WE LOVE THE MOUNTAINS WITH A PASSION

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McGregor, Western Cape, South Africa
ONVERWACHT FLORA ACCOMMODATION AND EAGLE'S NEST GUESTHOUSE is situated high in the Riviersonderend Mountains at Die Galg and Boesmansklooftrail halfway between the twin villages of McGregor and Greyton. ONVERWACHT AND EAGLE'S NEST offers breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. a 2h Drive from Cape Town via Worcester via Robertson and McGregor brings you to what is often described as"The road to Nowhere". This nature,s lover,s paradise is situated at the famous "BOESMANSKLOOF HIKING" TRAIL and "THE GALG HISTORIC ROAD" .Those who wish to do so can hike the 16km to Greyton or otherwise you can take our own private hiking trails at ONVERWACHT AND EAGLE'S NEST with mountainstreams,waterfalls and natural rockpools. You do not need a permit to hike on ONVERWACHT AND EAGLE,S NEST. The towns Greyton,McGregor,Ashton,Bonnievale,Robertson etc.are visible from the bungalows. The lights of the visible towns are a spectacular picture at night. The sunrise in the east is a breathtaking must for all the early birds!!! The sunset in the west has the prettiest colours you can imagine!! JAPIE CELL: 082 894 1462 SANDRA CELL: 072 514 4207 LANDLINE: 023 625 1667

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For those of you who haven’t seen the piece in the latest Gazette, a translation follows:
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HELP DURING THE BIG FIRES APPRECIATED :

The Oosthuizen Family of McGregor writes:

We would like to voice our heartfelt thanks to the following people for assistance during the recent fires – for food, sweets, prayers, support, SMS’s, calls, e-mails and prayer groups throughout the whole country; Cape Nature, the fire fighters, Piet van Zyl, our neighbours and McGregor community.

Thank you for the donations from Robertson Super Spar.

We are thankful for food, water, cold drinks, fruit and feed for the live stock, as well as graders from Môreson that were made available.

The Farmers came to assist with our harvest after the fire and made their dams available for scooping out water.

Thank you to all who were involved in the arrangements and the people who risked their lives!
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Attached is a blueprint from a local McGregor resident for a possible way to help re-instate the Protea  growth and industry in McGregor – if anyone has expertise or contacts in this field, please get in touch and we will liaise with the farmers etc.

Many thanks,
McGregor Farmers Union
Contact : 023 625 1380