Good morning, Durbanville!

I'm packing the bags for a two-week winter break, which means your inbox gets a short rest too.

No editions on Friday, 10 July or Friday, 17 July — but the silence is entirely temporary. I'll be back with your weekly local guide on Friday, 24 July, and I'm already collecting stories for when I'm back at the desk.

Stay warm, stay safe on the roads if you're also getting away, and I'll catch up with you right here in a couple of weeks.

Thanks for reading,
— Leon, your neighbour in the valley