Category Archives: wine estates

Dornier Wines

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

Hubby and I – on our recent flying visit/weekend to the Cape recently – wanted to do a wine tasting at Waterford.  We’ve been there before for their wine tasting and chocolate experience (!) … a couple of years ago and we … Continue reading →

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Lunch in a cellar

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

We were at Rust en Vrede – previous post – to do a spot of wine tasting and lunch with Ian and Kathy  (my brother and SIL)   Over weekends they often hop on the bike and enjoy the open road and magnificent … Continue reading →

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Skywatch Friday : Rust en Vrede

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

It’s still Friday here!!  Hadn’t had a chance to do a Skywatch post until now.   Because I am rather late in submitting, I’ll add a few more photographs from the beautiful Cape … to be specific the vineyards of Rust … Continue reading →

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Our winning evening at Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel’s 40th Birthday

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

Hubby and I had a fabulous evening at the Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel’s 40th birthday celebration at the wine estate in Stellenbosch.   They had four weekends of birthday celebrations in October from which we could choose one to suit us – … Continue reading →

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I’ve got to keep up!

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

Two posts in one day!  Phew … but I need to keep up with Jeanette!!  Besides that, we are going again to the winelands in the Cape again tomorrow, flying early in the morning and returning Sunday evening to enjoy … Continue reading →

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Breakfast at Tokara

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

I’m one step behind Jeanette    No words from me .. just photos … she said it all!!!   I had the same breakfast so I can’t even comment on that except it was delish’ly hot and coffee was the best! … Continue reading →

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A part of Kathy’s journey of courage and hope … and survival

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

Kathy – my sister in law – a breast cancer fighter and survivor … Jeanette and I went together ..  just the two of us … the first time ever that the two of us have been away together .. … Continue reading →

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A memorable dinner at Rust en Vrede

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

On our recent visit to the Cape a few weeks ago, hubby and I were joined by my brother, Ian and niece, Daniella for the most memorable evening of food and wine pairing at the Rust en Vrede Restaurant in … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday :

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

Simonsig Wine Estate – Stellenbosch For more Wordless Wednesday contributions go here and here

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Wordless Wednesday :

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

Tokara Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, Western Cape For more Wordless Wednesday contributions go here and here

Posted in Cape, holiday, odd stuff, wine estates, Wordless Wednesday, yoga | 5 Comments