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TRAVELTIME - Previous Outings |
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SPRING FLOWERS 12
27th -31st August 12 |
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Day 2: Tuesday 28th August - The view from Piekenierskloof Pass |
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We head for Nieuwoudtville today, a trip of
350km over the breathtaking Piekenierskloof
Pass, with a stop in
Clanwilliam for their
Flower Show, and lunch and
then continue on the road through Vanrynsdorp before reaching our
destination. |
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The wild flower show in the Dutch Reformed
Church is always a spectacle and Marie was
delighted to have her photo taken with this
unusual backdrop. |
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I was personally delighted to see the
large groups of school children who
visited the exhibition of flowers.
The younger you learn to appreciate
nature , the better! Our lunch
stop was at
Nancy's Tearoom in
Clanwilliam. |
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The
Swiss Villa Guest House & Ixias Bed & Breakfast
were our homes for the next 4 nights. |
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The lounge at Swiss Villa is so relaxing and a
wonderful time to discuss the day with fellow
travelers. It was Marie's birthday and her
candles which never seemed to blow out made for
a happy time around the table! |
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Day 3: Wednesday 29th August - Papkuilsfontein
Guest Farm |
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Papkuilsfontein Guest Farm
is a treat - in their restaurant they have
several hats displayed - just begging for a hat
parade! Of course, we obliged! |
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It is always good to meet old friends - and
Willem is becoming a 'friend' after our second
private tour on the farm. A delightful 2
hours was spent in two vehicles. |
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If you are tall, the Land Rover is not always
the most comfortable ride as Carol proved.
Ian seemed very happy as are Dawn and Joy. |
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The fields of flowers are fabulous and
the Bulbinella a beautiful shade of
yellow. |
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Marie and Frances took a stroll to view
the waterfall. Thankfully they did
not attempt the entire walk which is
quite steep in places. |
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And they say women talk a lot!! Ian and Bobby
make up for it at the waterfall stop. Here
Henk helps Willem couple the Land Rover up to a
small Mazda which rode along the farm roads and
got stuck in a low river bed. |
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Published 6th September '12 |
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