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FEBRUARY 2011
Riebeek Valley Overnight at Kloovenburg Pastorie, lunch at Bar Bar Black Sheep and a surprise anniversary party. Adventure Mom Defying the wind, taking the kids to Cape Point for a beach day. Two Weddings, One Couple Khosie goes off the grid to get to a wedding in kuQumbu.
The 3rd Issuu In December we embarked on the one adventure I would hesitate to suggest to anyone. Moving. But it's great by the sea & we're loving it. The next two months (Dec, Jan) were spent sprucing up the new digs, building kitchen cabinets and a dining room table (it’s great to spend time with dad in the workshop). It left little time for the kind of adventuneering we most enjoy. Let’s just call January an extended vacation. This will be the last issue for a while. We’ve been given an opportunity to present the concept to a new audience and will be relaunching soon. Until then keep up-todate with our Facebook page. Join us & share your adventures on The Wall. We'll see you out there. Gauteng
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Less than 85km along one of my favorite stretches of road lies Riebeek Valley. We’d decided to hold my parents 35th anniversary in the quaint town Riebeek Kasteel. Nothing too elaborate, tea at Things I Love in Tulbagh, an overnight stay at Kloovenburg Pastorie and a surprise lunch with friends at Bar Bar Black Sheep. Keeping the clandestine operation under wraps was the tricky part and I was convinced that my folks had us made but were playing along. We left on a surprisingly windless, perfect Sunday afternoon. Two hours later we arrived in Tulbagh at and found a cosy spot at Things I Love, an awesome deli and restaurant on Van Der Stel street. After snacks and drinks we spent the rest
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of the afternoon meandering along Church Street, browsing the local art galleries, antique shops and stores. At 17h30 we were met at Kloovenburg Pastorie, a luxuriously restored farm house, by the incomparable Marina and a chilled bottle of Kloovenburg White from Red Brut. Each bedroom is decorated in a combination of French Palace and Dutch Farm House with large ensuite bathrooms and air-con. If you’d like to spend an awesome afternoon tasting wine and some of the best olives and olive oil in South
Africa while being entertained by the wickedly humourous Marina get to the Pastorie on a Sunday at 10h30. The guesthouse is transformed into the Kloovenburg Wine & Olive Estate's tasting room. After checking in we decided to find dinner. Of course being a small town everything comes to a stand still on a Sunday afternoon. We discovered (ok so we asked a local) Flamboyant on Church Street, a great family run restaurant with “the best pizza’s in the valley”. The following morning we relaxed under the trees on the porch
and enjoyed coffee and beskuit while watching jackalbuzzards soar over the valley. Later that morning we visited the Kloovenburg estate for wine, olive, olive oil and grape tasting. From there it was onto the surprise lunch. Arriving in town we spotted three of our friends vehicles, the jig was up. Or so we thought. We strolled casually down to Bar Bar Black Sheep for the big reveal. There is nothing quite as special as spending an afternoon with good friends, family, excellent food and wine. Mission accomplished we could sit back, relax and enjoy the company. Salut!
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Planning a surprise anniversary lunch for family & friends may not be as easy as you would think! But I can say that it was fun and definitely got my heart racing. We had spent a wonderful weekend with my in-laws at Kloovenburg Pastorie in the Riebeek Valley. We found ourselves looking for a way to stay out in the country longer.
The anniversary date arrived and the mission was clear: Avoid all contact with friends that are arriving in Riebeek Valley, get to Bar Bar Black Sheep (our favourite restaurant in the valley) carrying a box of sparkling wine WITHOUT being noticed & without ruining the surprise! Some innocent scheming was required: “As part of Love4Adventure we really should take a look around the town and pop in at The Royal Hotel” I casually remarked,
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“You know, to let readers know if we think it's better than the Kloovenburg GH...” The unanimous conclusion was that we weren't in the mood for the posh hotel feel, but to be fair we didn't really give it a chance as we are already Kloovenburg FANS! So down the main street we go... Oh Crap! There's a friends clearly branded vehicle! I quickly talk about the trees on the other side of the road, blah, blah, blah successfully diverting their attention. With my heart in my nose I try to keep my tone of voice even and my breathing steady (thanks to The Mentalist I knew what to do!). No one seemed to notice it or our friends standing on the pavement - just one more block to go to the Royal Hotel. Corrie wandered into an interesting looking store, "this is my chance" I thought. We opened the boot to take out the box of champers while I was drinking some water. Hans followed Corrie into the store. This WAS my chance! Steven kept an eye on his folks while I tried to sneak the
box and half ran down the lane, I thought it would be too obvious with me jogging so I slowed to a brisk walk... CRAP! There was another door to the shop and Hans was about to see me but at the last minute he turned around and I was able to dash past. My heart racing I made it to the restaurant unnoticed. As I started walking back (with a beaming smile and feeling of accomplishment) I realized I should have a reason for leaving the group & I shouldn’t look like the cat that caught the canary! So I casually took some photos as I dawdled back to meet them. This was F-U-N. “Hmm... could I be a spy?” I wondered.
Disaster struck! Was the cat out of the bag? Steven's brother, Kurt & family were having a drink on the veranda at The Royal Hotel. (And we thought we were doing so well.) They ducked down low when they first saw us, and considered diving behind the couches but there just wasn't enough time with their 3 year old & the anniversary present in hand. Steven & I casually (with my heart pounding & mind racing - my nerves!) walked up the steps to the family. The family have good friends in Tulbagh who they visit in December so it was assumed that they were just passing through Riebeek Valley, and not much thought was given to the 'coincidence'. We killed some time tasting wine at Allesverloren (drove a wide circle to miss the branded vehicle!). By 1pm we were starved! We needed to get back to the lunch spot while ‘inviting’ Kurt and Jenny without raising suspicion.
to overtake my body. Basically I speak more rubbish than I give myself credit for! Phew! We're clear! Now we just needed to find parking in the shade (I notice quite a few of our friend's cars but was hoping that it was because I had so much adrenaline coursing through my veins). We made our way to the restaurant. Hans walked past a friend's car, stopped, turned around and said: "Hey that's Deborah's car". What could we say? It couldn't be denied and when you've been trying to play it cool for so long does brushing yet another 'coincidence' aside not make things that much more suspicious? So we didn't say anything. He figured that they'd brought their family from England out here...
SURPRISE :) They were surprised (but then put together all the clues along the way!) “I still can’t believe we made it past the branded vehicle so many times! Maybe I am a spy!” Hans & Corrie received a loving welcome from their friends. Hugs, kisses and smiles all 'round. Thank you to Kloovenburg Guest House for a relaxing, memorable weekend in our private chateau. We'll be back! That's for sure. And to everyone at Bar Bar Black Sheep: the food was stunning, tasty and way too generous as usual (We especially appreciate you opening a day early for us).
How would we make it past the branded vehicle a third time? I tried to compose myself while feeling my cheeks flush and giggles fight
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Explore strange new places, seek out excitement and new adventures Boldly go where few have gone before NOW - SUNDAY 20
Maynardville Theatre Open-air Theatre at its best. Get some culture with one of the Bard’s most controversial anti-feminist comedies ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ showing until 19 Feb 2011.
For R100 extra die-hard Creekers can pull in on Thursday, 3 February for a chilled out preview gig at the bar stage. Tickets are limited www.upthecreek.co.za
SUNDAY 06 FEB
Vintage & Classic Car Show
If music is more your tune (oh yes we did!) then Cole Porter’s Night and Day will delight you. It shows until 20 Feb 2011 Box Office: 021 410 9838 www.maynardville.co.za
Between 150 and 200 of the finest motor cars will be on display at the Lovers Rock Family Resort, Magaliesberg, Gauteng. The event is still open for exhibitors.
FRIDAY 11 - SUNDAY 13 FEB
Beeld Holiday Show Hundreds of holiday destinations and activities, ranging from camping, caravanning, 4x4 excursions, safaris, and ocean side venues to overseas travel will be on show at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand. www.beeldskou.co.za
SATURDAY 12 FEB
Langebaan Dash
Take your swimming gear and picnic baskets and make a day of it. www.loversrock.co.za
FRIDAY 04 - SUNDAY 06 FEB
Up The Creek One river, three stages, four days, loads of music and comedy.
MONDAY 07 - SATURDAY 12 FEB
Wild Coast Ultra Trail Run Looking for an exciting challenge? The 3rd running of the 6 day Wild Coast Ultra, a trail running treat along the pristine Wild Coast begins at Port St Johns and ends at East London. Contact Dave Gassner T: 021 785 5911 M: 076 817 9058
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The twenty-fifth annual Downwind Dash, a 20km giant slalom from Langebaan to Saldanha, takes place on Saturday 12 Feb. The event is open to windsurfers, kitesurfers, catamarans and dinghies. langebaandash.co.za
SUNDAY 13 FEB
FRIDAY 18 FEB
THURSDAY 17 - SATURDAY 19 FEB
U2 360 Johannesburg
U2 360 Cape Town
Dusi Canoe Marathon The Dusi Canoe Marathon races between Durban and Pietermaritzburg over 3 days. The Dusi is run along the Msunduzi River. The event is open for registration to canoe club members. www.dusi.org.za
SATURDAY 26 FEB
DUESOUTH XTERRA SA
The U2 360 Tour was launched in support of the bands 2009 album No Line on the Horizon. The tour got its name for the unique 360degree staging and audience configuration of the set. U2 won the Billboard Touring Award for highest grossing tour in 2009 and again in
2010 for the highly acclaimed 360 Tour. Now in February 2011 U2 will be appearing in South Africa for the second time. More tickets were released in mid January. Hope you got yours, if not you’ll have to catch the tour on DVD.
The DUESOUTH XTERRA SA Championship off-road triathlon takes place at the Grabouw Country Club. New comers can opt for the less daunting DUESOUTH XTERRA Lite. Competitors stand the chance to qualify for the world champs final in Hawaii later in the year. Stillwater Sport & Entertainment T: 086 138 3591 www.duesouth.co.za/xterra.asp
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ut with the old and in with the new... I don't know that this applies when it comes to the Wine Route, that is to say when it comes to wine tasting at any of the many wine producing farms. There is something to be said about old farm houses that have been carefully turned into tasting rooms for the wine loving public. I love walking into a tasting room that still has the original walls and windows and possibly the original furniture of the old farm house, it feels like you are stepping through a time warp. The key to success lies in the hands of the attending personnel to welcome you into their “home”. Hartenberg, Vrisenhof, Muratie (with the original cob webs mind you), Vergenoegd, Meerlust and Plaisir de Merle are prime examples, to name but a few. On the other hand modern can be intimidating, sterile, regimental, leaving you too scared to sit on the furniture in case it breaks or is not meant to be used. This type of environment only works if there is good human interaction and no one glaring down their nose at you. Finding it’s comfort zone firmly in the middle you have the newly refurbished environment with a bit of old and a bit of new. You can be assured that there will be some wacky item of furniture or equipment that has a story behind how it ended up in the tasting room of a South African farm. You have to ask about the window frames at Kleinood in Stellenbosch the home of Tamboerskloof Wines.
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And lets not forget the farm that has literally opened up a part of their production cellar and placed a counter with glasses and “Bobs your Aunty” there’s the tasting room. I love this because you now feel that you are part of the wine making process, like the wine in your glass would not be complete without that location of the tasting room. Nitida springs to mind here, although there the counter is in the maturation cellar on one side and the storage facility on the other but boy you are in the thick of things and part of the team.
Keep tasting!
Mooi Chardonnay 2009 This unwooded Chardonnay is made from grapes from two sites in Stellenbosch, namely Bottelary Hills and The Polkadraai. The wine went through a wild fermentation, that is fermentation with the help of the yeast cells that occur naturally on the grapes. A lengthy lees contact gives this little gem a silky mouthfeel with a rich fruit finish. Enjoy this wine with all things spicy. R33.50 per bottle.
Tullie Family CWG The Yair 2009 Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon blend of about 50% of each with the grapes coming from Darling. The Semillon fermented and aged on it’s lees for 8 months in large French barrels while the Sauvignon Blanc was fermented in stainless steel. This multilayered wine is complex and holds your attention to the last sip. Layers of fig, asparagus, peas and peach to be enjoyed with light fish dishes and creamy chicken breasts, the focal point will be the wine not the food. R146.50 per bottle
Kleine Zalze SMV 2009 80% Shiraz, 15% Mouvedre and 5% Viognier. The Shiraz brings the spice, the Mouvedre brings the meaty full mouth and the Viognier brings the elegant warmth to the wine. Rich dark fruit of mulberry and black current on the palate with a long dry finish. The wine having gone through malolactic fermentation in the barrel gives a silky, velvety mouthfeel. Best served with venison or steak. R82.50 per bottle
All wines available at Wine Concepts on Kloof Lifestyles on Kloof, 50 Kloof Street www.wineconcepts.co.za
FRIDAY 25 - SUNDAY 27
FRIDAY 25 - SATURDAY 26
SATURDAY 26
Hands-on Harvest
Constantia Fresh Festival
Spier Harvest Festival
Robertson hosts its third hands on harvest at the end of February. This boutique event wine lovers and wannabe vinters the opportunity to experience harvesting for a weekend. Activities including grape picking, sorting, stomping, blending and our favourite part - tasting. Workshops and markets will keep you entertained. If you want to get in on the action you have to pre-book. For a full itinerary check out the website. Contact Elizma or Marylize T: 023 6263167 www.handsonharvest.com
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‘Constantia Fresh’ to be held on the 25th and 26th February 2011, is one of the first South African fine wine festivals to feature Sauvignon Blancs and white blends of the Constantia Valley alongside other regional and international producers. This year’s two day lifestyle festival will celebrate the distinctiveness and freshness of the ‘wild white’ grape, Sauvignon Blanc, and explore its role in the complexity of a blend. Tickets from R400 - R1500 Booking essential. www.constantiafresh.com
The Spier Harvest Festival takes place on 26 February 2011. The estate is transformed into a wine wonderland of tastings, grape stomping, specialty food stalls and unique play activities for children. Local bands, including The Windy City, will fill the air with festive beats. Tickets for wine tasting cost R60, and children can buy R10 vouchers for interactive games. www.spier.co.za
SATURDAY 26
Nederburg Harvest Day
Join the fun and festivities at Nederburg’s 2011 harvest day. Learn to hand-pick perfectly ripened grapes. Taste freshly pressed grape must, fermenting juice, as well as some tank samples of wine. A barbeque-style brunch and fine Nederburg wines will be served on the lawns in front of the historic Manor House. Harvesters stand a chance to win a gift pack of Nederburg wines in a lucky draw. Booking essential Contact Sunette Rust T: +2721 862 3104 nedwines@distell.co.za
CAPE TOWN Tuesday: After sorting out my hair disaster, I was packed and ready for my cross country trip to see my dear friends, Akona and Jerry get married. I got a lift with an old school mate to Port Elizabeth, where the anxious bride and groom where waiting for me. We then ventured deeper into Eastern Cape for what seemed like forever. There I was sandwiched between the wedding gown and cake holding my breath trying not to mess anything up. Akona had asked me to be a bride’s-maid for her wedding which was going to be held in her home town kuQumbu on the Thursday and at the grooms home in Pretoria on Saturday. Akona is Xhosa. She comes from a small town called kuQumbu in the rural areas of the Eastern Cape. Akona is an extrovert. She’s the kind of girl who always wants her presence to be felt. Her frame is small, light-skinned and perfectly groomed, with her long extensions (hair), manicured hands and eyelashes that seemed to go on forever. Her husband, Jerry is Pedi and was born in Limpopo. He exudes
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calm, a man of few words. He’s the kind of man who knows what he wants and will do what it takes to get it. Now I have to tell you, when African people get married – it’s a big affair. There were two celebrations, two totally different locations and two cultures. Talk about diversity! KUQUMBU Thursday: The first ceremony was held at Akona’s home-town kuQumbu. There we were, surrounded by the luscious green hills and it was pouring with rain. When it rains, everyone knows that uMakoti (the bride) used to eat out of a pot. I know for sure that this is true because during our tech days we stayed together. We used to cook whatever we could find and sit on our window sill and chat over a meal straight out of the pot! What I found out from an elderly woman that day, was that by running around your house six times, hitting the pot with a big spoon and singing out loud, you can prevent the rain from falling on the big day. I haven’t tried it just yet, but it’s on my list of things to do.
Never the less, the locals were dancing in the rain and singing wedding songs, trying to get the bride out of the house. What can I say – African time. We eventually arrived at the hall, and even in style. The bridal party and immediate family were all driven in Mercedes. My first sight of the hall was breathtaking, the whole place was draped in white, the chairs were covered in white and buttercup yellow and the tables were set with stunning flowers. The anxious groom, best man and 4 of his groomsmen were standing at the front in black suits and bow ties. Jerry’s face lit up as he looked at his glowing princess. Akona’s white gown clung to her tiny frame, turning her into a fairy tale vision. The ceremony and wedding vows were presented in Xhosa, Pedi and English so as to accommodate everyone. Then it was time for the big feast and the festivities. We ate, we sang, we danced. The party carried on until late into the evening. KUQUMBU TO PRETORIA Friday: On the Friday, the bleary eyed bridesmaids spent the whole day travelling from Eastern Cape
through to Gauteng, along with Jerry’s father. He cracked jokes and shared some lessons on life as well. PRETORIA Saturday: The second ceremony was set at a golf estate, extravagant houses in the background, ponds with ducks swimming merrily around and blue sunny skies to boot. It must have been about a hundred degrees and we had to keep our cool in high heels and tight-fitting designer dresses. Highly prestigious guests were present, all dressed in designer clothing and immaculate suits. It was actually a lot more relaxed than the first ceremony - practice makes perfect I guess. Different cultures and styles added to the magic of the occasion. Once again we partied into the night. Even though they are from different backgrounds Akona and Jerry proved, with the style and flair in which they celebrated, that they were made for each other. A match made in heaven. by Khosie Dali
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L4A Wine Concepts Competition
2 Nights in the 4 star Quarters Hotel Hermanus
Nederburg’s Harvest Day We’ve got a double ticket to the Harvest Day up for grabs. The tickets include the barbeque-style brunch and a bottle of Nederburg wine (from the Foundation or Winemaster’s Reserve ranges) per couple and harvest activities. Enter the competition at www.love4adventure.co.za entries close 21 Feb 2011. Get extra entries for each unique email address you submit.
Congratulations to our January / February Wine Concepts Competition winners. We will be contacting the winners via email and announcing them on our Facebook page.
The Quarters Hotel Harbour Road Hermanus Competition is still open to entries. 1 lucky couple will win a 2 night stay in their luxurious 4 Star Hotel. To really spoil you Paradiso Pasta & Pizzeria offers the winners a dinner to the value of R300. Enter the competition at www.love4adventure.co.za entries close 28 Feb 2011. T&C’s Apply.
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Adventure Mom To the edge of Africa and back
Question: It’s the holidays, the southeaster is blowing full blast and the kids (and I) are suffering serious cabin fever – what to do? Answer: Grab the snacks, bathers, sunscreen and umbrellas, jump in the car with some friends, and head down to Cape Point.
sitting there on the sandstone rocks jutting out into the calmest of seas we finally felt like we were having a real holiday
Which would normally be the furthest thing from my mind on windy day in Cape Town... but this is exactly what we did! The R80/adult, R20/child entrance fee to the Cape Point Nature Reserve is a small price to pay for the freedom of wide open spaces, beautiful rugged coastline, muted colour contrasts and endless adventure potential. Winding our way down to a perfect spot at the edge of the sea we were pleasantly surprised to find that we did not have to drive around aimlessly in the baking heat trying to find a parking or fend off over-zealous car guards – and then still climb a zillion stairs down to a tiny, overcrowded beach. We
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parked, set up the shade and just chilled. The kids leisurely explored the wonders of the rock pools after giving the tidal pool a go. The dads drenched the braai meat in bbq sauce and kept the boerie rolls (and fillet!) coming. And we moms did what we do best – chatted. Sitting there on the sandstone rocks jutting out into the calmest of seas we finally felt like we were having a real holiday. Of course, we couldn’t come all this way and not actually visit the most south-western edge of Africa and the Point itself. Just don’t plan on treating the kids (or yourself) to the most basic of all heatwave soothers... the icecream shop is gone and the only option is an over-priced, under-frozen yoghurt from the café. Heading out of the park we were intrigued by young Chacma baboons doing their best to pick bubblegum off the middle of the tarred road, oblivious to the cars passing around them. Even the adults decided to give it a go, but I’m still not sure if any of them actually managed to get a
taste of the fascinating alien substance. Having experienced just a 2 fraction of the 78km of biodiversity on this thin strip of land at the edge of Africa, it was time to start heading home – which we did, but decided to pop in at Boulders to visit the penguins on our way back north. The wooden walkway at Boulders Beach is a great, wallet-friendly way of getting up close and personal with Peter, Pamela and Percy (it’s free). And the kids were treated to many penguin egg sightings in the nests right at the edge of the walkway. If you are still desperate for an icecream (as we were) it’s worth stopping off at Drifters at Fish Hoek beach and taking your pick of vanilla or chocolate or both. Soft serve heaven! Having just had more fun in 10-hours than we’d had the whole holiday, we were reminded what a diverse and spectacular part of the world we live in. The next time that south-easter grips the Western Cape, I know where I’ll be going...
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FRIDAY 28 JAN - SUNDAY 13 FEB
QUÉBEC WINTER CARNIVAL Québec, Canada A vigorous winter celebration with parades, themed parties, ice sculptures and bien sûr, winter sports of every description in a pretty Francophile city. http://www.carnaval.qc.ca/en
SUNDAY 20 - SUNDAY 27 FEB
SEDONA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Sedona - Arizona USA
The Sedona Film Festival is a five-day festival that features more than 125 films, including features, documentaries, foreign films, shorts, animation and student films. Filmmakers and audiences from around the world attend the event each year. www.sedonafilmfestival.com
SATURDAY 05 - 19
PATAGONIAN EXPEDITION Patagonia, Chile
The WENGER PATAGONIAN EXPEDITION RACE® is a true expedition, taking teams through lands previously unknown. Racers receive minimal assistance as they traverse southern Patagonia by means of trekking, climbing, kayaking, mountain biking and backcountry navigation. www.patagonianexpeditionrace.com
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MONDAY 07 - SUNDAY 13
SAPPORO SNOW FESTIVAL Hokkaido, Japan
During the 7-day festival, Sapporo, Hokkaido is transformed into a glittering fairytale land of snow and ice sculptures large and small. Stunningly detailed recreations of famous architecture from around the world often feature, as do historical figures and imaginative fantasies. www.snowfes.com/english/index.html
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THREE DRIE T R O I S D R E I T R E 3 T R E S 3 is the first odd prime number; 3 non-collinear points determine a plane and a circle; 3 is the fifth Fibonacci number and the third that is unique; Earth is the third planet in its local Solar System; Audi A3; Three Blind Mice; The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and The Three Bears; The Three Musketeers; The hilarious comedy series: Third Rock From The Sun; 3 is the number of witches in William Shakespeare's Macbeth; The number 3 recurs several times in Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. Three Rings of Power were given to the Elves. There are three Silmarils. The unions of the Eldar (Elves) and the Edain (Men) were three in number: Beren and Lúthien, Tuor and Idril, and Aragorn and Arwen; 3 is the number of wishes normally granted in most fairy tales and stories; In most stories the protagonist faces 3 conflicts, mental or physical before his or her great triumph; A human ear has 3 semicircular canals; Most elbows consist of 3 bones, the only joint in the human body where 3 articulations are surrounded by one capsule; There are 3 main galaxy morphological classifications: Ellipticals, Spirals, Lenticulars; Genetic information is encoded in DNA and RNA using a triplet codon system; 3 is the atomic number of lithium; Atoms consist of 3 constituents: protons, neutrons, and electrons; We perceive our universe to have 3 spatial dimensions; 3 is considered a good number in Chinese culture because it sounds like the word "alive"; Counting to 3 is common in situations where a group of people wish to perform an action in synchrony; In Vietnam, there is a superstition that considers it bad luck to take a photo with 3 people in it, it is professed that the middle person will soon die; "Third time's the charm" refers to the superstition that after two failures in any endeavor, a third attempt is more likely to succeed; Three is the number of performers in a trio; 3 points are earned for a successful drop goal or penalty kick in rugby; a hat-trick in sports is associated with succeeding at anything 3 times in 3 consecutive attempts; A triathlon consists of 3 events: usually swimming, bicycling, and running; The game rock-paperscissors involves 3 hand shapes. (Now-a-days we need to add 'lizard' & 'spock'!); In The Day of the Triffids, the 1951 film by John Wyndham, genetically modified plants with 3 legs take over earth; Three Mile Island is known for a nuclear accident. January 03 in History: 1431 – Joan of Arc is handed over to Bishop Pierre Cauchon. 1496 Leonardo da Vinci unsuccessfully tests a flying machine. 1870 The construction of the Brooklyn Bridge begins. 1888 The refracting telescope at the Lick Observatory, measuring 91 cm in diameter, is used for the first time. 1924 – British explorer Howard Carter discovers Tutankhamen’s sarcophagus