Exploring nature is a new hobby of mine.
All over St James there are steps that run from the main road all the way up to the mountain side. What I found most interesting is that these steps actually have road names, because the residents of St James have to climb them to get to their houses. The set I climbed was about 150 steps. I told myself not to look at the top (seeing 149 steps ahead is a killer), but to enjoy the scenery instead. There are so many pretty indigenous plants along the way with colourful flowers and butterflies resting on them. I found this little doorway that’s part of an empty plot (pictured above). I just HAD to get my picture taken there (obviously in prettier clothes than my exercise gear). I would never have found this amazing little hidden secret along the way if I decided to stay inside the house. Once you get to the top of Boyes Drive all you see is the beautiful blue ocean. It’s all downhill from there though (in a good way). You walk along the pavement back down, past the harbour and through the bustling main road of Kalk Bay. The smell of freshly baked breads and crossiants at Olympia get me every time.
Photograph by my Luke
This picture is amazing! You look like a fairytale princess! super cute xoxo
Beautiful outfit and photograph. There are few things in the world better than the scent of freshly-baked bread!
A magical photo, Nicole. charming and delightful and very much a fairy princess! Love the story behind it, too. xo
Ola Nicole! I almost thought this was one of those ethereal images you find on weheartit, then I recognized you – wow, you look exquisite, love the princessy look, your floral headband is so pretty. I have to ask if you climbed the 150 steps in this outfit? If so, you are my hero
You look as if you are from a fairy tale, Nicole. Beautiful photo. I would have loved to see photos with the scenery too.
Ada
I love exploring the outdoors also. That photo is beautiful – you look like a princess!
I can’t believe people have to climb the 150 steps to get home every day, but I must say, the steps are worth the beautiful payoff. Love this photo and the indigenous plants and the outfit!
You Luke is a great photographer. I was raised around a town that was all uphill and in the woods. The sidewalks went uphill to various roads.
Oh WOW now this picture is so beautiful!I absolutely love the headband!:)
You look so lovely, and the scenery is just magicial<3
Hehe I'm good, how are you Nix??
Xx
Hi dear,
So beautiful post and great blog!
We can follow each other if you want:)
Nicole
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Aw man! That is such a pretty picture. I like exploring too
What a dreamy picture…. straight out of a fairytale!!
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What a gorgeous picture. I love the tiara-esque thing. And you look like you’ve come out of a fairytale. Loved it!
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cute dress
awesome blog:D xx
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