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Had we seen this display before Hantam,
we would have enthused. There were some
colourful items though. |
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The Rooibos Tea
factory is always a must and
many leave there laden with product.
Gillie looking colourful in her flower
embroidered shirt. Last stop was
Strassberger's
Leather shop, before starting
our short trip to Citrusdal where we
stop for the night. |
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The Piekenierskloof Lodge chalets
welcomed us. It was a pity that
alterations prevented us from going into
the old bar / lounge and deck area.
Twenty new hotel rooms are being added. |
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The pool area was unaffected (heated and
cold) and the new conference centre was
operational and was our venue for
dinner. |
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We were the only guests for dinner and
whilst the prawns looked great, some of
them were overcooked. Main course was
lamb & oxtail |
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Day 5: Homeward bound via Riebeek
Kasteel |
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Breakfast a thing of the past and we are
packing to start the final leg of our
journey. Our champion shopper was
standing ready to find space for all her
goodies.
We were lucky enough to drive through
the road construction stoppages
un-deterred on our way out, but in bound
we had a 20 minute wait. |
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It did give us a chance to look at the
fantastic view and to talk to the road
gang manning the "stop - go" traffic
signals. They have been busy for 12
months now, and it would appear that
they have as long to completion. |
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Riekeek Kasteel was our destination for lunch
and we stopped at Allesverloren Estate for wine
tasting and purchase of their famous Port. The
view on entering Riebeek Kasteel is colourful.
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Brian took exception to the restaurant (Café
Felix) management putting a
sign on the table which reflected a
"Ladies Lunch" and decide to sit on his
own. |
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The chosen lunch was a refreshing way to
celebrate our success in flower viewing, fun and
friendship over the past 5 days. Thank you all
for a fantastic tour. |
