In the entrance to the South African Parliament in Cape Town a remarkable piece of artwork winds its way along the wall, 120-metres of tapestry. This is the work of Keiskamma Tapestry. A group of Eastern Cape women’s embroidery in the tradition of the famous Bayeux Tapestry. The technique was brought to Hermanus and currently the Living… Read More Keiskamma Tapestry at Hermanus FynArts 2019
On the eve of Hermanus FynArts, as tradition dictates, those who have worked behind the scenes with festival director Mary Faure and administrator Chantel Louskitt gathered at Braemar, Hemel-en-Aarde family home of Anthony Hamilton Russell, to raise a glass to the good fortune of the festival. For a few hours the hard work of the… Read More 2019 Hermanus FynArts
The Bs Stro at La Vierge introduced their new Winter Program which includes two food and wine pairing options for less than R100. Choose between an Original Sin and a Jezebelle Platter in the tasting lounge – no bookings required. At only R95 Bruce and his team will rustle up 4 tasters to match 4… Read More Bs Stro at La Vierge launches Winter Program
There might not be any free lunches but the Cape Whale Coast do have a few free options available for visitors that would compare well. The ParkRun on a Saturday morning. It starts at 8 and is only 5kms long. Choose between two equally scenic settings. The one at SA Forest Adventures in Hemel-en-Aarde, Hermanus,… Read More Free Things to Do on the Cape Whale Coast
What makes for something to be a tourist attraction? A giant west highland terrier shaped by bedding plants coloured with blooms and positioned right next to the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao must count as a spectacular tourism attraction. Different, unconventional but still ticking many boxes of holiday wonder. Not just another example of public art… Read More Puppy, Bilbao
Every year from June to November the Southern Right whales make a journey from the South Pole to the sheltered and shallow Walker Bay to give birth to their young. The whales come very close to the shore which make for good sightings and claiming the title for the Cape Whale Coast as the best… Read More Whale Watching In Walker Bay
Thursday is International Chardonnay Day! Every year the Thursday before Memorial Day. Now I’ll know when Memorial Day is for what its worth. My preparation has started. Riedel Chardonnay glasses polished, wine thermometer found, Hemel-en-Aarde Chardonnays chilled… what next? Wait I suppose! This afternoon a bottle of Bouchard Finlayson Missionvale Chardonnay 2016 arrived beautifully wrapped… Read More Chardonnay Mission
In 1882 the first foundation stone was laid and today it is still very much work in progress. It is Barcelona’s La Sagrada Familia. Arguably one of Spain’s most visited tourist attractions. I have seen it twice and hope to visit again. This UNESCO listed site is the unconventional masterpiece of Antoni Gaudi. It is… Read More La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
I spent a day in Agter-Paarl and visited 2 new places before stopping at an old time favourite. First stop was breakfast at Nine Oaks close to Rhebokskloof. They have a few farm cottages to rent and serves as a function venue. There are beautiful views across to the Wellington mountains with real farm style… Read More Winelands of Paarl
