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NAPIER PATAT FESTIVAL
17th-19th June '11

Day 1

On entering Napier we were greeted by numerous scarecrows in various poses.

 

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Residents get into the festival mood by erecting scarecrows
in front of their establishments

We stopped only briefly in Napier to have a comfort break at the Moerse Farm Stall where for many of us it was a 'first' to have to pay to use a toilet!  After this we moved on to Bredasdorp for a bit of retail therapy at Kapula Candles before having a light lunch on the square.

Bredasdorp Square is a quaint eatery / gift shop offering excellent meals and quality products. This exclusive store could easily compete with any store in Sandton!  "Looking good ladies" - the two city chicks in Bredasdorp!

We decided on soup and toasted sandwiches for lunch, which were nothing short of exceptional. A good start to our weekend away. 

Then it was back to Napier to check in to our accommodation for the next two nights: Alletta's Kuierhuis and Peace Valley Guest House. Both accredited 4* guest houses, boasting great accommodation and surroundings.

A few of us went off to the art exhibition in the afternoon.  Organizers of the festival had thought of everything to keep people in Napier for the weekend.  This scarecrow was outside Pascal's Country Kitchen, with their 'cat' seen sitting on the front of the witches' broom.

One of the local residents in Napier entertained the art lovers with trumpet & violin music whilst they admired the art and, of course, had a glass of local wine to taste as well.
Outside the Napier "All Sorts" Shoppe - which has a marvelous collection of clothing & jewellery and hand made chess pieces.  Carol decided to snuggle up to this scarecrow (seems like he was trying to 'slip away').

Just outside Napier is Dave's Country Kitchen which comprises a quaint restaurant/ a vintage shop where everything from yesteryear can be found/ and a nursery.  Dave the chef is ex "some of the top restaurants in Cape Town" (On-the-Rocks being one) and his food is superb.  Comforting ox tail was a popular choice.

Annette, Dave and Brian at Dave's Country Kitchen - Brian's jacket reflects light at night - so at least he can't get lost!  Mel and Annette were SO cold in the combi on the way home!  Their beds were beckoning!
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Published 22nd June '11