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Today we explored Mosselbaai, including the Diaz museum and the postal tree. Be kind. Stay safe.

After a family day together, we concluded our amazing visit to the Western Cape we decided to head south. At Houw Hoek we stopped for a Brunch en route..and then more south, to the Southernmost point of Africa – Cape Agulhas At the end of the day we found rest at our next stop, theContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 659”

We spent another day gallivanting, yes time visiting Spice Route and tasting the amazing chocolates at De Villiers Chocolate. Highly recommended! Be kind. Stay safe.

A new year starts! We offered to make dinner for the family, a lovely Spaghetti Bolognaise as Marinus learnt to do in Italy. The only problem is, we couldn’t find a pot big enough… Not to be put down, we decided to make it in the swart pot on the fire. I think it evenContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 656”

We visited the San heritage village and learnt some interesting things. I even saw a guy making fire with a couple of sticks! Be kind. Stay safe.

We got the table cloth on the mountain, but at least we could sample some local breakfast at Arnold’s and an excellent coffee at Truth Coffee

Enjoying the Franschhoek Wine Tram with the family Be kind. Stay safe.

Enjoying a wonderful day in Kirstenbosch gardens and sushi at Willoughbys in the waterfront Be kind. Stay safe.

Visiting Eight Feet Village in Riebeek Kasteel

Heading to Cape Town for the next part of our adventure Be kind. Stay safe