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
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
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
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
No Indaba day is complete without an early morning walk along the Durban beachfront promenade. After a brisk walk and a few photos the day gets hectic with meetings and the attendance of sessions to make the most of Africa’s biggest tourism pilgrimage. Cape Whale Coast Tourism has space at the colourful and visible Wesgro… Read More 2019 Africa Travel Indaba Day 1
Cape Whale Coast people flew with Mango Airline to join the annual migration to Durban. We do this to make sure our destination is front of mind when travelers make plans. Yes, we grow economies one holiday at a time. Yes, we are in Durban at the annual Travel Indaba to network and do business.… Read More 2019 Africa Travel Indaba
There’s nothing like a Sunday lunch in the country. In the spirit of rest and relaxation I made the short journey to Stanford Valley Country Farm. Just the perfect place to indulge in fresh air and good food. The farm’s Manor House restaurant blends fresh fare, fine wine and collectors art in a winning combination.… Read More Sundays in Stanford
