Author Archives: steve

Back in the UK

Posted on April 12, 2013 by steve

Our flight from Cape Town was delayed a couple of hours which was a good thing really as those two hours were taken away from the five hours we had schedule to wait in the Doha departure lounge between planes. … Continue reading →

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Last Two Days in South Africa

Posted on April 12, 2013 by steve

On our last day but one we decided to go to the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Our legs were still screaming from the walk down the mountain a couple of days earlier so we practised being very old folk and … Continue reading →

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Off to Cape Town

Posted on April 8, 2013 by steve

After an absolutely divine breakfast in Swellendam (I hope I’m putting on weight) we were off to Cape Town. The weekend weather forecast has Friday as the best weather so we were keen to get to Cape Town in good … Continue reading →

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Swellendam

Posted on April 5, 2013 by steve

After a hearty breakfast we were soon off on the near three hour trip to Swellendam through fantastic scenery and mountain passes. This part of South Africa is turning out to be very picturesque and the towns immaculate. Even small … Continue reading →

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Calitzdorp and Port Wine Tasting