One step at a time. That’s how most things get done. Especially when you go for an overnight hike in the hilly Overberg mountains. This was a hike with a special friend to celebrate a special birthday. Vogelgat Private Nature Reserve outside Hermanus was convenient. A short 20 minute drive from my home in Vermont… Read More Hermanus Hike – Vogelgat
That first line that launches you on a path from which there is simply no escape. That tempting start to a new book that has you pining for more. At Hermanus FynArts Christopher Hope shared a few classic first lines of books during a Travel Writing Workshop at The Windsor Hotel. The lines that pulls… Read More Once Upon a Time… and other brilliant first lines
There are people who will always be remembered. Miriam Makeba is one. Hermanus FynArts presented Sima Mashazi’s interpretation of her Miriam Makeba story at the Overstrand’s Municipal Auditorium. I was there to soak in the Pata Pata vibe and recalled my own Miriam Makeba story. In 2004 I met a confident but approachable Makeba in… Read More My Miriam Makeba Story
Synchronicity is defined as those meaningful coincidences that occur so casually yet evoke a sense of masterminded connectivity. Such an appropriate title for an exhibition of ellevated art that connects wine, creativity and nature. Carole Carr is the Hermanus artist exhibiting her works of art suspended in the tasting room at La Vierge, Hemel-en-Aarde under… Read More Synchronicity
We do not judge great art, it judges us said Caroline Gordon. A rather thankless job, this job of comparing and valuing art. A necessary job and one that Elizabeth Gunter takes on through the nature of her job as Professor at the Visual Arts faculty of the University of Stellenbosch. Elizabeth opened the 6th… Read More The Fine Art of Judging Art
Syrah Shoot-Out as an introduction to the 7 Days of Shiraz
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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
