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I am soooo bad.  Never got around to writing about the last stop on our Spring Flower trip, on 6 September 2016.  One of the main purposes of this blog is to keep record of our travels.  Here it is, better late than never!   Nieuwoudtville is known for wonderful displays of bulbs during Flower season, although we arrived at …

When Domi married Duncan last year, she amazed us in planning the family accommodation and every related detail.  All we had to do was pay our share and pitch up.  The result was an unforgettable family time.  This year we wanted to experience a similar family holiday and asked Domi to find a suitable place and organize it.  It had …

Heading for our self catering accommodation at Lupela Lodge, we passed the nearby town Lady Grey. The clouds had dressed her, to fit her name. Like the original Lady Grey, the clouds were fickle and untrue, yielding nothing to the drought stricken earth. Despite the dun shades of drought, the lodge is a haven of peace and tranquillity. After the …

I am so proud of my daughter Dominique, over and above planning what was a truly perfect wedding with Duncan, she planned every detail of meals and accommodation for our family.  She selected The Old Hotel at Curry’s Post as the place where we would stay.  A space rich in a sense of warmth and history.  Solid stone, wooden floors and fireplaces embraced …

The walls of my childhood bedroom were adorned with prints and posters, and of course my mother’s art.  One poster print captured my imagination, it was a Heath Robinson illustration for A Midsummer Nights Dream.  The same elusive feeling captured by the artist, stirred at Blyde River Cabin.  The misty, rainy weather during our stay did not detract from the …

Choosing accommodation for Cliff’s birthday weekend away I took a few things into consideration, price and the distance from home are top of the list.  After narrowing down our options I checked reviews and felt comfortable choosing Monyane Lodge.  If I could give an award for the best hospitality ever Des and Elna would win, they were fantastic! Driving to …