Stanford Selection
Stanford is a heritage town in the Cape Whale Coast. A small country village with a lot of soul.… Read More Stanford Selection
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Country Roads for Weekend Drives #FordFiesta
My new Ford Fiesta is more city slicker than off-road performance machine but this weekend I put her to the test on Overberg country roads. She did perform like a champ. After filling up at the Ou Meul in Stanford with well brewed coffee and small pastry I took a shot left towards Napier. Much… Read More Country Roads for Weekend Drives #FordFiesta
Kudu Cosmetics
Natural, organic products made in Stanford on the Cape Whale Coast and offered for sale online. These wholesome Kudu Cosmetica products are not just well presented but they also have very real rejuvenating abilities. I had the luxury of testing 2 skincare products and I’m hooked.
Overberg Heritage – Stanford
Stanford Hotel is a living piece of history that dates back to when it was built in 1920 in the heart of the village. It is the oldest existing business in Stanford and in 2 years’ time this gracious old lady will be celebrating her 100th anniversary. The hotel is a living piece of history… Read More Overberg Heritage – Stanford
Southern Africa Road Trip – Hermanus to Cape Agulhas
On New Year’s Day I took an Overberg road trip from Hermanus to Agulhas. With good company in the passenger seat I drove on country lanes and sang to hits on the radio. First to Stanford for coffee at the Ou Meul. It was pumping and you could sense the stress of potentially running out… Read More Southern Africa Road Trip – Hermanus to Cape Agulhas
Ending 2017 in Hermanus
It’s a wrap! 2017 is almost gonners and will be over soon. Last year I saw 2016 slipping away from a beach chair next to Langebaan lagoon but this year I will be home in Vermont, Hermanus. It’s a busy weekend starting tonight with Jesse Clegg at Sumaridge Wine Estate in Hemel-en-Aarde. First time seeing… Read More Ending 2017 in Hermanus
Say Cheese! Klein River Cheese
There is nothing small about Klein River Cheese just outside Stanford. The cheeses are produced in fat wheels and the owners have big hearts and huge personalities. At Klein River size is matched by flavour. BEEG flavour. So big that the cheeses continuously win international awards. This Overberg farm is about more than cheese tasting. This… Read More Say Cheese! Klein River Cheese
Road Trip to Gansbaai #WeDoTourism
Gansbaai is just less than an hour’s drive south from Hermanus. It’s a slow drive as the road is windy and a little bumpy at times. The journey takes one through beautiful fynbos landscapes and past a few of the Overberg’s fine wine estates. Halfway through the ride is the heritage town of Stanford where… Read More Road Trip to Gansbaai #WeDoTourism
Hello Merlot #DrinkMerlot
There seems to be a day for everything. Why not one for Merlot? Today is supposedly International Merlot Day and a good excuse to contemplate this dark coloured grape varietal and drink a couple of glasses of Merlot. Merlot is to Cabernet Sauvignon what Lady Di was to Prince Charles. An addition of softness, a… Read More Hello Merlot #DrinkMerlot
Getting the Weekend Party Started
Every weekend is precious but the way you get the weekend going makes some better than others. Step number one…knock off a little early. Step number two is to have a plan. Have something lined up. With this in mind I left my office in Hermanus just after 15:00 and drove straight up Hemel-en-Aarde to… Read More Getting the Weekend Party Started
