We have had the most lovely, lovely day. We had a bit of a lie in as we were late to bed. Catherine brought me home from the Women’s meeting (Holy Women) and she came in and we had a lovely time, chatting and laughing for a couple of hours. (You really can’t have hectic body lotion, Catherine!!). Then we set off to explore!
We went to Somerset West and then to Gordon’s Bay. After a brief visit to the Tourist Information in SW we set off for lunch at the Vergelegen Winery! We have enjoyed this wine from Sainsburys in UK so to see where it originated was wonderful. We took lots of pictures; the scenery and the HUGE oak trees were awesome. It’s difficult to know which pictures to include!
The meal was beautiful and so was the wine we had with it! Then a trip around the green, green, estate and in the library where we chatted with a lady who has relatives in Leeds, London and Chester! Then on to our first experience of wine tasting! I was so relieved when the woman serving us reassured me that you DON’T have to spit it out! Phew! What a waste that would be!
Then on to Gordon’s Bay – a beautiful, peaceful and very restful little place.
As the light faded we set off home and got HOPELESSLY LOST! It was terrible, we couldn’t find ourselves on the map and couldn’t read the tiny print in the map book! Add to that the fact that we were both desperate to go to the toilet and you have the recipe for the day being spoilt! Not so! We soldiered on, prayed and with calm team work made it back to Dolphin Beach and the loo!! We are going to SW again but will set off earlier and aim to get back in the light!
Lovely photographs of you both and the vines? It is easy to get lost in the dark as things appear so different - are there street lights there?
ReplyDeleteMind you I got on the wrong road coming back from Mary's (Walton) once because they have put in a new industrial estate complete with a new road!! I had passed it in daylight, but forgotten it later when it grew dark.So put it down to an adventure.And we had street lights!!
Anyway it was lovely to talk to you both and share your enthusiasm. Will talk again when we return home. love to you both Pam/mum xx
Glad you made it home! Looks like you might have to invest in some SatNav maps of South Africa :-D
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you are getting your daily fix. Let us know the directions so we can visit when we are over.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics. We were slightly amused by duncan's text about the boat on fire. Wondered if it was a prophetic word! But great to see the pictures. SW looks fabulous. Much love Annie x
ReplyDeleteHahaha!!These blogs never fail to disappoint!! Laughing at you two....after 8 glasses of wine no wonder you got lost!! :) Glad your enjoying new wine X
ReplyDeleteHi guys, just back off our 'travelodge car cruise' so got lots to catch up on the 'curry's in cape town'. we had a fantastic time and it sure looks like you're having one too. Ive just scrolled down the pictures quickly and i must say there seems to be quite alot of drinking glasses on the photo's. Never mind ill read on, im sure they'll be full of ribena. Talk to ya soon Alison and Matt
ReplyDeleteRibena????????
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