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TRAVELTIME - Previous Outings |
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SPRING FLOWERS 09
2nd -5th September 09 |
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Days 3 & 4 |
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Blommenberg Guest House is a
remarkable oasis - so very efficiently run.
Joan and Eric the best hosts
in Clanwilliam - they always make us so
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Ashley was dubbed our 'professional
photographer' - wow she must have an amazing
collection of photos. Betty
was keen to have her photo taken with the
friendliest hostess of The 1897 Nedersetting
Guest house where we had the most delicious
custard cake, milk tart and fabulous coffee. |
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I called for someone to roll in the daisies
- and Heather very quickly
obliged! There was a film shoot on the
Matjiesfontein farm where a Navy Blue
Rolls Royce was being photographed amongst the
yellow daisies. |
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Trixie found a delightful piece of
wood on the Matjiesfontein farm - perfect for my
rock garden she said! The ladies who run
Matjiesfontein are 'salt of the earth' people -
here the lady in the pink hat was eager to be
included in our picture! |
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Matjiesfontein Farm is a place difficult
to explain - good wholesome South African Food
in an almost rural atmosphere. We had a
choice of Tomato Bredie, Bobotie or Curry Afval.
June was the only lady brave enough to eat the
Curry Afval - she said it was delicious.
Betty's bobotie was also delicious. Quite
different from the restaurants that one normally
frequents - but quite delightful! Homemade
ginger beer was the 'drink of the day'. |
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The waterfall outside Nieuwoudtville
is a must-see in the area........we
arrived on a gusty, windy day - sand
blowing up a storm. |
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Strassberger's in Clanwilliam is
always a good place to shop -
Heather at least now has a new
pair of summer shoes. Trixie
found a lovely orange daisy to place
behind her ear. Life is
good! |
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Our trip ended on a high note in the
Riebeek Valley - Brian
joined us for lunch and Betty
was delighted when he walked into the
Garden Bleu shop and surprised her.
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Café Felix provided the best
atmosphere for our last lunch together - their
Mediterranean courtyard is just the most special
place to gather. The food was decadent as
well and the hours we were there
just flew by. The comment was made that
the food is sometimes the best part of the trips
- you can argue with this! I know that the
trips are good for my soul - friendship,
caring and comforting - is how I prefer
to sum them up! |
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A flower's appeal
is in its contradictions,
so delicate in form yet strong in fragrance,
so small in size yet big in beauty,
so short in life yet long on effect.
~Adabella Radici |
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Days 1 & 2 |
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Published 6th September'09 |
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