Stellenbosch 22
(Replaced Jamestown Flower Farm)
24th November 2022

An overcast, cool day greeted us as the coach left the city at just after 10h00 on Thursday 24^th November.  This hardly dampened the spirits of the people on board the coach headed to Stellenbosch.  Our first stop was Mooiberge Strawberry Farm on the R44, where most had coffees/teas/and some even had a pastry and one lady said “The best strawberry milk shake I’ve ever enjoyed”

Shopping was done in their vast shop with ladies buying strawberries with one lady commenting on the vast range of ‘kiddies’ sweets’ – “A paradise for children”.

Next stop was the streets of Stellenbosch – our coach did a drop-off near our restaurant – Hussar Grill and many found those fabulous boutiques / candles / flower beds which are an absolute delight at the entrance to the Boland town / and eventually made their way to Hussar Grill.

What a fabulous restaurant this is – despite being part of a chain of steak houses in the Western Cape, the individual franchises are operated independently.  Elzahn, the owner greeted us warmly and the tables were set and looked so welcoming!  They provided olives and delicious home-made sweet potato crisps!  Drinks were ordered and starter orders went through to the kitchen.

STARTERS

Italian Tomato Soup or
Tender fried calamari strips or
Chicken livers or Greek Salad
Generous portions all served as they should be – table by table – very delicious!

Heather and Marie took the chance to thank Carol (& Brian who was not with us today) for arranging the tours.  “We really appreciate everything that you do for us & all  your hard work & organization.  Thank you for always finding interesting places for us to go to and lovely places where we can enjoy delicious food and, of course, wine!”  The monetary gift was much appreciated and will be put to good use!

MAINS

200g Rump / Sirloin or
Beer-Battered Hake
Gourmet Burger
Deboned Half Chicken

As we were about to leave, a staff member brought out a tray of decadent and delicious chocolate (vodka?) topped with cream – wow we all enjoyed this – with most expressing the thought that they wished they had long teaspoons to ‘get-that-very-last-drop out of the shooter glass’

Give a gal some wine & a delicious lunch and it is ever so hard to get them to remember that Stellenbosch is 52km away from our first drop-off in Tableview.  This coupled with late afternoon traffic had the first drop-off being only 17h15 with Constantia getting home at near 19h00!

For the unique and special friends who travel with us –
Our warmest wishes for an awesome Christmas and every good wish for 2023.

Carol and Brian

                                                         Some photos:

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