I recently discovered a delightful coloring book about the African penguins of Stony Point, called The Colours of an African Penguin. It was created by a local artist in Betty’s Bay, Xena Gericke. She explained that her goal was to help more children understand and...
Recently, I was fascinated to hear that for many years, the house in Clode Street where I live was well known for its burglar bars. I never really noticed the bars much myself, until one day we began removing them. First, the cage around the front door, then the...
There is a Conocarpodendron bush at my grandmother Joan’s old house, Bietou, shortened to B2, in Cliff Road, Betty's Bay. It’s not the first thing you notice when you walk up to the front door. It sits tucked away in the corner of the front garden, shielding the house...
By Tony Norton At Betty’s Bay we have many wonderful creatures we share the landscape with. One of them which, seldom seen, is the Cape or African Clawless otter. I had the privilege to see one years ago, clambering on the rocks by the seaside. It was wonderful to...