#99 steps

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1898 vs 2022 – Looking NW showing at the Pedestrian Bridge (over PCH, CA-1) that connects the Palisades, at the end of Arizona Ave, to the beach right where the original 1875-built 99 Steps were located.

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MAJ 2026は日本語ラップをどう見たのか──STUTSが目立ち、ちゃんみながJ-POPに置かれた理由

via @stuts_atik（STUTS公式）instagram 音楽の賞のニュースって、「ふーん」で流してしまいがちですよね。でも、2026年6月13日に開かれる「MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026」（MAJ 2026）は、ちょっと面白い読み方ができます。 見えてくるのは、賞が日本語ラップを「いま一番アツいジャンル」として扱っているのか、それとも「もう歴史として尊敬する対象」として扱っているのか──その“温度差”です。 カギは3つ。STUTSがやたら目立っていること。ちゃんみなが「ラップの人」ではなく「J-POPの人」として呼ばれたこと。そして、賞の中の日本語ラップが、だんだん「これから」より「これまで」になりつつあること。順番に見ていきます。 そもそもMAJ 2026って? 日本でいちばん大きい国際音楽賞です。今年は6月13日（土）に開催。会場はTOYOTA…

MAJ 2026は日本語ラップをどう見たのか──STUTSが目立ち、ちゃんみながJ-POPに置かれた理由

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03/10/26 - Charlotte-Amalie, St. Thomas - THE 99 STEPS - What a beautiful day to be in such a beautiful place: the Capitol of the U.S. Virgin Islands. It was about a 30 minute walk from the pier into town along the waterfront. It’s like we’re in the middle of a postcard no matter which direction we look. Higher is better when it comes to views so of course we walked up the famous 99 Steps on our way to lunch at Blackbeard’s Castle. After a restful time there, we took a taxi up a winding road to the top of the island for a banana daiquiri and even more amazing views. We had fun even though we were doing the usual cruise ship tourist thing. Hard to believe that this little island gets 1.5 million cruise ship passengers a year. The thing we will remember most is the sheer beauty of this place.

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July 2023 Charlotte Amalie St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

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Raithby is essentially a completely ignored/forgotten small farming community that lies more or less between Somerset West and Stellenbosch. While not a lot of public-facing places call this little piece of the Helderberg home, it is home to The Helderberg Farm, an old farm with a long history – some of the buildings still standing are marked as having been built in 1692!

These days the farm (literally on the secluded outskirts of Somerset West) primarily produces wine grapes, but is also responsible for a number of other small crops, including the ever popular strawberry. The grounds are open to the public, and they have an old, Cape Dutch style tea garden which is great for a cup of coffee and small treat.

Of course, that isn’t really a big enough reason to visit – instead, the Helderberg Farm hosts a number of other activities on its grounds, from mountain bike trails to 4×4 trail riding. There are running trails, hiking routes, picnic and braai facilities, a farmyard with goats, bunnies and geese for the kids, and a sprinkling of play areas for the little ones. For those seeking a bit more action, there is also clay pigeon shooting, paintball games, and gravel karts.

Oh, and strawberry picking during season as well.

The forest area can be hired out as a venue (the wide open spaces means that the Helderberg Farm is perfect for kids’ parties), and also makes for a great walking experience with the little ones (who might not feel comfortable doing one of the full hikes).

Not that you would think that mind you, listening to how my girls complain every time I try and get them to walk with me. Surprisingly enough though, the last visit saw them being game enough to attempt the steep 99 Steps path up the hill with me – and even more surprising is the fact that we all three actually made it to the top.

That said, I suspect that they were just as amazed that I actually got up there myself! 😀

Side Note: Unfortunately, the biggest problem for the Helderberg Farm is the fact that it feels to be constantly in disrepair, which in turn discourages visitors, which in turn means less money making opportunities for the farm, which then ultimately contributes to the dilapidation that the farm seems to slowly be accruing as the years go by.

It’s a pity really because I love the lush green tranquility of the place, and really want for it to be doing a lot better.

Related Link: Helderberg Farm | Raithby

99 Steps and a Forest Walk on Helderberg Farm in Raithby (2017-06-17) Raithby is essentially a completely ignored/forgotten small farming community that lies more or less between Somerset West and Stellenbosch.