Boschendal
I remembered Boschendal as an elegant and beautiful home and I was keen to visit again.
Franschhoek
It was hot, we had walked at La Motte, and the priority was a beer! Then we visited the Huguenot Memorial and Museum. The flight of Protestants from France was precipitated when the Edict of Nantes was revoked by Louis XIV in 1685, ending … Continued
Walking at La Motte
We were looking for a walk in the Franschhoek Valley and the Tourist Office in Franschhoek, gave us information about a trail at The La Motte Vineyard.
Stellenbosch Botanic Gardens
Walking around the Stellenbosch Village Museum had been hot work and we needed refreshment! The Stellenbosch Botanic Gardens are popular at all times of the day.
Landscapes of South Africa
The journey was coming to an end – I could still hardly believe the incredible landscapes of South Africa.
The Village Museum in Stellenbosch, no.2
The Village Museum in Stellenbosch consists of four houses: The Schreuder House, The Bletterman House, and the two buildings in this post.
Swellendam to Stellenbosch
I was sad to leave Swellendam – it had been a wonderful few days – but we had our final long drive ahead – 211 kms from Swellendam to Stellenbosch where we were spending our last week in South Africa.
Restaurants in Swellendam
On our last night we had dinner at Schoone Oordt – an elegant setting for delicious food.
Marloth Nature Reserve, Swellendam
On our last day in Swellendam we walked in the Marloth Nature Reserve.
The De Hoop Nature Reserve
I wanted to walk in the countryside and decided we should visit the De Hoop Nature Reserve – it was not a wholly successful expedition. Firstly I had not found the map on the Reserve website… Big mistake! It clearly showed the roads we should … Continued