Showing posts with label Not Too Far from Franschhoek. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Not Too Far from Franschhoek. Show all posts

Aug 10, 2010

Not Too Far From Here September: Arniston




Spent a lovely weekend in Arniston, where the almost dodgy weather and the great sea view conspired to relax all but the two-year-old. Featured in the September edition: Waenhuiskrans, Kassiesbaai, Agulhas, Elim and lunch at the Black Oystercatcher winery.

Oct 30, 2009

Not Too Far from Franschhoek: Napier

From the November edition:

... Along the main road, the charming facades of faithfully restored buildings sit side-by-side newer and less-authentic buildings. There is an aesthetics committee of sorts and it must have its work cut out! Stop at Pascal’s if you’re not in the mood for pub-fare, but again, be prepared for a chat. Local proprietors all understand the value of the personal touch and there is no shortage of time here. While there, you may even meet Daniel Pascal herself or Cape Town’s Max du Preez, who is one of the many famous South Africans who own property in the town. Pay a visit to military buff, Leon Visser, who makes very well-priced pewter chess sets and can literally chat the hind-leg off a donkey.

Read more about Napier in The Month