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Young campers understand how to live.

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The Lifesavers' army tent. Our Kleinmond camping village is quiet this morning. The blue flag status beach has treacherous back currents and our volunteer lifesaver neighbours have already left to do their duty.   About 9:00 the two young campers, Erin and Seth, were playing cricket while granddad Linden was packing up. Now and then Linden would join them and celebrate when either boy hits a four or a six.   Both Erin and Seth have long, golden locks. Erin came over to chat with me.   "We are growing our hair for cancer. We need to grow it to 24cm before we cut it".   The homeschooled brothers had learned about cancer and how people help those with cancer. Erin was the one who decided he wanted to grow his hair and then donate his locks. Seth followed suit. Erin and Seth volunteered to grow their hair that they will donate to Cancer patients.     About 11:00 Christo and friends came to our site to collect the kettle, mugs, cutlery and milk. They did...

Two blessed grandchildren camping with Grandpa Lyndon

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  Cool trio of Lyndon and his two handsome grandsons.   Just opposite our Kleinmond campsite is a lovely, family: #Linden Bradfield and his two grandsons.   The three campers are organized. Their campsite is a reflection of their smooth camping style. The tent with its minimalist camping necessities cuts a clean picture. The boys are as chilled as their granddad and they use what nature can provide. Yesterday they came back armed with firewood that they picked up along the path.   We are not using our entire site so we have the occasional pedestrians passing through to get to the path that takes you to the lagoon and beach.   On their first walk this morning, I saw the trio looking for the designated path. This footpath that separates our camp from my sister's has been cut off by a parked car. Linden must have told the boys they would have to crisscross through our communal section.   "But didn't you tell us we mustn't disturb the other campers? We must no...