In winter I always crave a mid-year break and a getaway to one of the hot springs in the Western Cape always seems like the obvious thing to do. Fortunately these springs are all situated in or near places that have lots to offer visitors (besides hot water). Avalon Springs Hotel & Spa Resort in [...]
Route 62 has a lot to offer visitors, but for some reason it just do not get all the attention it deserves. Let us start our journey from Cape Town. 96 km Worcester is home to the Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden, which according to their website is “totally unique in that it is the [...]
After a visit to Montagu about 3 years ago, I became aware of a few brandy distilleries along the R62. As a beer / wine / whisky drinker, tasting brandy has never been a high priority, I however decided that visiting these distilleries may be a worthwhile experience. Driving the R62 to Oudtshoorn recently, it [...]
With my last peppadew harvest of the year I decided to try out a peppadew chutney recipe I found at epicurious. I prefer this to the pickled peppadews as it is easier to make and we use it more frequently. 5 cups fresh, whole, washed peppadews About 150ml sugar About 150ml grape vinegar 1 teaspoon [...]