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Disagreeing with another person in an argument must be viewed for what it is. Disagreement. Both parties will have an opinion on a topic, but may not agree with one another’s versions. This does not make one person wrong, or the other right – it simply means they don’t view things the same way. Every … Continue reading Twenty-Two Years of One

I am not often commissioned to write about myself. But this time around, All Out Adventures gave me an open brief and said, “write what you want.” Though not about me, I do star as the context of the message I would like to portray. To build the backdrop, you need to know my health … Continue reading Mountain Medicine

Wow – many would be forgiven for thinking we simply skipped Spring and moved directly onto Summer. In the last few weeks here in the KZN Midlands, we have had many a day soaring into the 30’s. We look outside though and we still see mostly dry, dusty countryside, gasping with thirst. Precious rains have … Continue reading Spring has Sprung

Berg. Winter. Glorious day. From the shade of the makeshift veranda at All Out Adventures’ coffee area, I observed the sources of squealing, shrieking and screaming. To my left, kids were springing from trampolines, aided by bungee cords that whipped them up high. Beyond them, a young couple reached the top of the King Swing … Continue reading Life is our Purpose

Spring is almost upon us, and the brighter, warmer weather is being enjoyed by all. The beauty of the Northern Berg is a fresh new sight each day, unrivalled and majestic. It is enough to put a spring in your step and set you up for a brilliant day – every day. All Out Adventures … Continue reading Everything is new

I stepped out into the crispy cool of the morning mist. Beneath my boots, the grass is brown, but still without the frosty crunch. Each breath vapours in a cloud before my face – still a childish enjoyment. Pulling on my beanie, I cast my eyes across the undulating hills and shadowed valleys to the … Continue reading Autumn Range

Since Easter, which is a very prominent event in the lives of Christians, is upon us – let’s look briefly into what it’s about. We know that on what was to become Easter Friday, Jesus was crucified. Though Christians celebrate his resurrection on the Sunday, He arose on the third day. More importantly though, was … Continue reading The Greatest ‘Second Chance’

March is a busy month for humans. Globally, we celebrate International Women’s Day, and locally, Human Rights Month. As South Africans, we are born into one of the most progressive constitutions worldwide. Furthermore, we are privileged to inherit a country that is so geographically diverse, spacious and with loads of outdoor recreation. Not only do … Continue reading All Out Right

February is Valentine’s month – which is a difficult topic to link to adventure activity – so let’s focus on a character not many of us know much about. Cupid. Research on this chap illustrates a lot of variations to his culture and physiology; but in classical mythology, Cupid (meaning “desire” in Latin) is the … Continue reading Son of Venus