Grootbos Fynbos Florilegium
New botanical art illustrations presents Africa’s first florilegium at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve.… Read More Grootbos Fynbos Florilegium
Enlighten Education Trust – 20th Celebration
Enlighten Education Trust has been making a difference to Overberg education for 20 years. This year the manager Magriet Peter decided to introduce an annual lecture based on education related topics. The first lecture was held on 28 July 2022 in Hermanus and Professor Jonathan Jansen travelled from Stellenbosch to deliver an inspirational talk and… Read More Enlighten Education Trust – 20th Celebration
Stanford’s Michelin Stars at Springfontein
My 1st post for the year had to be a good one and it hardly gets better than the dining experience I had on Sunday at Springfontein Wine Estate‘s Wortelgat Restaurant. Dutch 2 Michelin starred De Kromme Watergang’s father and son team entertained with an 11 course gastronomic experience to behold. The pop-up restaurant is… Read More Stanford’s Michelin Stars at Springfontein
Hermanus FynArts 2022
There are new Sculptures on the Cliff celebrating the 10th Hermanus FynArts Festival. A magnificent public art exhibition where all artists who exhibited previously were invited to display their art. My best moment was walking into the Overstrand Municipal Auditorium and hearing David Kramer perform Matchbox full of diamonds.
Platter’s Wine Guide 5* Tasting by Wine Village
How I savour any treat! Especially when it comes in liquid form and the setting is the Marine Hotel in Hermanus. Luxury all round. Not just any liquid but the Platter’s 5 star wines and a hotel listed 4th on the Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Proceedings were organised by Ula and Paul du… Read More Platter’s Wine Guide 5* Tasting by Wine Village
Overberg’s Madeira
Authentic Portuguese food in Bot River.… Read More Overberg’s Madeira
Walking the South African Coastline
Usually it’s me doing the walking. Not this time. My knee is in a brace and I am trying to make the most of recovery while talking to others that are using walking as a means of inspiration. Meet Damian and Damien. Two guys who left Mozambique on foot from Ponta do Ouro on 30… Read More Walking the South African Coastline
TIME AT THYME AT ROSEMARY’S, GANSBAAI
Time and a passion for survival brought Rosemary Truter to where she is today. An accomplished businesswoman in Gansbaai. With 2 months to go before her 80th birthday Rosemary has seen her share of hard work as she has been at it since the age of 15. Directed by her inner voice and without any… Read More TIME AT THYME AT ROSEMARY’S, GANSBAAI
Touch of Gold
I believe in the magic of bling. I wouldn’t miss bling and therefore I wouldn’t miss this year’s Hermanus FynArts ceramic exhibition themed “Touch of Gold” which was as usual hosted at The Windsor Hotel. It did not disappoint. At the opening curator Liz Coates introduced Mardre Meyer of Source Interior Brand Architecture whose renovation… Read More Touch of Gold
Haiku Talk by Gerard Scholtz
In the warmth of the winter afternoon sun, on the verandha of the luxury Abalone Guest House, actor Andre Roodman discussed the latest publication of Pringle Bay resident and versatile author Gerard Scholtz. This discussion is part of the Hermanus FynArts programme of which Gerard has been part since inception 9 years ago. Gerard has… Read More Haiku Talk by Gerard Scholtz
Frieda Lloyd Explores 