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25th February 2010

Our first stop today was Welbedacht.  Tiaan Burger welcomed us - they had tea and coffee available but of the 35 ladies present, only a handful opted for this.  The balance drifted over to the wine tasting counter.  Their range of wines with labels "Meerkat" and "Cricket Pitch" had the tills ringing.

Jenny, Molly, Les and Nomvelo had a good time catching up about 'old times' in Zimbabwe.  Les and Nomvelo could also share their stories about London, both being out in Cape Town on holiday.

Tiaan was an impeccable host making sure everyone could taste their special wine.  June opted for a good 'ol cuppa tea'.

New friendships are always forged on these days out.  Chrissie and Joan enjoyed chatting over their tastings.  A group photo of all the ladies chatting and catching up with the dam in the background.

Our next stop was Bakenhof - I dub it a "Dallas-look-alike' guest house right here on our doorstep in Wellington.  You drive up this long driveway past all the vineyards and then you see it - this regal looking guest house where they have 5 guest rooms all impeccably furnished.  Everyone agreed that the honeymoon suite was their favourite and would definitely 'surprise' their partners with a weekend away "soon"!!

Heidi is a very gracious hostess and made sure everyone was happy on her estate.  Ingrid enjoyed chatting to her over a glass of wine.  Annie, Ann, Gillie and Jenny were very relaxed drinking a class of Rosé before lunch.

Some of the more energetic ladies headed down to the vines and could pick the most amazing export grapes - "These grapes are so big and delicious - they crack with freshness when you take a bite"

"I have to take this big bunch home to Barbi" said Mel.  The view of the garden from the honeymoon suite is so peaceful and beckons you to come again.

Joy and Bridget share a joke outside the honeymoon suite. Could it be the item on the table outside the suite that has caused the merriment?

The tables were decked out for our group with stunning overlays and fresh roses from Bakenhof''s garden.  Wayne (our coach driver) manages to keep Ann and Brenda amused over lunch.

Lunch is over and our trusty steed awaits to transport us home with our spoils. No shopping today but we all enjoyed a restful day.  By the time the coach reached the first drop-off point it smelled very much like a 'winery' - perhaps it was the grapes already fermenting - or the wine we had bought  - or consumed!
"And so in the words of Chrissie
"Lovely, just my kinda day and great to see my friends again"
Published 26th February 2010

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