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Published by tasch, 2019-01-30 10:25:22

Khuluma Feb 2019

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EXPERIENCE FOOD FIGHTS AND OTHER CULINARY CONTESTS

GAMES NON-EATERS PLAY WINNERS AND LOSERS PHOTO FINISH Words: Anna Trapido, Pictures: Ivan_Nikulin/shutterstock.com, Victor Brave/shutterstock.com, Artesania Digital/shutterstock.com, Supplied

The aforementioned country contests are Izikhothane and the dinner-party Whether the sporting code calls
per force seasonal. The summer glut of divas play power games through for opulence or abstemiousness,
pineapples drives the people of Bathurst the medium of opulent excess but social media plays a signi cant
towards tossing tournaments. Vrot fruit there are also those who compete role. e phenomenon of food
flies and then the pineapple season ends to be the most ostentatiously photography taking over the playing
which brings the competitions to a close. ascetic. Competitive clean eating is
Everyone in town goes off to the Pig and everywhere, with every day bringing eld has grown so out of control,
Whistle pub for a pint and a potpie. Real a new restriction. Almost invariably that, in 2017, the New York Times
life resumes. flavour is forgotten in the pursuit of ran a story about how culinary
pseudo-scientific purity. schools have begun to include
There is no such respite for the players courses on the ne art of Instagram
of urban gourmet games. Mother Nature Obviously, there are those with genuine food photography.
does not limit the activities of East moral and medical dietary requirements
Rand township Izikhothane cliques who but most such Spartans live (and blog) If you are feeling sour and
deliberately destroy edible and quaffable to judge. In so doing they move out of inadequate in the face of other
symbols of wealth in order to intimidate the sports arena and into religious people’s Instagram images, take
others. Ultra Mel custard, buckets of KFC extremism where only followers eating comfort in the thought that a short-
and oceans of Johnny Walker Black are ‘clean’ foods are deemed pure while term desire to share envy-inducing
spat out, stood on and set fire to at such those indulging in the occasional token eats may ultimately score own goals.
street-side swag battles. bit of kale or some chia seeds are Surely the incessant posting of
considered unworthy. Champagne and caviar pictures by
Similarly, season has little, if any, impact the (alleged) VBS looters will one
on suburban South Africa’s ferociously Amidst the competitive clean-eating day serve as evidence of ill-gotten
competitive dinner-party circuit from which charlatans, however, there are real gains before a judge? Getting caught
any potential pleasure has long since been healthy eating experts. Dr Tracy in acts of conspicuous consumption
subverted in favour of an urge to ‘outdo Nelwamondo of Modern Traditions with other people’s money is not the
our friends’ with exotic ingredients and (moderntraditions.co.za) offers sensible, only instance of Instagram induced
absurdly complicated cooking techniques. scientifically supported advice on how edible own goals. Chefs striving for
Be aware that anyone who is taking the day to use organic indigenous ingredients likes are increasingly cooking for
off work to construct a cold smoker from as part of a strategy to combat lifestyle cameras rather than taste buds and
two dustbins or staying up all night basting disease. Anyone who ever has tasted we all lose out when that happens.
and pulling pork is seeking control over the her mbuyu baobab and marula nut ice
company. To sous-vide anything at home is cream knows that she understands the
an act of aggression. importance of great taste too.

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DIGS FOR THE RESTLESS EXPERIENCE

REST ASSURED

POWER NAP
Whether your next holiday entails carving out a trail or flying on the breeze,
these three addresses will suit the actively inclined

1 FAIRWAYS TO HEAVEN

Don’t be intimidated by the name: although Champagne Sports Resort may sound like the kind of place where you’re expected to be
up before dawn to do laps around the athletic track overseen by a muscle-bound trainer, in reality this blissfully situated Drakensberg
retreat is designed for deep relaxation. Guests are in fact welcome to ignore the 18-hole championship golf course (pictured above),
bypass the tennis and beach volleyball courts, and turn their noses up at any or all of the five swimming pools. You can refuse to run
or take your bike on any of the superb mountain trails that stretch as far as 30km into neighbouring estates. Because as much as
there’s plenty here to keep you in peak physical condition, you can just as easily settle in and do just about nothing at all – check into
the spa, stretch out on a lounger in full view of the Champagne and Cathkin peaks, or set off to calmly explore the idyllic countryside
that surrounds you. champagnesportsresort.com

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EXPERIENCE DIGS FOR THE RESTLESS

3
2

2 BEACHES, BIKES AND BUNGEE JUMPS 3 WHICHEVER WAY THE WIND BLOWS Pictures: Supplied

They call it the Hibiscus Coast and it’s a place of super-agreeable On the Cape West Coast, Langebaan is a reputed epicentre for
weather, gorgeous beaches, and adventure both in and out of the kiteboarding. A combination of flat water on the lagoon and wind
water. In the heart of KZN’s South Coast, Umthunzi is a comfy that reliably picks up over summer (and continues deep into
hotel (and renowned wedding venue) in Umtentweni near Port March), has made it a haven for experienced riders as well as
Shepstone, a town known for its year-round holiday atmosphere travellers looking to learn how to fly. Here, Windtown Lagoon
and its proximity to golf courses and myriad spots to hike, run and Hotel was the country’s first kitesurfing ‘resort’, and apart from
explore, or swim, dive and surf. From the hotel, the beach is a offering ease of access to the windblown water, they have gear
short stroll away, and there are views of the ocean – and for rent and in-house instructors who claim they’ll get you
potentially whales, too. Boat operators offer dolphin-watching airborne with 20 hours of lessons. As prices suggest, it’s no mere
cruises, fishing expeditions, and access to two of the country’s backpackers hangout. Instead, Windtown offers comfy digs and
most legendary scuba locations – Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks. plentiful spaces to chill out and recuperate between kiting
Inland, there are the bungee leaps and ziplines at Oribi Gorge, sessions. There’s a pool to laze at, occasional yoga workshops,
while Umtentweni itself is home to the Burry Stander Bike Park, and the rooms aren’t bad at all. On wind-free days, you can explore
great for family rides and trail runs, and the nearby Dezzi Raceway the West Coast National Park or visit the astonishing Fossil Park
offers a different kind of visceral thrill. All this, and Umthunzi where the petrified remains of sabre-tooth cats, short-necked
offers fine quarters to return to after an action-packed day, with a giraffes and even bears are among the exhibits of long-extinct
relaxed, intimate atmosphere, restful digs, and good meals served animals that existed in the region millions of years ago.
at the in-house restaurant, 30⁰ South. umthunzi.co.za windtown-sa.com

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PEDALLING THE PENINSULA EXPLORE

EXPLORE
Here. There. Everywhere.

Words: Keith Bain, Picture: Sam Clark TOUR DE FORCE

The 109km Cape Town Cycle Tour on 10 March is the largest timed bicycle
race on earth. Driving the route by car with typical traffic should take around
two hours and 45 minutes, which means the race’s top contenders can do it
faster by bike (last year Nolan Hoffman finished in 2h37m30s). As this photo

attests, though, the Cycle Tour is by no means merely about racing to the
finish – views, camaraderie and the human spirit are all part of the cocktail that
fuels the aspirations of the 35 000 cyclists who traverse the iconic route with

its stupendous scenery and memorable climbs of Smitswinkel, Chapman’s
Peak and Suikerbossie. The main race is actually also the culmination of the
nine-day Lifecycle Week which kicks off in the Cape Winelands with the Cycle
Tour MTB Challenge (2 March), and includes the Junior cycling event on 3
March and a cycling expo at the Cape Town Stadium (7–9 March). The official
substitution process happens this month, so if you missed out on an entry you

may still have a chance to join in the fun. capetowncycletour.com

World-travelling athletes 69 and wrestling’s feign-free furies 81
PLUS Tracey-Lee’s mad skills 62 Earth’s silliest sports 91

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MAJOR FATIGUE EXPLORE

She’s trained her
vocal chords to reach the high
notes and the low ones. Plus she has the stamina
to sustain her through hours on stage for her gigs
in front of an audience. But place her on a field
full of athletes and she’s certain to score an own
goal. From that first toddler sack race to rooting
for the wrong team, Tracey-Lee Oliver reveals
a life of sporting misadventures

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EXPLORE MAJOR FATIGUE it’s performing itself
that keeps me fit. I
Tracey-Lee, please tell us do make an effort to
about your most legendary at least keep up the
sporting moment? pretense of staying in
It was at a church function. They shape. So I practise
said it would be fun. I climbed into yoga when I have
the musky potato sack and started time (I can actually
hopping. At first I thought I might do a headstand). But
actually win, or at least make it to frankly often the
the finish. Instead I felt my feet
fold sideways and the smell of soil case is that my most
intensifying as gravity reminded me favourite posture is
that I wasn’t walking on the moon Nama-just-stay-
– I was on planet earth and stuck in
a sack. Stumbling to my tiny in-bed.
knees, I sustained a potato Is yoga not
sack-cum-grass burn that a sport?
haunts me to this day.
Thanks to that legendary Yoga, obviously,
defeat, I know what isn’t a sport,
grass tastes like and I although
have never been able to it does
look at a potato sack the sometimes
same way. get so intense
Shame, man! Have you I perspire in
ever tasted victory? strange and
In my last two years of awkward
primary school, I hit 1,74m places. I’m that
in height and suddenly all the girl who, after
teachers wanted me to do either class, has such
high jump or long jump. Anything bad crotch sweat
with a jump in it, they wanted me it looks like I peed
to sign up for. But I wasn’t having myself. Because Warrior
any of that, so I steered myself One is ferocious, you know?
towards drum majorettes. I was What do you have against
a flag girl. We only practiced team sports?
for six months and we won our Mainly, it’s all about men – grown
very first tournament. men – playing with balls, right? I
Drummies isn’t exactly don’t get it. Surely these guys can
a sport, though. find a better way to pass the time.
No. I believe if you really want to be a
How do you stay fit for team player you should start by
the stage? finishing that braai pit you started
I find being on stage quite building in the back yard. That’s a
energising, so often great way to earn some brownie
points and score, buddy!
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Interview: Keith Bain, Pictures: Sven Kristian So if ball just so they can
sports are out, check-in on Facebook,
how about then leave.
running? Which sporting
I don’t believe in events would you
running, unless actually make an
– maybe – it’s effort to watch?
the zombie I really loved rhythmic
apocalypse gymnastics when I was
and the undead younger, so maybe that.
are hot on my I also love breakdancing
heels, trying to take battles – even better when
a bite out of me! But girls are dancing. An athlete
even then, having done the I admire enough that it might
research, I imagine they’d be encourage me to actually take
quite slow, so I’d probably up a sport is Serena Williams.
be fine doing a brisk walk. Any woman in fact who has
What sport do you had to battle it out in a
consider most sport dominated by men
ridiculous? is motivation for me.
Apparently there’s a Under what circumstances
sport called cheese would you support a
rolling where a sports team?
wheel of cheese Even though I’m not a
gets pushed huge sports fan, I’m not
down a hill and against dressing up in green
hundreds of and gold and trotting
people run after along to give my support
it! Why though? for a deserving team!
Unless there’s a Watching cricket with
10-litre bottle of the distraction of beer
red wine waiting at the and snacks, maybe –
bottom of that hill, I don’t someone has to be
see the point. [You can read more
about cheese rolling on page 97.] the tipsy fan rooting
We understand why you avoid for the wrong team.
playing sports, but what about I like the idea of
spectator sports?
I love watching people at the gym cricket with
- especially the mirror athletes. I a braai and
always wonder what their motivation a chance to catch
is. Is it vanity? Is it health? Is it just a tan. Killing multiple
to post Instagram selfies? I’ve birdies with one stone…
seen guys come into the gym Wait... Are we watching
cricket or golf? Oh look, an
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TRAVELS WITH SUPER MEN EXPLORE

For these guys, seeing and
experiencing the world is
part of the rigour of the job.
Biénne Huisman finds out
how four athletes, each at
the top of their game, travel

– for work and play

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70 FEBRUARY 2019 THE ACCIDENTAL
ADVENTURER

South African kiteboarding icon Oswald
‘Ozzie’ Smith has travelled to beautiful
and windswept beaches around the globe
since he was 13. Boarding since he was
11, and now based at Big Bay in Cape
Town, he says Mauritius is his top kiting
destination, but has tasted sea and salt
as far afield as Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia
and the Bahamas (where he gleefully
ripped off his boardies for a
quick underwater nude photo).

Oswald counts it a privilege to take
his passion around the world with
him; describing himself as ‘stoked’ and
blessed. ‘Every place has a different

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Despite any trepidation he might have nightmare for me because the entire
felt, Ozzie says it’s the engagement with village stormed at me with machetes! I
ordinary people that makes even the was so scared. At the end of the day, what
most complex destinations worth visiting. they really wanted from me was money.
‘Overall, the Egyptian people I met were So I gave them what they wanted and left
friendly and when I saw the pyramids, it in peace.’
reminded me that every place has its own
type of beauty.’ Next up for Ozzie might be Uruguay
– but who knows? His travelling style is
Sometimes, though, he says even spontaneous and he prefers to go with
the friendliest environments throw the flow. Despite his far-flung adventures,
unpleasant moments at you. ‘On my he loves returning home to South Africa.
last trip to Bali, I created a big problem ‘It’s the people, my family and my friends
for myself when I crashed my bike into that make it so dear to my heart,’ he says.
a local lady. Fortunately, she only got ‘There is no place like home, no matter
scratched, but it turned into an absolute how far you wander.’

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way. You can never expect anything,’ he
says. ‘For example, Turkey had some of the
best freestyle lagoons that I have ever kited
in, I was riding in boardshorts every day.
The town I stayed in was a little community
where everyone knows one another and
the people are always happy to lend a
helping hand. The one thing that took my
breath away was an underwater cave I got
to explore. It was one of the most beautiful
experiences I've ever had.'

The 22-year-old says his travelling
adventures occasionally include surprises
he hadn’t bargained on: ‘Egypt was
full of the unexpected,’ he says. ‘I went
kiting in North Sinai where there’s a war
happening at the moment. We drove
through base camps, past army patrols,
and probably got searched about five
times in one day. I’m not gonna lie, it’s a
little bit scary when you’re flying above
the water and looking down to see
soldiers patrolling the shoreline with
machine guns.’

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