Wednesday, May 05, 2021

In MENU this week - Kirstenbosch and De Grendel estate

Misty evening in the V&A Waterfront

In a late spell of Indian Summer, with temperatures in the high twenties, we have had two super outings in the open air. We have had the driest April since we bought our house in 2004 and hope that the opinion of the weather gurus holds - that we will have substantial rain from June. As we write this, the weather is changing, with a drop in temperature and a forecast of good rain tonight

Just a Walk in the Park - a visit to Kirstenbosch

Autumn is fast disappearing; we lit our first fire this week and April has been as dry as dust, the driest April since we bought our house in 2004. But rain is at last on the way. So, taking advantage of a walk in the park before the weather changes was on the agenda and the National Botanical Garden at Kirstenbosch, our local jewel, was the obvious place to go on Pensioners Free Tuesday. It is always a delight to walk there, especially as it changes so much with the seasons. Many beds are being replanted now that lock down's end has enabled many of the garden workers to return.  Read on...

A tour of the De Grendel estate

An invitation to join Douglas Swanson on his Farm Tour of De Grendel wine estate in Durbanville was rapidly accepted. The farm has a vintage safari vehicle known as the Green Monster. The rates are very reasonable and if you are feeling the need of some down time, you can even do it with a picnic basket and be dropped of on the lawn to enjoy it. Tours are Wednesday to Sunday. If you are interested in doing a tour and/or picnic basket contact Douglas at douglas@degrendel.co.za or +27 83 326 9990.  Read on...

5th May, 2021



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