Monthly Archives: April 2013

Last Two Days in South Africa

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

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

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

Calitzdorp turned out to be a beautiful sleepy escape tucked in the middle of nowhere. The trip was not long and we arrived at our accommodation, the aptly named Port Wine Guest House, late morning. INSERT_MAP When we arrived we … Continue reading

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Oudtshoorn

We’ve spent the last two nights in Oudtshoorn in a delightful place called the Surval Boutique Olive Estate. INSERT_MAP We drove up from Plettenberg Bay, stopped for lunch in town, still arriving early for check in. The staff were good … Continue reading

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