Category Archives: mountains

Majestic Cathkin Peak revealed after a few days of rain and mist

Posted on July 6, 2017 by momsmeanderings

March 2017  :  Champagne Castle Hotel Our weekend in the Drakensberg was coming to an end.  Hubby and I were leaving the following day and up to this point we hadn’t seen the mountain peaks.  It would have been disappointing … Continue reading →

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Mountains and valleys, flowers and moss … and waterfalls

Posted on June 29, 2017 by momsmeanderings

March 2017 : Champagne Castle Hotel Early morning mist hung over the forest and clouds shrouded the highest peaks but the weather report was positive .. no rain.   The hiking trail to the Sphinx which hubby and I have done several times … Continue reading →

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Waterfalls, bridges, steps and a forest

Posted on June 17, 2017 by momsmeanderings

March 2017 :  Champagne Castle Hotel – Central Drakensberg Hubby and I went for an afternoon stroll on Mike’s Path, a short circular trail passed the upper dams, through the forest and back to the dams … … We spotted a … Continue reading →

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Along a country road …

Posted on June 9, 2017 by momsmeanderings

…. at the foothills of the Drakensberg.  Leaving the hotel gate … Basket sellers outside the entrance to catch tourists .. and me !    When in the Berg buy basket ware, it’s strong, durable and made by rural women The … Continue reading →

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Champagne Castle Hotel

Posted on June 3, 2017 by momsmeanderings

I am featuring the hotel (or part thereof)  in this post for those who haven’t seen my previous posts on our visits over the years.  The hotel is nestled at the foothills of the Drakensberg in the Champagne Valley ..  photo … Continue reading →

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Chapel in the mountains and mist

Posted on June 2, 2017 by momsmeanderings

Who doesn’t love a wedding?!!  A perfect spot for memorable nuptials in the mountains of the majestic Berg …   I took this photo through the closed glass doors :  chapel was ready for influx of wedding helpers the following day .. … Continue reading →

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A weekend in the Central Drakensberg

Posted on May 31, 2017 by momsmeanderings

Moving on from our idyllic holiday in the Transkei, hubby and I spent a weekend at one of our favourite spots in the Drakensberg … Champagne Castle Hotel. As usual, I’ve taken more than enough photographs!!!   Majestic mountains are like the sea.  One … Continue reading →

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We’re on holiday for the next 12 days !

Posted on February 28, 2017 by momsmeanderings

Sooooo just as a last post until our return  … Nerine bowdeni in my garden .. Where are we going ?   Well, hubby and I are spending a few days in Ramsgate, Kwa Zulu Natal with cousins Barry, Gavin, Kathy and Sabrina … Continue reading →

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BJ’s at La Vierge, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

Posted on December 10, 2016 by momsmeanderings

A visit to Hermanus is not the same unless you have a meal at BJ’s.  Very sadly, it was burnt down not long before hubby and I visited Cheryl and Bob last month.  Totally devastating for locals, and visitors alike, many of … Continue reading →

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Wine tasting at Creation Wines, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Hermanus

Posted on November 29, 2016 by momsmeanderings

Along the now tarred R320 through the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley linking Hermanus to Caledon there are several wine estates, one of which is Creation.  I have been wanting to do a wine tasting there as I often buy Creation’s Syrah/Grenache blend … Continue reading →

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