As keen outdoor adventurers, Richard and Marianna have conquered Kilimanjaro together as well as having climbed in the Himalayan mountains. Richard is passionate about mountaineering and has also been climbing in the Andes, amongst others. He is a keen sailor and has partaken in many world renown yacht races. Richard has been beekeeping for the past 30 years and will continue his beekeeping interests in the Eastern Cape, eagerly imparting this knowledge with those keen to learn more. Both Richard and Marianna’s enthusiasm regarding their new lifestyle is evident in their eagerness to make this project grow from strength to strength.