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<feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xml:lang="en"><title>Pumula Guest Farm Blog - Pumula Guest Farm</title><link href="https://www.pumulaguestfarm.co.za/blog/" rel="alternate"></link><link href="http://www.pumulaguestfarm.co.za/blog/atom/" rel="self"></link><id>https://www.pumulaguestfarm.co.za/blog/</id><updated>2021-05-31T00:00:00+02:00</updated><author><name>Pumula Guest Farm</name><email>info@pumulaguestfarm.co.za</email></author><subtitle>&lt;p&gt;Discussions on news of the area, Pumula Guest Farm and travelling in general. And other stuff the queen finds amusing.&lt;/p&gt;</subtitle><category term="Fouriesburg"></category><category term="TED Talk"></category><rights>Copyright (c) 2026, Pumula Guest Farm</rights><entry><title>Gaan Kaalkop</title><link href="https://www.pumulaguestfarm.co.za/blog/post/baldness/" rel="alternate"></link><updated>2021-05-31T00:00:00+02:00</updated><id>https://www.pumulaguestfarm.co.za/blog/post/baldness/</id><summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="prose-button" href="https://www.vryeweekblad.com/bulletins/2021-05-31-gaan-op-kaalkop/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Kaalkop&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</summary><rights>Copyright (c) 2021, Pumula Guest Farm</rights></entry><entry><title>Vaccine Myths</title><link href="https://www.pumulaguestfarm.co.za/blog/post/vaccine-myths/" rel="alternate"></link><updated>2021-05-31T00:00:00+02:00</updated><id>https://www.pumulaguestfarm.co.za/blog/post/vaccine-myths/</id><summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="prose-button" href="https://www.publichealth.org/public-awareness/understanding-vaccines/vaccine-myths-debunked/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;DEBUNKED Vaccine MYTHS&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="prose-button" href="https://www.publichealth.org/public-awareness/understanding-vaccines/goes-vaccine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;What goes into a vaccine&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</summary><rights>Copyright (c) 2021, Pumula Guest Farm</rights></entry><entry><title>30 Day Writing Challenge</title><link href="https://www.pumulaguestfarm.co.za/blog/post/30-day-writing-challenge/" rel="alternate"></link><updated>2020-04-24T00:00:00+02:00</updated><id>https://www.pumulaguestfarm.co.za/blog/post/30-day-writing-challenge/</id><summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;List 10 things that make you really happy.&lt;br /&gt;Write something that someone told you about yourself that you never forgot.&lt;br /&gt;What are your top 3 pet peeves?&lt;br /&gt;Write about someone who inspires you.&lt;br /&gt;List five places you want to visit.&lt;br /&gt;Five ways to win your heart.&lt;br /&gt;List 10 songs that you’re loving right now.&lt;br /&gt;Share something you struggle with.&lt;br /&gt;Post some words of wisdom that speak to you.&lt;br /&gt;Write about something for which you feel strongly.&lt;br /&gt;Something you always think, “What if …” about.&lt;br /&gt;Write about five blessings in your life.&lt;br /&gt;What are you excited about?&lt;br /&gt;Post your favorite movies that you never get tired of watching.&lt;br /&gt;Bullet-point your whole day.&lt;br /&gt;Something that you miss.&lt;br /&gt;Post about your zodiac sign, and whether or not it fits you.&lt;br /&gt;Post 30 facts about yourself.&lt;br /&gt;Discuss your first love.&lt;br /&gt;Post about three celebrity crushes.&lt;br /&gt;What three lessons do you want your children to learn from you?&lt;br /&gt;Put your music on shuffle and post the first ten songs.&lt;br /&gt;A letter to someone, anyone.&lt;br /&gt;Write about a lesson you’ve learned the hard way.&lt;br /&gt;Think of any word. Search it on google images. Write something inspired by the 11th image.&lt;br /&gt;Write about an area in your life that you’d like to improve.&lt;br /&gt;Conversely, write about something that’s kicking ass right now.&lt;br /&gt;Post five things that make you laugh-out-loud.&lt;br /&gt;What are your goals for the next 30 days?&lt;br /&gt;Your highs and lows for the month.&lt;/p&gt;</summary><rights>Copyright (c) 2020, Pumula Guest Farm</rights></entry><entry><title>Can we teach machines to be moral?</title><link href="https://www.pumulaguestfarm.co.za/blog/post/can-we-teach-machines-to-be-moral/" rel="alternate"></link><updated>2019-10-01T00:00:00+02:00</updated><id>https://www.pumulaguestfarm.co.za/blog/post/can-we-teach-machines-to-be-moral/</id><summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="prose-button" href="https://www.mercatornet.com/connecting/view/can-we-teach-machines-to-be-moral/22893" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Read the Article&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</summary><rights>Copyright (c) 2019, Pumula Guest Farm</rights></entry><entry><title>Ted Talk - What makes a good life</title><link href="https://www.pumulaguestfarm.co.za/blog/post/what-makes-a-good-life/" rel="alternate"></link><updated>2019-05-27T00:00:00+02:00</updated><id>https://www.pumulaguestfarm.co.za/blog/post/what-makes-a-good-life/</id><summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="prose-button" href="https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_waldinger_what_makes_a_good_life_lessons_from_the_longest_study_on_happiness?rid=Fq8AtZL2sdgn#t-751330" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Worth Spreading&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</summary><category term="TED Talk"></category><rights>Copyright (c) 2019, Pumula Guest Farm</rights></entry><entry><title>CLUNY ANIMAL TRUST</title><link href="https://www.pumulaguestfarm.co.za/blog/post/cluny-animal-trust/" rel="alternate"></link><updated>2019-05-13T00:00:00+02:00</updated><id>https://www.pumulaguestfarm.co.za/blog/post/cluny-animal-trust/</id><summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="prose-button" href="http://clunyanimaltrust.co.za/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;CLUNY ANIMAL Trust&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="prose-button" href="https://web.facebook.com/clunyanimaltrust.co.za/?_rdc=1&amp;amp;_rdr" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Cluny Animal Trust Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</summary><rights>Copyright (c) 2019, Pumula Guest Farm</rights></entry><entry><title>Full Moon at Pumula Guest Farm</title><link href="https://www.pumulaguestfarm.co.za/blog/post/full-moon-at-pumula-guest-farm/" rel="alternate"></link><updated>2019-04-11T00:00:00+02:00</updated><id>https://www.pumulaguestfarm.co.za/blog/post/full-moon-at-pumula-guest-farm/</id><summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://sawx.co.za/moon-phase-calendar-south-africa.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Current stage of the moon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</summary><rights>Copyright (c) 2019, Pumula Guest Farm</rights></entry><entry><title>Close to Clarens</title><link href="https://www.pumulaguestfarm.co.za/blog/post/clarens-tourism-forum/" rel="alternate"></link><updated>2017-07-25T00:00:00+02:00</updated><id>https://www.pumulaguestfarm.co.za/blog/post/clarens-tourism-forum/</id><summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="prose-button" href="https://web.facebook.com/Clarens.Tourism.Forum/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Clarens Tourism &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0e5299e6f2a90575d6d7cabd6/files/74a86ae1-e098-435a-82cc-ec4bd9066875/Clarens_Surrounds_2019_Events_Calendar.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Clarens and surrounding areas events - 2019&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</summary><category term="Fouriesburg"></category><rights>Copyright (c) 2017, Pumula Guest Farm</rights></entry><entry><title>Recovery / Rehab</title><link href="https://www.pumulaguestfarm.co.za/blog/post/july-2016-rehab/" rel="alternate"></link><updated>2016-07-14T00:00:00+02:00</updated><id>https://www.pumulaguestfarm.co.za/blog/post/july-2016-rehab/</id><summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="prose-button" href="http://www.jerichorehab.co.za/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Jericho Recovery Centre&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="prose-button" href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10154662364016165&amp;amp;id=10388591164" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;KAREN ZOID - OPEN LETTER on Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="prose-button" href="https://web.facebook.com/AQuietPeace/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;ALPHA Treatment &amp;amp; Support&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</summary><category term="Fouriesburg"></category><rights>Copyright (c) 2016, Pumula Guest Farm</rights></entry><entry><title>Fouriesburg Info</title><link href="https://www.pumulaguestfarm.co.za/blog/post/fouriesburg-info/" rel="alternate"></link><updated>2016-05-16T00:00:00+02:00</updated><id>https://www.pumulaguestfarm.co.za/blog/post/fouriesburg-info/</id><summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;"Fouriesburg, 330km or about three hours' drive from Johannesburg, provides the opportunity for outdoor adventure in the mountains on the Lesotho border, where there is snow in winter and inspiring views all-year round. It is a short drive from the popular town of Clarens and the Golden Gate Highlands National Park.&lt;br /&gt;DID YOU KNOW?&lt;br /&gt;About 30 000 people live in Fouriesburg and the neighbouring township of Mashaeng.&lt;br /&gt;'If you’re looking for an outdoor adventure in the mountains, you will not run out of things to do in this area,' &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;'There are superb hikes and horse trails, or you can simply sit under a tree and take in the scenery,'&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For those interested in horse trails, there are excellent options, anything from one-hour rides to trails lasting several days.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Hikers have several routes from which to choose, ranging from 2km paths to multi-day hikes, including a trail to see dinosaur footprints at the Mafube Mountain Retreat.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Fouriesburg is about 30km from the popular town of Clarens, and many visitors enjoy the drive through the mountains to spend the day in Clarens or the nearby Golden Gate Highlands National Park.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Winter is a particularly popular time in Fouriesburg, when the surrounding Maluti, Rooiberg and Witteberg mountains are covered in snow.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Cherry season, in November, is also popular, when Fouriesburg and nearby Ficksburg offer visitors the opportunity to see a working cherry farm, where they can walk through the orchards, ride on tractors and pick their own cherries.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The food and accommodation in and around Fouriesburg is an adventure in itself. Visitors can stay at a guest farm, working farm, in one of the nature reserves or in one of the B&amp;amp;Bs in town.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A novelty in town is Issy’s Supermarket, one of the last remaining old-style general dealers where you buy anything from a bag of maize to a bicycle."&lt;/p&gt;</summary><category term="Fouriesburg"></category><rights>Copyright (c) 2016, Pumula Guest Farm</rights></entry><entry><title>War in the Valley</title><link href="https://www.pumulaguestfarm.co.za/blog/post/war-in-the-valley/" rel="alternate"></link><updated>2016-05-16T00:00:00+02:00</updated><id>https://www.pumulaguestfarm.co.za/blog/post/war-in-the-valley/</id><summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="prose-button" href="http://clarensnews.co.za/war-in-the-valley/" target="_blank"&gt;War in the Valley&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</summary><category term="Fouriesburg"></category><rights>Copyright (c) 2016, Pumula Guest Farm</rights></entry></feed>