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Cosmetic surgery has become increasingly popular in the UK over the last ten years. Social media and cosmetically-enhanced reality TV stars, on shows such as Made in Chelsea and The Only Way is Essex, have undoubtedly played a key part in influencing this trend.
Cosmetic surgery is “the choice to undergo an operation, or invasive medical procedure, to alter one’s physical appearance for aesthetic rather than medical reason” – according to the Royal College of Surgeons.
Gone is the hiding of the shame of enhancements, like generations before. Now, a new group of cosmetic surgery patients are developing, with botox parties becoming a social norm.
In 2015 the UK market for cosmetic procedures was estimated to be worth as much as £3.6bn and is anticipated to have risen sharply since.
For ladies, the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure is breast augmentation – accounting for around 30% of procedures performed. Other popular choices include blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), breast reduction, neck and face lift, liposuction, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and rhinoplasty (nose job).
For men, facial surgery, and brow and eyelid lifts are the most common procedures performed.
The multi-million pound cosmetic industry, though, is one of the least regulated.
Reputable cosmetic and plastic surgeons often work in the public and private sectors, with many belonging to professional organisations, such as the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS). Here, all members belong to the Specialist Register of Plastic Surgeons, maintained by the General Medical Council (GMC).
There are also practitioners in the field with no formal training or certification, and this is causing serious concern.
Negligent surgery or treatment performed without the necessary care or skill can result in physical or psychological damage and have a devastating effect. As a result, you may require further surgery or treatment, or you may be left with permanent scarring, causing cosmetic disfigurement.
If you are unhappy with the service provided, or you have suffered from ongoing pain and problems since your cosmetic surgery, you may have a case for Medical Negligence.
Our nationally recognised expert solicitors at Osborne Morris & Morgan are only too aware of the serious effects of cosmetic surgery errors and are committed to helping those who have suffered as a result of poor treatment.
To arrange a free initial consultation with one of our Medical Negligence specialist solicitors, please call us on 01525 378177 or contact us online.

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cosmetic surgery has become increasingly popular in the uk over the last ten years. social media and cosmetically-enhanced reality tv stars, on shows such as made in chelsea and the only way is essex, have undoubtedly played a key part in influencing this trend.
cosmetic surgery is “the choice to undergo an operation, or invasive medical procedure, to alter one’s physical appearance for aesthetic rather than medical reason” – according to the royal college of surgeons.
gone is the hiding of the shame of enhancements, like generations before. now, a new group of cosmetic surgery patients are developing, with botox parties becoming a social norm.
in 2015 the uk market for cosmetic procedures was estimated to be worth as much as £3.6bn and is anticipated to have risen sharply since.
for ladies, the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure is breast augmentation – accounting for around 30% of procedures performed. other popular choices include blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), breast reduction, neck and face lift, liposuction, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and rhinoplasty (nose job).
for men, facial surgery, and brow and eyelid lifts are the most common procedures performed.
the multi-million pound cosmetic industry, though, is one of the least regulated.
reputable cosmetic and plastic surgeons often work in the public and private sectors, with many belonging to professional organisations, such as the british association of aesthetic plastic surgeons (baaps). here, all members belong to the specialist register of plastic surgeons, maintained by the general medical council (gmc).
there are also practitioners in the field with no formal training or certification, and this is causing serious concern.
negligent surgery or treatment performed without the necessary care or skill can result in physical or psychological damage and have a devastating effect. as a result, you may require further surgery or treatment, or you may be left with permanent scarring, causing cosmetic disfigurement.
if you are unhappy with the service provided, or you have suffered from ongoing pain and problems since your cosmetic surgery, you may have a case for medical negligence.
our nationally recognised expert solicitors at osborne morris & morgan are only too aware of the serious effects of cosmetic surgery errors and are committed to helping those who have suffered as a result of poor treatment.
to arrange a free initial consultation with one of our medical negligence specialist solicitors, please call us on 01525 378177 or contact us online.


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Bosch Security Systems was chosen as the central supplier for the security systems at Marmara Park Shopping Center in Istanbul, one of the largest of its kind in Turkey. The shopping center is completely designed in a galaxy-theme. Space-related lighting, planet models and a theme park for visitors form the individual identity of the shopping center. The networked and integrated security solution from Bosch comprises fire and voice evacuation systems, video surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection. All of these systems are centrally managed and operated via Bosch's Building Integration System.
With a total floor space of 100,000 square meters, 250 individual shops and restaurants, a hypermarket, a cinema complex and parking for 4,000 cars, Marmara Park serves approximately 40,000 customers per day. More than 2,400 jobs were created within the shopping center developed by ECE Türkiye. In 2013 it was awarded the MIPIM award in the shopping center category, one of the world's most prestigious awards in real estate development.
To enable the highest security level for customers, employees and suppliers of Marmara Park, local Bosch partner Entegre designed a highly modular and scalable security system that meets all the standards as set in norm EN54. The Bosch fire alarm system consists of four networked Modular Fire Panel 5000 Series with 59 loops supporting more than 5,000 fire detectors. It is tightly integrated with the Bosch PRAESIDEO voice evacuation system which can also be used for announcements and background music in normal operations. This system with 64 amplifiers supports 140 independent zones, allowing targeted messaging in case of an evacuation.
Video surveillance of the entire premises has been realized using almost 300 cameras and 18 digital video recorders. In addition, Entegre installed a comprehensive access control system for non-public areas within the centre as well as the addressable intrusion detection system Modular Alarm Platform MAP 5000 from Bosch with more than 1,000 detectors. This allows the operator to exactly locate every alarm in real time, enabling fast response to any incident. The same holds true for the panic buttons which have been installed in all of the shops.
Being a tightly integrated solution, the entire security system can be configured and operated very efficiently from one central location or distributed consoles. The open architecture makes it highly scalable and adaptable to future additions or changing requirements.

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bosch security systems was chosen as the central supplier for the security systems at marmara park shopping center in istanbul, one of the largest of its kind in turkey. the shopping center is completely designed in a galaxy-theme. space-related lighting, planet models and a theme park for visitors form the individual identity of the shopping center. the networked and integrated security solution from bosch comprises fire and voice evacuation systems, video surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection. all of these systems are centrally managed and operated via bosch's building integration system.
with a total floor space of 100,000 square meters, 250 individual shops and restaurants, a hypermarket, a cinema complex and parking for 4,000 cars, marmara park serves approximately 40,000 customers per day. more than 2,400 jobs were created within the shopping center developed by ece türkiye. in 2013 it was awarded the mipim award in the shopping center category, one of the world's most prestigious awards in real estate development.
to enable the highest security level for customers, employees and suppliers of marmara park, local bosch partner entegre designed a highly modular and scalable security system that meets all the standards as set in norm en54. the bosch fire alarm system consists of four networked modular fire panel 5000 series with 59 loops supporting more than 5,000 fire detectors. it is tightly integrated with the bosch praesideo voice evacuation system which can also be used for announcements and background music in normal operations. this system with 64 amplifiers supports 140 independent zones, allowing targeted messaging in case of an evacuation.
video surveillance of the entire premises has been realized using almost 300 cameras and 18 digital video recorders. in addition, entegre installed a comprehensive access control system for non-public areas within the centre as well as the addressable intrusion detection system modular alarm platform map 5000 from bosch with more than 1,000 detectors. this allows the operator to exactly locate every alarm in real time, enabling fast response to any incident. the same holds true for the panic buttons which have been installed in all of the shops.
being a tightly integrated solution, the entire security system can be configured and operated very efficiently from one central location or distributed consoles. the open architecture makes it highly scalable and adaptable to future additions or changing requirements.


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KSHMR just premiered his exclusive collaboration with Tigerlily on Billboard. It kicks off with a melody paying homage to his homeland, India then marches on to a grimy yet buoyant drop.
Although, the track wasn’t initially meant to fall in the palm of KSHMR as Tigerlily first offered it to Tiesto, we’re sure glad it did.
KSHMR also used this track to shed some light on prevailing poverty in countries like India.
The track comes out on 5th September. Check it out below.

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kshmr just premiered his exclusive collaboration with tigerlily on billboard. it kicks off with a melody paying homage to his homeland, india then marches on to a grimy yet buoyant drop.
although, the track wasn’t initially meant to fall in the palm of kshmr as tigerlily first offered it to tiesto, we’re sure glad it did.
kshmr also used this track to shed some light on prevailing poverty in countries like india.
the track comes out on 5th september. check it out below.


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why buy with faith quintana?
my website has the best online tools to search for your home! in fact, this site is better than zillow, trulia and the many other real estate websites out there because i am directly connected to my local mls! what does that mean for you? accuracy & advantage! when you search homes here, you get the most up to date homes & properties available with the most accurate information! and, if you set up an account, you will get alerted of newest property matches before any other site has them! first, start by trying one of our search tools in the menu. try the advanced search to choose specific options & customize your results based on all of the things you wish for in your new home. second, save your search and you will be set up for auto alerts when a new home hits the market that matches! you can also try the map search which offers a unique perspective by allowing you to use the polygon tool on the side to create boundaries on a map around the areas you want to live in. already know the address of the property you want? try the address search. or if you have the property id you can use the listing search to search by mls#. find a home you like? simply click on the schedule a showing button and send me an alert. i will schedule the time and confirm with you once it is set up! once you have started searching be sure to check out your my account page so you can manage your saved searches & favorite properties. the my account feature has a ton of great tools designed to cater directly to you and provide you with a home buying experience. and it’s mobile friendly!
lenders normally require that you insure your home. home insurance policies cover the costs to fix any damages that might occur to the home. the price of this insurance is dependent on a home’s age, location and value and the insurance company you choose. be sure to call around and get several quotes or ask us for a list of vendors i work with. insurance agents will oftentimes be able to take your information over the phone and get back to you the same day with a quote. once you choose a company to insure your new home, the cost of that policy is normally added into your closing costs and sent into an escrow account to be paid to the insurance company directly the first year.
before the home is legally transferred to you, the closing process must occur. during this phase, you will sign all of the mortgage documents, pay closing costs, and sign various other legal documents & in most cases i will be there to help you through it all. once all of the papers are signed, the keys to your new home are yours! the only thing left to do is move into your humble abode. this may occur immediately after the closing or at the date set in the closing documents.


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If you want to have a unique experience hiking in the forest to find the elephants and observe their natural behaviours in their home environment, Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary is the right place for you. Come and join us for the experience of a lifetime. Volunteers must be physically fit to hike everyday up and down the mountains to get to the elephants. In our sanctuary, you can see exactly where your donations are going and how they are benefiting our sanctuary, our elephants and our community.
Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary is set amongst the rolling hills of Northern Thailand in a Karen hilltribe village. It is surrounded by a forest that is perfect for our elephants to forage in.
The Karen people are originally from Myanmar but they have migrated to Thailand in search of a better life during the many wars over generations. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn and experience their language and culture. They are keen weavers and are well known in Thailand for their elephant keeping. They make an income from their elephants and working the fields, mainly growing rice and corn using rotational slash and burn techniques. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn more first-hand about their culture and even help out with the community when required.
You will have the opportunity to participate in teaching English at the school, to the homestays and to the mahouts as well receiving education about elephants in Asia and learning the local tribal language and culture. We also have a number of add-ons you can choose such as relaxing with a Thai massage or learning how to basket weave.
Volunteers can stay with us for 3 days to 3 months. However, we recommend at least a week to get the full experience of our sanctuary. Students who wish to carry out research for their studies are also welcome.
1 week - 4 weeks: 15,000thb per week (approx. $440/£326/570AUD).
This price inculdes all transport, accomodation and food in the village as well as 1 night accomodation in Chiang Mai on arrival.

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if you want to have a unique experience hiking in the forest to find the elephants and observe their natural behaviours in their home environment, kindred spirit elephant sanctuary is the right place for you. come and join us for the experience of a lifetime. volunteers must be physically fit to hike everyday up and down the mountains to get to the elephants. in our sanctuary, you can see exactly where your donations are going and how they are benefiting our sanctuary, our elephants and our community.
kindred spirit elephant sanctuary is set amongst the rolling hills of northern thailand in a karen hilltribe village. it is surrounded by a forest that is perfect for our elephants to forage in.
the karen people are originally from myanmar but they have migrated to thailand in search of a better life during the many wars over generations. volunteers will have the opportunity to learn and experience their language and culture. they are keen weavers and are well known in thailand for their elephant keeping. they make an income from their elephants and working the fields, mainly growing rice and corn using rotational slash and burn techniques. volunteers will have the opportunity to learn more first-hand about their culture and even help out with the community when required.
you will have the opportunity to participate in teaching english at the school, to the homestays and to the mahouts as well receiving education about elephants in asia and learning the local tribal language and culture. we also have a number of add-ons you can choose such as relaxing with a thai massage or learning how to basket weave.
volunteers can stay with us for 3 days to 3 months. however, we recommend at least a week to get the full experience of our sanctuary. students who wish to carry out research for their studies are also welcome.
1 week - 4 weeks: 15,000thb per week (approx. $440/£326/570aud).
this price inculdes all transport, accomodation and food in the village as well as 1 night accomodation in chiang mai on arrival.


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time-saving detangling conditioner to nourish and replenish any moisture that your curls may be lacking to reduce the appearance of dryness, frizz, and breakage.
after shampooing with our natural almond & avocado moisturizing & detangling sulfate free shampoo, apply natural almond & avocado moisturizing & detangling conditioner and comb through. allow to sit for up to 3 minutes. rinse thoroughly.
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Who doesn’t love a gentle, laid back family dog? They’re easy to train, well mannered, and love being part of a family. Bambi is such a gentle young girl; she’d fit right in with any family.
She’s very smart, social, and gentle. If you’re looking for a well mannered, easily trained companion Bambi is the perfect match. She already knows sit, down, and roll over. She’s willing to please and a quick learner; she absolutely loves learning new tricks.
Bambi is gentle and loving with her foster parents. She loves meeting other dogs and gets along perfectly with her foster brothers and sisters.
If you’re looking for a well trained, gentle family dog that loves everyone Bambi is your girl. She’s waiting on her second chance – fill out an application today to make this sweet girl part of your family.
Hi Everyone! My name is Bambi . I am a 3 year old girl looking for a forever family. I am soooo sweet and SMART too! I can’t wait to show you how I can SIT, DOWN and ROLL OVER! I am a gentle girl and get along great with dogs. I am foster with a couple and we are all best friends. If you are committed to loving and caring for me, please fill out an application to come and meet me! We could be best friend in no time!
Bambi is a 3 year old female Pit/Lab mix available for adoption in southeast Michigan.
Their adoption fee is $200 for adult dogs. All of their dogs are spayed/neutered and up to date on their vaccinations/medications. To see some of their inspirational adoption stories check out their Happy Tails video.
Have you seen this beautiful gallery of before & after photos of shelter dogs being adopted? It went viral and they’re now up to over 250 photos thanks to accepting viewer submissions. If your pet is a former rescue/shelter animal go take a look. Submit your own photos & help inspire others to see how amazing animal adoption can be.
The Tuesday’s Tails Blog Hop is hosted by Talking Dogs and Dogs N Pawz. Join in by posting a shelter pet or share some of these great animals in need. Help spread awareness about all the amazing shelter pets waiting on their second chance. We can’t do everything, but we can each do something.
She is so pretty and well behaved! Whoever adopts her will be so lucky. I hope she finds a home soon, and I’m glad she’s in a foster home until then. The dogs in foster homes vs a shelter always seem calmer and more relaxed. No surprise there I guess!
I know, she’s going to make someone a perfect family pet. I hope she finds a new home soon, I know there’s a great family out there looking for a nice relaxed companion.
With a sweet name like Bambi how can you go wrong? I hope she finds a home soon.
I also regret not getting any before photos of Laika. I was way to excited as well and just got her out of there without thinking about taking a photo.
Oh she is such a beauty! Know she’ll find her home quickly! Looks like Jackson was one lucky fellow!
IT is great to read that Bambi has many skills that will help her get adopted. Add her training to that adorable face and should should find a home soon. Also, thanks for the before and after shots. I love that idea.
I love what this rescue is doing by featuring adult dogs that are perfect for families or first time dog owners. It’s something that’s needed in this area considering we have so many shelters around here that do their best to make great matches – but they don’t have the resources to have them in foster homes to gain that better knowledge of a dogs personality.
LOVE that before and after shot!!!!
And Bambi is such a sweetheart! Paws crossed for her.
I sure hope Bambi finds a great home!
She is beautiful! Hope she finds a home soon! Love the before and after picture of Jackson! Good for him!!!! Bambi has been shared!

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who doesn’t love a gentle, laid back family dog? they’re easy to train, well mannered, and love being part of a family. bambi is such a gentle young girl; she’d fit right in with any family.
she’s very smart, social, and gentle. if you’re looking for a well mannered, easily trained companion bambi is the perfect match. she already knows sit, down, and roll over. she’s willing to please and a quick learner; she absolutely loves learning new tricks.
bambi is gentle and loving with her foster parents. she loves meeting other dogs and gets along perfectly with her foster brothers and sisters.
if you’re looking for a well trained, gentle family dog that loves everyone bambi is your girl. she’s waiting on her second chance – fill out an application today to make this sweet girl part of your family.
hi everyone! my name is bambi . i am a 3 year old girl looking for a forever family. i am soooo sweet and smart too! i can’t wait to show you how i can sit, down and roll over! i am a gentle girl and get along great with dogs. i am foster with a couple and we are all best friends. if you are committed to loving and caring for me, please fill out an application to come and meet me! we could be best friend in no time!
bambi is a 3 year old female pit/lab mix available for adoption in southeast michigan.
their adoption fee is $200 for adult dogs. all of their dogs are spayed/neutered and up to date on their vaccinations/medications. to see some of their inspirational adoption stories check out their happy tails video.
have you seen this beautiful gallery of before & after photos of shelter dogs being adopted? it went viral and they’re now up to over 250 photos thanks to accepting viewer submissions. if your pet is a former rescue/shelter animal go take a look. submit your own photos & help inspire others to see how amazing animal adoption can be.
the tuesday’s tails blog hop is hosted by talking dogs and dogs n pawz. join in by posting a shelter pet or share some of these great animals in need. help spread awareness about all the amazing shelter pets waiting on their second chance. we can’t do everything, but we can each do something.
she is so pretty and well behaved! whoever adopts her will be so lucky. i hope she finds a home soon, and i’m glad she’s in a foster home until then. the dogs in foster homes vs a shelter always seem calmer and more relaxed. no surprise there i guess!
i know, she’s going to make someone a perfect family pet. i hope she finds a new home soon, i know there’s a great family out there looking for a nice relaxed companion.
with a sweet name like bambi how can you go wrong? i hope she finds a home soon.
i also regret not getting any before photos of laika. i was way to excited as well and just got her out of there without thinking about taking a photo.
oh she is such a beauty! know she’ll find her home quickly! looks like jackson was one lucky fellow!
it is great to read that bambi has many skills that will help her get adopted. add her training to that adorable face and should should find a home soon. also, thanks for the before and after shots. i love that idea.
i love what this rescue is doing by featuring adult dogs that are perfect for families or first time dog owners. it’s something that’s needed in this area considering we have so many shelters around here that do their best to make great matches – but they don’t have the resources to have them in foster homes to gain that better knowledge of a dogs personality.
love that before and after shot!!!!
and bambi is such a sweetheart! paws crossed for her.
i sure hope bambi finds a great home!
she is beautiful! hope she finds a home soon! love the before and after picture of jackson! good for him!!!! bambi has been shared!


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Getting there: To approach from the northern side, the pass can be accessed off the R407 about 4 km south of Prince Albert. It is clearly signposted and easy to locate. Head south on the R328 for 2,3 km where the road crosses the Dorpsarivier via a concrete bridge. This point marks the northern start of the Swartberg Pass. This is the direction in which we filmed the pass.
Eerste Water in the northern sector of the pass makes for a perfect spot / Photo: Trygve RobertsFor those wanting to approach from the south, there are a number of options, but we will describe here the obvious main route. Drive north from Oudsthoorn on the tarred R328 via Schoemanskloof. Just after the Wilgewandel Guest Farm (with the camels) there is a fork in the road. The right hand fork heads directly to the Cango Caves. Turn left here (GPS S33.402020 E22.216309) The road (still tarred) heads east for a further 13 km where another guest farm is reached called 'Cobus se Gat'. This marks the southern start of the pass. The road becomes gravel after a further 2 km.
The nearest town is Prince Albert - just 4 km from the northern end of the pass. There is plenty see, from flora to fauna, and some mind boggling geology. The fynbos is at its best in winter and spring with proteas, ericas, restios and pin-cushions in profusion.
The pass is a national monument and, like its sister pass (Montagu Pass), stands in proud defiance of modern technology. It would be a shame if these roads were ever tarred as their core charm would be lost forever. A plaque commerorating the efforts of the men who built the pass was unveiled on the pass's centenary celebrations in 1988. It stands at the western side of the road at the summit. This was the last pass that Thomas Bain built in the Cape and it was surely his opus magnum. The final cost of the pass, including a few kilometers of access roads, was 14,500 Pounds Sterling, excluding the value of the convict labour, which was free.
From the northern start at the crossing of the Dorpsrivier, the road traverses a short stretch of open plain, but the massive bulk of the looming Swartberg blocks the way ahead, other than a single, narrow gorge through which the road winds. The highest peak visible at this stage is unnamed at 1532m on your left (east), whilst the slightly lower Voetpadsberg on the right (west) tops out at 1402m.
Amazing geology on display in the northern sector / Photo: Trygve RobertsA low dry packed wall appears on the left as the mountains begin hemming the river and the road in. These walls are the first of hundreds of such examples that you will see along the length of the pass. They were the work of Thomas Bain, then at the height of his engineering prowess as a road builder. The small river, which appears as a docile litlle stream, becomes a raging and destructive torrent when flash floods occur.
During the night of April 10th, 2017, such a flash flood, swept down the kloof, destroying everything in it's path. Thomas Bain's retaining walls, which had been standing guard against the river for 130 years, buckled under the might of the river and the 2 km section of road from Malvadraai through to the northern exit of the poort were completely devastated. It took modern equipment and techniques almost 10 months to repair most of the damage, taking due care to rebuild the wallls to appear as close to Bain's original work as possible.
The Swartberg Nature Reserve is large - (180,000 hectares) and provides hiking, picnicking, 4x4 routes, bird-watching, swimming and just being close to nature.
The majority of the pass falls within the control of the Swartberg Nature Reserve / Photo: SA VenuesThe moment the kloof is entered, the sunlight is blocked off and the mountains tower vertically up on either side of the road in a dazzling display of contorted sandstone. The rocks often appear blood red, depending on the time of day. The photographic opportunities are endless and there are enough places to pull off the narrow roadway and park safely.
Some bluegum trees appear on the left and a clearing pops up on the right - a large flat clearing where some ruins are evident. Apparently the house was used by Bain as a work station during the construction phase. Immediately after the clearing, the road bends sharply to the left and approaches the second river crossing via a concreted drift. This is normally shallow and should present no problems for any vehicle. This lovely spot is known as Eerste Water (First Water) and was the first point where oxen and horses could be watered, before tackling the big climb to the summit. There is a rock near this spot - a tall thin slab of rock, which looks like a clock. There is lots of shade at this spot and it makes for a great picnic spot and is well protetcted from the wind too.
The pass in the 1800's with its designer - Thomas Bain / Photo: Swartberg Mountain ToursOnce over the river, the road bends to the right and follows the eastern bank of the river. The road has been hewn out of the mountain here and is very narrow. If you meet an approaching vehicle, one of you will need to reverse to a wider section to facilitate passing.
Soon the road crosses the river for a third time, this time via a low level concrete bridge, which is called Tweede Water (Second Water). Around the next corner is another excellent picnic spot, named Malvadraai. (Wild Geranium Corner) - so named for the wild geraniums that grow there. The section from Tweede Water to Malvadraai also got severely damaged during the 2017 flood.
On the left hand side (east) of the river, you will notice a footpath snaking up the mountain-side towards a saddle. This is the 6 hour Malvadraai Hiking Trail and is apparently a lot tougher than its gentle name suggests. Malvadraai is a rest area next to the river, where one normally finds wild geraniums at any time of the year. The river is spotlessly clean and this is a good spot to have a swim on a hot summers day.
The road now enters a series of S-bends, and swings away into the south-west up a major kloof, known as Mullers Kloof. This kloof also gave Bain the most trouble. In May 1885 a devastating flood swept across the Swartberg Mountains, washing away most of the road in the adjacent Meiringspoort and causing a long closure. Bains' brand new road also suffered damage, but Bain learned his lessons well and rebuilt the damaged sections of road further away from the river's flood levels.
The road also begins climbing more steeply here, reaching a gradient of 1:9. At the 4,4 km mark, there is a layby on the right, which allows access to the ruins, marked as Blikstasie. These ruins were once the convicts home, who constructed the pass.
Access to the ruins is awkward and requires some physical effort. Shrubs and trees have overgrown the ruins, but if you have the physical capacity to scramble the few metres up the slope, you will be rewarded with a perfect view of the old walls. These are approximately 2ft thick and consist of rocks and stones held together by mud. The building apparently had an iron roof, hence the name Blikstasie (Tin Station).
From the ruins, if you look up the slope to the left of the road, you will get perfect views of the massive retaing walls that support the road ascending up Mullers Kloof. These are the most impressive of all the walls and at places reach a height of 13 metres! This is also the kloof that was featured in the TV commercial with well known South African singer, song-writer, playwright and actor - David Kramer, chasing his beloved Volksie Bus up one of the hairpins in his trademark red "veldskoens".
The road climbs steeply into the south-west towards a huge slab of exposed and contorted rockface. It is marked as Droe Waterval (Dry Waterfall) as most of the year this riivulet is without water. If you get to drive this pass around sunset, this rock face glows a deep and fiery red in the setting sun and has earned itself the nickname of "Wall of Fire"
Here you are likely to see baboons and klipspringers, the latter which seem to float up the mountainside with no apparent effort.
If you have the time, you will see that as part Bain's dry-walled roads, he constructed underground tunnels to disperse flood waters. The man was a genius and way ahead of his time. An example of this work can still be seen at the "Droe Waterfall" which is mostly just a trickle (and aptly named), but when the heavy rains arrive, the gorge is filled with a destructive torrent of white water, capable of sweeping away even the largest of rocks.
At Droe Waterval the road curves sharply through 120 degrees to the left and climbs steeply in the process, reaching a gradient of 1:8. Coming up are the famous four hairpins that feature in so many photos of the Swartberg Pass. Drive slowly and carefully and be constantly aware of approaching traffic as the road is narrow here and both vehicles will need to move as far left as possible and pass each other at a crawling speed. Some drivers get so engrossed in the scenery that they forget to keep left. Be constantly aware of meeting an oncoming vehicle on the wrong side of the road.
There aren't many places to pull over safely, but there is one good spot right before the third hairpin, which allows a wide scope for photography. It's a great spot to stop and breathe in the clear mountain air and savour the majesty of the impressive landscape. This is one of the Top 5 highlights of the Swartberg Pass.
Once up onto the ridge, the gradient eases off a bit to around 1:14 and follows the spine of a long ridge, as the road climbs inexorably towards the viewsite known as Teeberg. The road is wider here and passing oncoming traffic is easier. The Teeberg viewsite is located at the apex of a very sharp right hand bend of 160 degrees. It's at an altutude of 1394m exactly 9 km from the northern start. There is a concrete picnic table here and sufficient parking for about 6 vehicles.
The name Teeberg does not appear on any of the topographical maps and the mountain spine that leads upwards terminates at 1535m and is actually called Platberg.
Looking north one gets a majestic view over the 500m deep chasm that runs all the way down to Malvadraai. The views are quite amazing and if you arrive at this view site on a wind free day, it is a marvellous place to find your soul. The views are 360 degrees and offer so much variety that it's almost impossible to take it all in.
Cautionary: There have been a few incidents on this pass, where people have left there vehicles to take a photograph and not fully applied the handbrake and in one instance, not at all.
A minivan rolled almost 400m down the cliffs and was obviously a total write-off. Luckily the occupants were out of the vehicle at the time. When stopping at any of the viewsites, it is best practice to switch the engine off, engage 1st or reverse gear if manual, and PARK if automatic PLUS fully apply the handbrake.
There are baboons, grysbok, grey rhebuck, klipsringer, leopards and caracal - with the last two seldom being sighted. The road is narrow in certain sections and some reversing might be required to get past an oncoming vehicle. Etiquette is to give way to the ascending vehicle. There are no heavy vehicles or caravans allowed.
Drive at the speed limit or slower - this road can be dangerous in bad weather. If you plan on stopping at the top for a photo or two, have a windbreaker ready - it can be ice cold out of the car and almost always windy.
From Teeberg the road heads due west as it skirts a side ravine and maintains a fairly level altitude. At the 9,9 km mark, there is a sharp left hand bend, which changes the direction into the SSE, as a flatter section of the upper plateau is traversed. Here the mountain slopes are covered in dense stands of proteas and ericas and if you visit in winter or spring, you will be richly rewarded.
The road starts climbing again at a gradient of 1:16 and an intersection is reached at the 10,8 km mark, with another gravel road heading away into the west. This is the turn-off to the famous Gamkaskloof . It is not recommended to drive this road unless you are well prepared, have sufficient fuel, knowledge, and preferably have booked accommodation overnight at Die Hel. This road is slow and a lot rougher than the Swartberg Pass.
CAUTIONARY: Do not drive this road (Gamkaskloof/Die Hel) unless you have a high clearance vehicle and preferably a 4x4. It is a minimum of a 4 hour trip there and back excluding any stops. It is far better to prebook accommodation at Die Hel and overnight there. The road is a dead-end and consists of about 9 small passes and one big one at the end (Elands Pass). You will be doing this route an injustice by attempting to drive it in a single day. This road is much rougher than the Swartberg Pass.
Sign at the summit now obliterated with stickers / Photo: Sncdn.comAfter negotiating another big right hand bend of 140 degrees and at the 10,8 km mark, the buildings of the old toll house and Swartberg Nature Reserve appear at the next bend. These are used by hikers tackling the Swartberg Hiking Trail.
The road now swings through another big S-bend which brings the heading into the east, as the next set of switchbacks begins at the 12,4 km point.
You will also notice a locked and gated jeep track heading eastwards just after the picnic spot. This is a known 4x4 route which is some 75 km long. Permits can be obtained from Cape Nature and/or the Swartberg Nature Reserve. There is a minimum number of vehicles required per trip for safety reasons. Immediately before the jeep track junction, some green roofed buildings appear on the left of the road, almost directly below the pass summit. This was originally the site of the road camp where the convicts were housed and perished that snowy night 120 years ago, when their roof caved in. Today, the buildings have been restored and serve as an information centre for the Swartberg Nature Reserve, as well as an overnight hikers hut and a tearoom.
The next set of switchbacks consists of four hairpins and whilst they are most impressive, they are not quite in the league of those in Mullers Kloof. The road is also not so narrow and there are more opportunities to stop for sight seeing and photography.
Looking south from the summit of the pass / Photo: BlogsausbettiesThe third hairpin changes the heading into the west, as the final pull up to the 1575m summit is tackled. Be prepared for cold, blustery conditions at the summit and be aware that there is limited parking. A sticker plastered sign announces: '"DIE TOP". This is not the optimum view site on the pass and the weather often spoils things as the wind can really howl through the neck, often reaching gale force conditions. It is much better to stop at one of the three viewsites along the southern descent.
From Die Top, which is a natural saddle in the mountain, you will have expansive views to the south of most of the Klein Karoo, with it's patchwork of green farmlands, whilst the northern vista is entirely different, displaying much drier mountains with a massive gorge splitting the upper mountain plateau into two. It is along the western side of this gorge, that the road has delivered you. From the summit point, the road can be visually traced all the way back to Teeberg. If you are lucky enough to be at the summit alone, switch your car's engine off and listen to the incredible silence or the wind whistling past the rocks at Die Top.
The moment the road curves through the sharp left hander at the summit, huge views of green fields and distant grey mountains open up. It is completely different to what has been on offer for the previous 40 minutes. All along the descent there are wonderful examples of Thomas Bain's perfectly constructed dry packed walls.
Perfect examples of the dry packed supporting walls on the southern side / Photo: PanoramioThe descent is mainly into the east and other than dozens of bends, corners and curves, this direction is maintaned all the way to the valley floor. Maintain a slow and steady speed and make sure you keep well left on all the blind corners.
CAUTIONARY: The Swartberg Pass is enormously popular with both local and international travellers as can be attested by the many hire cars that can be seen on the pass 7 days per week. Tourists tend to drift completely onto the wrong side of the road as they take in the grand scenery. On the day of filming we had two incidents where we would have had head on collisions, had we been driving faster. Be extra vigilant, blow your hooter as you enter a blind corner, drive with your headlights on and anticipate.
There are four view/picnic sites on the southern ascent. If you are planning a picnic, the lowest site might be the most pleasant, as there is nearly always strong wind and cooler temperatures near the summit. The descent lasts for 10,3 kms and should take about 20 minutes to drive excluding stops. Although the pass carries the route number R328 it's administrative number is P0369.
The second view site, named Skelmdraai is very good (if the wind is not blowing) with wonderful views and sufficient parking space for about 5 vehicles. From this site, there are excellent perspectives of Bain's propped up walls that run for 2,3 kilometres without a break.
At the 18 km mark, there is a substantial ruin on the left hand side of the road (north), followed soon by a big picnic and view site. This is the last view site along the descent, if you intend taking a break. There are another four hairpins coming up, which commence at a ruin called Stalletjie, followed in quick succession by Witdraai. These start at the 20,4 km mark.
Near the southern end of the Swartberg Pass looking west/ Photo: Thorsten KuttigThe road begins flattening out a little and the road surface improves as the foot of the pass is approached. After the last hairpin (which clears a side ravine), the road changes direction into the south and the road surface switches to tar at the 23,3 km point. The descent gradient remains reasonable and soon a large guest farm makes its appearance on the right hand side, which is Cobus se Gat. This is a good place to get some refreshment, reinflate your tyres and savour all the wonderful memories of driving the amazing Swartberg Pass.
As you exit the final section of the pass and access the tar, you will be left with a feeling of awe, relief and disappointment all in one. Relief that you made it through without mishap and disappointment that it's all over. This pass ranks amongst the top 10 South African passes in terms of the total package. There are others which are higher, longer, sharper, more dangerous, but there is only one Swartberg Pass. This is the one pass you must experience at least once in your lifetime.
It leaves one with the sense that those responsible for naming the various points up the pass, had exhausted their creative energies by the time they reached the summit (1575m ASL) as the best name they could come up with was Die Top. It must have been a monumental effort.
The pass is a national monument / Photo: GoogleHistory: Thomas Bain, with the help of some 250 convict labourers built the pass from 1883 to 1886. He managed to keep the gradient lower than 1:8 throughout the pass, compared to the steeper 1:6 of the Montagu Pass. Bain cleverly used the ridges of the foothills for a comfortable 'altitude gaining' approach to the looming bulk of the Swartberg range, where he chose the lowest saddle as his target.
It was tough going and there are many stories that abound about the hardships endured by these pioneering men. When the crest of the pass had been reached during the second winter, a road builders camp had been set up close to the summit. After a particularly heavy snowfall, the roof of the camp collapsed, killing several of the convicts.
By this stage of his road building career Bain had developed several unique techniques employing his knowledge of science. One was his dry-walling construction using the principles of cohesion and friction, using no cement at all. This technique was first brought into South Africa by John Montagu and Charles Michell and the first known examples of dry walling to support roads dates to the Montagu Pass (built by Michell) and Bainskloof (built by Thomas Bain's father, Andrew Bain).
The other was using heat and water to break big rocks up. A large fire would be lit under or near a difficult rock and then cold water would be poured over it, resulting in the rock cracking into smaller, more manageable pieces. Thomas acquired most of these skills from his father, (and to whom he was apprenticed for a several years), who had an intimate understanding of geology. In these early pioneering days, the tools employed were very rudimentary and consisted primarily of picks, shovels, sledgehammers, gunpowder and hard labour.
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getting there: to approach from the northern side, the pass can be accessed off the r407 about 4 km south of prince albert. it is clearly signposted and easy to locate. head south on the r328 for 2,3 km where the road crosses the dorpsarivier via a concrete bridge. this point marks the northern start of the swartberg pass. this is the direction in which we filmed the pass.
eerste water in the northern sector of the pass makes for a perfect spot / photo: trygve robertsfor those wanting to approach from the south, there are a number of options, but we will describe here the obvious main route. drive north from oudsthoorn on the tarred r328 via schoemanskloof. just after the wilgewandel guest farm (with the camels) there is a fork in the road. the right hand fork heads directly to the cango caves. turn left here (gps s33.402020 e22.216309) the road (still tarred) heads east for a further 13 km where another guest farm is reached called 'cobus se gat'. this marks the southern start of the pass. the road becomes gravel after a further 2 km.
the nearest town is prince albert - just 4 km from the northern end of the pass. there is plenty see, from flora to fauna, and some mind boggling geology. the fynbos is at its best in winter and spring with proteas, ericas, restios and pin-cushions in profusion.
the pass is a national monument and, like its sister pass (montagu pass), stands in proud defiance of modern technology. it would be a shame if these roads were ever tarred as their core charm would be lost forever. a plaque commerorating the efforts of the men who built the pass was unveiled on the pass's centenary celebrations in 1988. it stands at the western side of the road at the summit. this was the last pass that thomas bain built in the cape and it was surely his opus magnum. the final cost of the pass, including a few kilometers of access roads, was 14,500 pounds sterling, excluding the value of the convict labour, which was free.
from the northern start at the crossing of the dorpsrivier, the road traverses a short stretch of open plain, but the massive bulk of the looming swartberg blocks the way ahead, other than a single, narrow gorge through which the road winds. the highest peak visible at this stage is unnamed at 1532m on your left (east), whilst the slightly lower voetpadsberg on the right (west) tops out at 1402m.
amazing geology on display in the northern sector / photo: trygve robertsa low dry packed wall appears on the left as the mountains begin hemming the river and the road in. these walls are the first of hundreds of such examples that you will see along the length of the pass. they were the work of thomas bain, then at the height of his engineering prowess as a road builder. the small river, which appears as a docile litlle stream, becomes a raging and destructive torrent when flash floods occur.
during the night of april 10th, 2017, such a flash flood, swept down the kloof, destroying everything in it's path. thomas bain's retaining walls, which had been standing guard against the river for 130 years, buckled under the might of the river and the 2 km section of road from malvadraai through to the northern exit of the poort were completely devastated. it took modern equipment and techniques almost 10 months to repair most of the damage, taking due care to rebuild the wallls to appear as close to bain's original work as possible.
the swartberg nature reserve is large - (180,000 hectares) and provides hiking, picnicking, 4x4 routes, bird-watching, swimming and just being close to nature.
the majority of the pass falls within the control of the swartberg nature reserve / photo: sa venuesthe moment the kloof is entered, the sunlight is blocked off and the mountains tower vertically up on either side of the road in a dazzling display of contorted sandstone. the rocks often appear blood red, depending on the time of day. the photographic opportunities are endless and there are enough places to pull off the narrow roadway and park safely.
some bluegum trees appear on the left and a clearing pops up on the right - a large flat clearing where some ruins are evident. apparently the house was used by bain as a work station during the construction phase. immediately after the clearing, the road bends sharply to the left and approaches the second river crossing via a concreted drift. this is normally shallow and should present no problems for any vehicle. this lovely spot is known as eerste water (first water) and was the first point where oxen and horses could be watered, before tackling the big climb to the summit. there is a rock near this spot - a tall thin slab of rock, which looks like a clock. there is lots of shade at this spot and it makes for a great picnic spot and is well protetcted from the wind too.
the pass in the 1800's with its designer - thomas bain / photo: swartberg mountain toursonce over the river, the road bends to the right and follows the eastern bank of the river. the road has been hewn out of the mountain here and is very narrow. if you meet an approaching vehicle, one of you will need to reverse to a wider section to facilitate passing.
soon the road crosses the river for a third time, this time via a low level concrete bridge, which is called tweede water (second water). around the next corner is another excellent picnic spot, named malvadraai. (wild geranium corner) - so named for the wild geraniums that grow there. the section from tweede water to malvadraai also got severely damaged during the 2017 flood.
on the left hand side (east) of the river, you will notice a footpath snaking up the mountain-side towards a saddle. this is the 6 hour malvadraai hiking trail and is apparently a lot tougher than its gentle name suggests. malvadraai is a rest area next to the river, where one normally finds wild geraniums at any time of the year. the river is spotlessly clean and this is a good spot to have a swim on a hot summers day.
the road now enters a series of s-bends, and swings away into the south-west up a major kloof, known as mullers kloof. this kloof also gave bain the most trouble. in may 1885 a devastating flood swept across the swartberg mountains, washing away most of the road in the adjacent meiringspoort and causing a long closure. bains' brand new road also suffered damage, but bain learned his lessons well and rebuilt the damaged sections of road further away from the river's flood levels.
the road also begins climbing more steeply here, reaching a gradient of 1:9. at the 4,4 km mark, there is a layby on the right, which allows access to the ruins, marked as blikstasie. these ruins were once the convicts home, who constructed the pass.
access to the ruins is awkward and requires some physical effort. shrubs and trees have overgrown the ruins, but if you have the physical capacity to scramble the few metres up the slope, you will be rewarded with a perfect view of the old walls. these are approximately 2ft thick and consist of rocks and stones held together by mud. the building apparently had an iron roof, hence the name blikstasie (tin station).
from the ruins, if you look up the slope to the left of the road, you will get perfect views of the massive retaing walls that support the road ascending up mullers kloof. these are the most impressive of all the walls and at places reach a height of 13 metres! this is also the kloof that was featured in the tv commercial with well known south african singer, song-writer, playwright and actor - david kramer, chasing his beloved volksie bus up one of the hairpins in his trademark red "veldskoens".
the road climbs steeply into the south-west towards a huge slab of exposed and contorted rockface. it is marked as droe waterval (dry waterfall) as most of the year this riivulet is without water. if you get to drive this pass around sunset, this rock face glows a deep and fiery red in the setting sun and has earned itself the nickname of "wall of fire"
here you are likely to see baboons and klipspringers, the latter which seem to float up the mountainside with no apparent effort.
if you have the time, you will see that as part bain's dry-walled roads, he constructed underground tunnels to disperse flood waters. the man was a genius and way ahead of his time. an example of this work can still be seen at the "droe waterfall" which is mostly just a trickle (and aptly named), but when the heavy rains arrive, the gorge is filled with a destructive torrent of white water, capable of sweeping away even the largest of rocks.
at droe waterval the road curves sharply through 120 degrees to the left and climbs steeply in the process, reaching a gradient of 1:8. coming up are the famous four hairpins that feature in so many photos of the swartberg pass. drive slowly and carefully and be constantly aware of approaching traffic as the road is narrow here and both vehicles will need to move as far left as possible and pass each other at a crawling speed. some drivers get so engrossed in the scenery that they forget to keep left. be constantly aware of meeting an oncoming vehicle on the wrong side of the road.
there aren't many places to pull over safely, but there is one good spot right before the third hairpin, which allows a wide scope for photography. it's a great spot to stop and breathe in the clear mountain air and savour the majesty of the impressive landscape. this is one of the top 5 highlights of the swartberg pass.
once up onto the ridge, the gradient eases off a bit to around 1:14 and follows the spine of a long ridge, as the road climbs inexorably towards the viewsite known as teeberg. the road is wider here and passing oncoming traffic is easier. the teeberg viewsite is located at the apex of a very sharp right hand bend of 160 degrees. it's at an altutude of 1394m exactly 9 km from the northern start. there is a concrete picnic table here and sufficient parking for about 6 vehicles.
the name teeberg does not appear on any of the topographical maps and the mountain spine that leads upwards terminates at 1535m and is actually called platberg.
looking north one gets a majestic view over the 500m deep chasm that runs all the way down to malvadraai. the views are quite amazing and if you arrive at this view site on a wind free day, it is a marvellous place to find your soul. the views are 360 degrees and offer so much variety that it's almost impossible to take it all in.
cautionary: there have been a few incidents on this pass, where people have left there vehicles to take a photograph and not fully applied the handbrake and in one instance, not at all.
a minivan rolled almost 400m down the cliffs and was obviously a total write-off. luckily the occupants were out of the vehicle at the time. when stopping at any of the viewsites, it is best practice to switch the engine off, engage 1st or reverse gear if manual, and park if automatic plus fully apply the handbrake.
there are baboons, grysbok, grey rhebuck, klipsringer, leopards and caracal - with the last two seldom being sighted. the road is narrow in certain sections and some reversing might be required to get past an oncoming vehicle. etiquette is to give way to the ascending vehicle. there are no heavy vehicles or caravans allowed.
drive at the speed limit or slower - this road can be dangerous in bad weather. if you plan on stopping at the top for a photo or two, have a windbreaker ready - it can be ice cold out of the car and almost always windy.
from teeberg the road heads due west as it skirts a side ravine and maintains a fairly level altitude. at the 9,9 km mark, there is a sharp left hand bend, which changes the direction into the sse, as a flatter section of the upper plateau is traversed. here the mountain slopes are covered in dense stands of proteas and ericas and if you visit in winter or spring, you will be richly rewarded.
the road starts climbing again at a gradient of 1:16 and an intersection is reached at the 10,8 km mark, with another gravel road heading away into the west. this is the turn-off to the famous gamkaskloof . it is not recommended to drive this road unless you are well prepared, have sufficient fuel, knowledge, and preferably have booked accommodation overnight at die hel. this road is slow and a lot rougher than the swartberg pass.
cautionary: do not drive this road (gamkaskloof/die hel) unless you have a high clearance vehicle and preferably a 4x4. it is a minimum of a 4 hour trip there and back excluding any stops. it is far better to prebook accommodation at die hel and overnight there. the road is a dead-end and consists of about 9 small passes and one big one at the end (elands pass). you will be doing this route an injustice by attempting to drive it in a single day. this road is much rougher than the swartberg pass.
sign at the summit now obliterated with stickers / photo: sncdn.comafter negotiating another big right hand bend of 140 degrees and at the 10,8 km mark, the buildings of the old toll house and swartberg nature reserve appear at the next bend. these are used by hikers tackling the swartberg hiking trail.
the road now swings through another big s-bend which brings the heading into the east, as the next set of switchbacks begins at the 12,4 km point.
you will also notice a locked and gated jeep track heading eastwards just after the picnic spot. this is a known 4x4 route which is some 75 km long. permits can be obtained from cape nature and/or the swartberg nature reserve. there is a minimum number of vehicles required per trip for safety reasons. immediately before the jeep track junction, some green roofed buildings appear on the left of the road, almost directly below the pass summit. this was originally the site of the road camp where the convicts were housed and perished that snowy night 120 years ago, when their roof caved in. today, the buildings have been restored and serve as an information centre for the swartberg nature reserve, as well as an overnight hikers hut and a tearoom.
the next set of switchbacks consists of four hairpins and whilst they are most impressive, they are not quite in the league of those in mullers kloof. the road is also not so narrow and there are more opportunities to stop for sight seeing and photography.
looking south from the summit of the pass / photo: blogsausbettiesthe third hairpin changes the heading into the west, as the final pull up to the 1575m summit is tackled. be prepared for cold, blustery conditions at the summit and be aware that there is limited parking. a sticker plastered sign announces: '"die top". this is not the optimum view site on the pass and the weather often spoils things as the wind can really howl through the neck, often reaching gale force conditions. it is much better to stop at one of the three viewsites along the southern descent.
from die top, which is a natural saddle in the mountain, you will have expansive views to the south of most of the klein karoo, with it's patchwork of green farmlands, whilst the northern vista is entirely different, displaying much drier mountains with a massive gorge splitting the upper mountain plateau into two. it is along the western side of this gorge, that the road has delivered you. from the summit point, the road can be visually traced all the way back to teeberg. if you are lucky enough to be at the summit alone, switch your car's engine off and listen to the incredible silence or the wind whistling past the rocks at die top.
the moment the road curves through the sharp left hander at the summit, huge views of green fields and distant grey mountains open up. it is completely different to what has been on offer for the previous 40 minutes. all along the descent there are wonderful examples of thomas bain's perfectly constructed dry packed walls.
perfect examples of the dry packed supporting walls on the southern side / photo: panoramiothe descent is mainly into the east and other than dozens of bends, corners and curves, this direction is maintaned all the way to the valley floor. maintain a slow and steady speed and make sure you keep well left on all the blind corners.
cautionary: the swartberg pass is enormously popular with both local and international travellers as can be attested by the many hire cars that can be seen on the pass 7 days per week. tourists tend to drift completely onto the wrong side of the road as they take in the grand scenery. on the day of filming we had two incidents where we would have had head on collisions, had we been driving faster. be extra vigilant, blow your hooter as you enter a blind corner, drive with your headlights on and anticipate.
there are four view/picnic sites on the southern ascent. if you are planning a picnic, the lowest site might be the most pleasant, as there is nearly always strong wind and cooler temperatures near the summit. the descent lasts for 10,3 kms and should take about 20 minutes to drive excluding stops. although the pass carries the route number r328 it's administrative number is p0369.
the second view site, named skelmdraai is very good (if the wind is not blowing) with wonderful views and sufficient parking space for about 5 vehicles. from this site, there are excellent perspectives of bain's propped up walls that run for 2,3 kilometres without a break.
at the 18 km mark, there is a substantial ruin on the left hand side of the road (north), followed soon by a big picnic and view site. this is the last view site along the descent, if you intend taking a break. there are another four hairpins coming up, which commence at a ruin called stalletjie, followed in quick succession by witdraai. these start at the 20,4 km mark.
near the southern end of the swartberg pass looking west/ photo: thorsten kuttigthe road begins flattening out a little and the road surface improves as the foot of the pass is approached. after the last hairpin (which clears a side ravine), the road changes direction into the south and the road surface switches to tar at the 23,3 km point. the descent gradient remains reasonable and soon a large guest farm makes its appearance on the right hand side, which is cobus se gat. this is a good place to get some refreshment, reinflate your tyres and savour all the wonderful memories of driving the amazing swartberg pass.
as you exit the final section of the pass and access the tar, you will be left with a feeling of awe, relief and disappointment all in one. relief that you made it through without mishap and disappointment that it's all over. this pass ranks amongst the top 10 south african passes in terms of the total package. there are others which are higher, longer, sharper, more dangerous, but there is only one swartberg pass. this is the one pass you must experience at least once in your lifetime.
it leaves one with the sense that those responsible for naming the various points up the pass, had exhausted their creative energies by the time they reached the summit (1575m asl) as the best name they could come up with was die top. it must have been a monumental effort.
the pass is a national monument / photo: googlehistory: thomas bain, with the help of some 250 convict labourers built the pass from 1883 to 1886. he managed to keep the gradient lower than 1:8 throughout the pass, compared to the steeper 1:6 of the montagu pass. bain cleverly used the ridges of the foothills for a comfortable 'altitude gaining' approach to the looming bulk of the swartberg range, where he chose the lowest saddle as his target.
it was tough going and there are many stories that abound about the hardships endured by these pioneering men. when the crest of the pass had been reached during the second winter, a road builders camp had been set up close to the summit. after a particularly heavy snowfall, the roof of the camp collapsed, killing several of the convicts.
by this stage of his road building career bain had developed several unique techniques employing his knowledge of science. one was his dry-walling construction using the principles of cohesion and friction, using no cement at all. this technique was first brought into south africa by john montagu and charles michell and the first known examples of dry walling to support roads dates to the montagu pass (built by michell) and bainskloof (built by thomas bain's father, andrew bain).
the other was using heat and water to break big rocks up. a large fire would be lit under or near a difficult rock and then cold water would be poured over it, resulting in the rock cracking into smaller, more manageable pieces. thomas acquired most of these skills from his father, (and to whom he was apprenticed for a several years), who had an intimate understanding of geology. in these early pioneering days, the tools employed were very rudimentary and consisted primarily of picks, shovels, sledgehammers, gunpowder and hard labour.
zoom in and out; rotate in any direction.
use the get route'feature (directly beneath the map): type in your address to get a personalised route straight from where you are to the pass, with time and distance included.
detailed written and printable directions.
drag the 'little orange man' icon onto the pass for a complete 360° tiltable "street view".


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Thanks to USDA Rural Development’s Rural Utilities Service funding and Home Communications, Inc., those who live and work in a rural Kansas community don’t have to travel miles for broadband service. High school and college students can upload, research, and complete homework assignments online. Employees can work remotely, farmers can monitor operations, and businesses can successfully market and promote their products and services.
Home Communications, Inc. (HCI), based in Gypsum, Kan., is one example of how rural telecommunication service providers are investing in the future of their communities. Since they opened doors as a rural telephone company in 1933, HCI has transitioned to a broadband service provider focused on growth by expanding their customer base and service territory.
When most people think of bats, images of dark caves, vampires and Halloween come to mind. But actually, bats get a bad rap, and we often don’t know how important they are for controlling insects, pollinating plants, dispersing seeds and improving biodiversity.
Many of our nation’s bats are facing population declines to near-extinction levels, primarily because of disease and loss of habitat. One of those species is the Indiana bat, an endangered species that has experienced rapid declines since the 1960s.
It takes time, patience and a committed partnership, but seeing thriving forests of longleaf pine trees return to Alabama’s Gulf Coast is well-worth the wait.
Longleaf pine forests once dominated the American Southeast, stretching across 90 million acres. A stronghold of the region’s environment and economy, longleaf was an essential building material used during the American Industrial Revolution. Today, only four percent of the original forests remain standing.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama is working with groups to revive this strong and resilient wood, while also providing environmental benefits for the Gulf Coastal Plain’s wildlife and water.
Wetlands and wildlife – they’re made for each other. Wetlands provide critical habitat, shelter food and places to raise young.
Landowners across the country are voluntarily restoring and protecting wetlands on private lands. This not only provides high-value wildlife habitat but provides many other benefits, such as cleaner water (wetlands act as filters!) and reduced flooding risk (they store water!).
Samantha Whitter represents the fifth generation at Whittier Farms in Sutton, Massachusetts. Her family’s 500-acre, 100-head dairy farm is one of the largest in this small town 10 miles south of Worcester—the second largest city in New England, after Boston.
Samantha’s dad, Wayne Whittier, signed up for aerial cover crop seeding offered by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The conservation practice involves a helicopter swooping over corn fields, releasing winter rye seed from a hopper swinging beneath the chopper. To a bystander, it might look like an air show or a crime scene investigation, but it’s actually a very controlled seed application that uses a Global Positioning System (GPS) to track the helicopter’s flight path and precisely map where seed was distributed.
The demand for local food is strong and growing. To meet the growing demand, farmers market managers are becoming creative entrepreneurs who connect rural America to urban and suburban businesses.
Last week, during National Farmers Market Week, I had the pleasure of visiting Crofton Farmers Market in Crofton, Maryland, to recognize state and local efforts to bring fresh foods and economic growth into their community. During my visit, I was given a tour of the market by market managers, Chad Houck and Scott Hariton, who are business partners with a passion for their community.

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thanks to usda rural development’s rural utilities service funding and home communications, inc., those who live and work in a rural kansas community don’t have to travel miles for broadband service. high school and college students can upload, research, and complete homework assignments online. employees can work remotely, farmers can monitor operations, and businesses can successfully market and promote their products and services.
home communications, inc. (hci), based in gypsum, kan., is one example of how rural telecommunication service providers are investing in the future of their communities. since they opened doors as a rural telephone company in 1933, hci has transitioned to a broadband service provider focused on growth by expanding their customer base and service territory.
when most people think of bats, images of dark caves, vampires and halloween come to mind. but actually, bats get a bad rap, and we often don’t know how important they are for controlling insects, pollinating plants, dispersing seeds and improving biodiversity.
many of our nation’s bats are facing population declines to near-extinction levels, primarily because of disease and loss of habitat. one of those species is the indiana bat, an endangered species that has experienced rapid declines since the 1960s.
it takes time, patience and a committed partnership, but seeing thriving forests of longleaf pine trees return to alabama’s gulf coast is well-worth the wait.
longleaf pine forests once dominated the american southeast, stretching across 90 million acres. a stronghold of the region’s environment and economy, longleaf was an essential building material used during the american industrial revolution. today, only four percent of the original forests remain standing.
the natural resources conservation service (nrcs) in alabama is working with groups to revive this strong and resilient wood, while also providing environmental benefits for the gulf coastal plain’s wildlife and water.
wetlands and wildlife – they’re made for each other. wetlands provide critical habitat, shelter food and places to raise young.
landowners across the country are voluntarily restoring and protecting wetlands on private lands. this not only provides high-value wildlife habitat but provides many other benefits, such as cleaner water (wetlands act as filters!) and reduced flooding risk (they store water!).
samantha whitter represents the fifth generation at whittier farms in sutton, massachusetts. her family’s 500-acre, 100-head dairy farm is one of the largest in this small town 10 miles south of worcester—the second largest city in new england, after boston.
samantha’s dad, wayne whittier, signed up for aerial cover crop seeding offered by usda’s natural resources conservation service (nrcs). the conservation practice involves a helicopter swooping over corn fields, releasing winter rye seed from a hopper swinging beneath the chopper. to a bystander, it might look like an air show or a crime scene investigation, but it’s actually a very controlled seed application that uses a global positioning system (gps) to track the helicopter’s flight path and precisely map where seed was distributed.
the demand for local food is strong and growing. to meet the growing demand, farmers market managers are becoming creative entrepreneurs who connect rural america to urban and suburban businesses.
last week, during national farmers market week, i had the pleasure of visiting crofton farmers market in crofton, maryland, to recognize state and local efforts to bring fresh foods and economic growth into their community. during my visit, i was given a tour of the market by market managers, chad houck and scott hariton, who are business partners with a passion for their community.


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SYC vice president Galen Green has previously served as co-chair of the First Year Council and SYC outreach committees.
The Second Year Council confirmed Galen Green as vice president at its general body meeting Sunday.
“She has the institutional knowledge, she’s confident, she has the respect of people on SYC and people in our class as a whole,” said SYC president Floyd Black, who assumed the presidency of the Class of 2019 following the recent announcement that former SYC President Ahmad Shawwal would be taking the fall semester off from the University.
Shawwal cited personal circumstances for taking time off from the University.
Green, a second-year College student, has previously served as co-chair of the First Year Council and SYC outreach committees. She also ran for SYC president in one of the most contested students elections in the spring, although Shawwal ultimately won the election.
Green received a majority of votes from the general body of the council to become vice president.
She said one of her goals is provide more support for transfer students and students seeking a greater sense of community at the University.
Black also shares this goal.
The Second Year Council has worked to attract and serve diverse membership.
In a previous interview with The Cavalier Daily, Shawwal noted that the nearly 60-member council has members from a variety of backgrounds.
Black said he would like SYC to organize events that bring people together and noted the upcoming Welcome Back Bash on the evening of Aug. 26, an event he said is expected to draw hundreds of students.
Black also said he would like to see more outreach to African-American and other minority students.
Green said a main difference between first and second year is that students live in various on-Grounds and off-Grounds locations, which can present a challenge can be bringing people together.

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syc vice president galen green has previously served as co-chair of the first year council and syc outreach committees.
the second year council confirmed galen green as vice president at its general body meeting sunday.
“she has the institutional knowledge, she’s confident, she has the respect of people on syc and people in our class as a whole,” said syc president floyd black, who assumed the presidency of the class of 2019 following the recent announcement that former syc president ahmad shawwal would be taking the fall semester off from the university.
shawwal cited personal circumstances for taking time off from the university.
green, a second-year college student, has previously served as co-chair of the first year council and syc outreach committees. she also ran for syc president in one of the most contested students elections in the spring, although shawwal ultimately won the election.
green received a majority of votes from the general body of the council to become vice president.
she said one of her goals is provide more support for transfer students and students seeking a greater sense of community at the university.
black also shares this goal.
the second year council has worked to attract and serve diverse membership.
in a previous interview with the cavalier daily, shawwal noted that the nearly 60-member council has members from a variety of backgrounds.
black said he would like syc to organize events that bring people together and noted the upcoming welcome back bash on the evening of aug. 26, an event he said is expected to draw hundreds of students.
black also said he would like to see more outreach to african-american and other minority students.
green said a main difference between first and second year is that students live in various on-grounds and off-grounds locations, which can present a challenge can be bringing people together.


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So you might ask yourself, “What is going on?” How can things be so bad that educators feel the need to petition?
Superintendent Michael Hanson’s administration issued a mandate to all school principals, vice principals and counselors to lower the number of suspensions and expulsions districtwide using a repackaged, rhetoric-filled behavioral modification program called Restorative Justice.
This Restorative Justice concept is not new. These interventions usually fail under the weight of their overexaggerated promises. This leads to an odd belief that if you decrease the number of official suspensions on paper, you can claim success regarding improved behavior.
Fresno Unified board member Christopher De La Cerda, McLane’s representative, highlighted this delusion when he stated, “The data confirms that restorative practices at McLane are working as we intended it to work.” Sort of like bragging that no one drowned in the pool after the water was removed.
If the intention was for more than 80 percent of the teaching staff to be so fed up they needed to file a petition – congratulations! Mission accomplished.
The saddest part of this debacle is that it has ironically resulted in increased insecurity and systemic violence for our teachers and students who truly want to be educated.
But here is the most disappointing fact: This situation did not need to happen; it was self-inflicted.
Three years ago, there was a wonderful, accredited, academic program in Fresno Unified that took in up to 1,600 secondary students a year, who either could not – or should not – attend a traditional high school.
This program was a last-chance beacon of hope for thousands of students who, by their own fault or the fault of others, would have had no real chance of graduating from high school. It was called the J.E.Young Academic Center (JEY). It provided an educational sanctuary for the very students FUSD is trying to corral with this Restorative Justice debacle.
Every student was treated – educationally and emotionally – as a unique individual. JEY accepted the entire spectrum of students; from those whose special needs could not be adequately met, to those whose behaviors could not be adequately accommodated on a traditional high school campus. This program was an oasis for students on the precipice of failure.
It was a wonderful independent study program that served the needs of those most in need. Everybody won. But that didn’t matter.
For spurious and ego-driven reasons, this program was dismantled and diminished to a mere shell of its former self. It was replaced by a program that failed after two years. Like prisons, it involves removing those in society with unacceptable behaviors and placing them into a concentrated environment of only themselves.
If shooting oneself in the foot was considered a good thing, then FUSD could qualify as a world-class marksman regarding this issue. If FUSD really wanted to practice restorative justice, it would bring JEY back to its previous stature. Maybe Larry Powell could help.
William (Bill) Larkin monitors online credit-recovery classes in the Apex program. He taught in the JEY program for eight years. Connect with him at William.Larkin@fresnounified.org.

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so you might ask yourself, “what is going on?” how can things be so bad that educators feel the need to petition?
superintendent michael hanson’s administration issued a mandate to all school principals, vice principals and counselors to lower the number of suspensions and expulsions districtwide using a repackaged, rhetoric-filled behavioral modification program called restorative justice.
this restorative justice concept is not new. these interventions usually fail under the weight of their overexaggerated promises. this leads to an odd belief that if you decrease the number of official suspensions on paper, you can claim success regarding improved behavior.
fresno unified board member christopher de la cerda, mclane’s representative, highlighted this delusion when he stated, “the data confirms that restorative practices at mclane are working as we intended it to work.” sort of like bragging that no one drowned in the pool after the water was removed.
if the intention was for more than 80 percent of the teaching staff to be so fed up they needed to file a petition – congratulations! mission accomplished.
the saddest part of this debacle is that it has ironically resulted in increased insecurity and systemic violence for our teachers and students who truly want to be educated.
but here is the most disappointing fact: this situation did not need to happen; it was self-inflicted.
three years ago, there was a wonderful, accredited, academic program in fresno unified that took in up to 1,600 secondary students a year, who either could not – or should not – attend a traditional high school.
this program was a last-chance beacon of hope for thousands of students who, by their own fault or the fault of others, would have had no real chance of graduating from high school. it was called the j.e.young academic center (jey). it provided an educational sanctuary for the very students fusd is trying to corral with this restorative justice debacle.
every student was treated – educationally and emotionally – as a unique individual. jey accepted the entire spectrum of students; from those whose special needs could not be adequately met, to those whose behaviors could not be adequately accommodated on a traditional high school campus. this program was an oasis for students on the precipice of failure.
it was a wonderful independent study program that served the needs of those most in need. everybody won. but that didn’t matter.
for spurious and ego-driven reasons, this program was dismantled and diminished to a mere shell of its former self. it was replaced by a program that failed after two years. like prisons, it involves removing those in society with unacceptable behaviors and placing them into a concentrated environment of only themselves.
if shooting oneself in the foot was considered a good thing, then fusd could qualify as a world-class marksman regarding this issue. if fusd really wanted to practice restorative justice, it would bring jey back to its previous stature. maybe larry powell could help.
william (bill) larkin monitors online credit-recovery classes in the apex program. he taught in the jey program for eight years. connect with him at william.larkin@fresnounified.org.


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Georgetown — Sally Long, a long-time resident of the Georgetown area, died Wednesday the 18th of June at Sun Bridge Healthcare Center.
Born in 1928 in Madison, S.D., Sally received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education from South Dakota State College in 1951. She continued her education at the University of Minnesota, from which she received her M.Ed. in Nursing in 1955.
Sally taught Nursing at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in the mid-1960s and worked at various psychiatric nursing facilities throughout western Massachusetts in the 1970s. In a career shift, she took a position as a librarian assistant at Franklin County Technical School, Turners Falls, where she worked until her retirement.
Sally loved good food and socializing, enjoyed going to movies and plays with friends, and had a wonderful smile that could light up a room.
She is survived by her niece, Tabitha Winslow and several grandnieces, all of whom live in southern California, and brought great joy to her later years.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society, PO Box 319, South Deerfield, MA 01373.
The Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst, has been entrusted with arrangements.

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georgetown — sally long, a long-time resident of the georgetown area, died wednesday the 18th of june at sun bridge healthcare center.
born in 1928 in madison, s.d., sally received a bachelor of science in nursing education from south dakota state college in 1951. she continued her education at the university of minnesota, from which she received her m.ed. in nursing in 1955.
sally taught nursing at the university of massachusetts at amherst in the mid-1960s and worked at various psychiatric nursing facilities throughout western massachusetts in the 1970s. in a career shift, she took a position as a librarian assistant at franklin county technical school, turners falls, where she worked until her retirement.
sally loved good food and socializing, enjoyed going to movies and plays with friends, and had a wonderful smile that could light up a room.
she is survived by her niece, tabitha winslow and several grandnieces, all of whom live in southern california, and brought great joy to her later years.
memorial gifts may be made to the dakin pioneer valley humane society, po box 319, south deerfield, ma 01373.
the douglass funeral service, amherst, has been entrusted with arrangements.