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Crystal-Lee Young

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Writer|Mom|Wanderer

25/09/2025

Vic bay vibes.

I got to slip away, to this gorgeous bay
with some friends, the other day.

'Spend time with people who empower you.
Lift you up, when your energy is empty.
Who make you laugh when life seems dull and grey. Be that friend too, when others close to your heart need it.'

📸

23/09/2025

More than a secret.

Hidden away between Wilderness and Victoria Bay, The Grotto at Kaaimans isn’t just a quirky stop — it’s a living refuge. Led by Cliffie, this extraordinary cave shelters people facing hardship. (Once a secret restaurant, now a surreal hide-away.)

Shell chandeliers, driftwood sculptures, DIY art and stories of Cliffie’s vision turn it into a pilgrimage spot — a place that feels wild and timeless.

Getting there means following old railway tracks and slipping through dark tunnels — a journey best done with an adventurous hiking group like for safety and camaraderie.

I’ve captured a few raw images. In black-and-white photographs, each frame echoing the cave’s mystique.

Because after all, each one tells a story.

22/09/2025

Blowing off some steam!

19/09/2025

I can't stop smiling!

Guess what has finally arrived - Goofy Foot -
I am so incredibly grateful to my amazing team, who helped me bring this dream children's book to life.

To each and every incredible, friend, supporter THANK YOU - this is OUR victory 🫶🏼

In my hands, but still so surreal. It is going to take a while to process. Years in the making. Now, finally home.

We have much to celebrate!

Gavin Young Ukuyila Web and Graphic Design Ukuyila Team Red Mouse Design & Publication Heidi-Kate Greeff Marie Louise

17/09/2025

My 'mommy heart' is so proud!

Last night, my two daughters performed for the very first time together, on stage, with their dad - singing his band's song 'HUISIE'

16/09/2025

“Not all secrets must be kept,” said Mom.
“We must know what is going on.
To your loved ones, you must run!
In their arms, you are safe.
They will help you to be brave.”
(Goofy Foot – page 22)

Bullies don’t always just ‘go away.’
As parents, there will be times when we need to step in. We are our children’s haven. Their protectors. Our kids must know, they are not alone. That they are deeply loved.

I am excited to announce that: Goofy Foot -
my children's book about a little girl who was bullied in school, will be released soon 🤩

🚫

15/09/2025

Our not-so-secret hideaway

There’s a tucked-away gem on the Garden Route called Botlierskop Game Reserve — our happy place, our “pause button” on real life.

Here, the sun doesn’t just shine… it wraps around you. The finches gossip like old friends at a coffee shop while they build their nests (they’ve got more going on socially than I do.)

I sit by the water and for a second I’m convinced I’ve slipped into an alternate universe — one with no deadlines, no endless emails, and definitely no school WhatsApp groups blowing up my phone. Bliss.

This is the kind of place that reminds you: time isn’t always a clock. Sometimes it’s just a feeling. And right now, that feeling says, stay a little longer.

Mossel Bay Tourism

14/09/2025

On the loneliest road of your life,
you’ll encounter a silence so loud it echoes.
You might even feel insignificant, unseen, unremarkable.

Yet this rite of passage spares no one.
The journey is yours alone to walk.

We can share life together — create memories, swap stories, offer comfort.

But ultimately, you are the author.
It’s your story to write — with every pain, setback, defeat, and every hard-won victory.

Because without those experiences, we are empty vessels. We have yet to dare, to risk, to truly live.

13/09/2025

Looking through the lens of an artist.

13/09/2025

I have always found myself drawn to outdoor spaces. The freedom it gives your mind and soul.
The reconnection with your heart.

Wide open spaces. Rolling hills. Bending rivers.

Time to hear your own thoughts through a voice of calm & clarity.

Had a tough week? Call a friend, grab a coffee and go trekking. 🥾🥾its the best medicine. 🖤

12/09/2025

Not all journeys are meant to be done alone.

Thank you for a beautiful morning Elaine 🫶🏼
Happiest - happy 21st birthday Caitlin 💛

Life... is like a hike, exploring the unknown, smelling the flowers along the way.

Sometimes you slip, you get up again. You rest. Enjoy the company around you.

Trust in where the path ahead is leading!

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