwyn Lloyd, showing Theewaterskloof virtually overflowing, Jacqui and I decided to take a trip to the dam to see for ourselves.
It was quite a cloudy morning, with intermittent rain, and when we left Somerset West the temperature was around 12° C. Once we had passed the top of Sir Lowry's pass it dropped to 11°, and then to 10°, then to 9°, and finally to 8°. With the wind blowing gently at the dam, it felt like much less!
When we reached the bridge crossing the dam, I took two shots, the first looking north, the second looking south. It had just started to rain again, but I was inside the car before it got too heavy.
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| Looking South From there we took a short drive along the road turning off to Franschhoek, and I took some more photos. I am including some shots taken in previous years just for comparison purposes to show just how times have changed. The photos aren't exactly comparable, but they aren't too far off. |
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November 2017
Then turning back and looking towards the bridge, here are two more comparative shots.
 Finally, a quick head back home. But of course we just had to stop off at the Elgin Railway Market for a cappuccino - one of the best you will find in the Western Cape. The market was humming, in spite of the bad weather - really great to see. And I saw one of my favourite signs again, and this time decided to take a shot and share it with everyone!  Till next time, take care! And remember to dress smartly at all times - one never knows where these cameras are hidden! |
Awesome pics Arnie, pity you couldn't get to the other side of the dam where it is overflowing. Recently learnt that the road has been repaired and reopened.
ReplyDeleteAwesome pics Arnie, pity you couldn't get to the other side of the dam where it is overflowing. Recently learnt that the road has been repaired and reopened.
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