Archive for August, 2007

Milestones

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

Spent two incredible days in Johannesburg. As much as the glitz and glamour, the fast paced life and visible wealth of Joburg’s opportunities were appealing, the traffic and harsh feel of a proper city was equally repulsive. But its the financial hub of Southern Africa, and world far removed from my own. Two days, two contracts, [...]

Breede 07

Monday, August 27th, 2007

Spent time this weekend at the Breede River Canoe Marathon supporting Ruth’s two brothers, Doug and Steve, as well as some other mates racing. Enjoyed the small thrills of racing from vantage point to point following the action, but would far rather have been on the water myself.

(Start of Day1, just outside Robertson)

A winters day on the farm

Friday, August 24th, 2007

Steve Bird captured a setting sun after a rainy day out on the farm. This is home to me. I’m the 6th generation of Hugo’s here, and hope to keep the lineage.

(Frontal view of our home, in Old Georgian Style)

Puma Favourites

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007

Featuring two of my favourite Puma gems at present.  

(Mongolian Barbecue Shoes designed by Ruth)

Five Flies

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Five Flies - Restaurant & Bars:
“It’s classic in a contemporary way.
Its’s a restaurant but it’s also bars.
It’s got a lot of heritage but its very now.
And it’s well worth a visit.”
 
(Ruth and her uncle, debating the Syrah Grenache blend)