Category Archives: South Africa

Chapman’s Peak – next stop Antarctica

You can’t see Antarctica of course, but it’s there all right. This image was taken on a bike ride up Chapman’s Peak Drive. I’d taken my little point and shoot camera with (I normally shoot with my cell phone) and … Continue reading

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Another sunset

Here’s another panorama sunset that I took a few weeks ago. This one I plan on printing at some point later this year, probably on to perspex for mounting above my desk at home as a reminder to keep taking … Continue reading

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Staying in Tankwa

Tankwa is a fantastic place, and the accommodation we booked was one of 5 chalets called ‘Elandsberg’. Each is eco-friendly and made from mud. The walls are thick to keep the heat out in summer, and the heat in during … Continue reading

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Timeless Tankwa

A few years ago, we spent a few unforgettable days in Tankwa National Park. If you’re wondering where this is, it’s literally in the middle of nowhere. Click here if you’re wondering. More specifically, it’s set between some ranges of … Continue reading

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Trolling through the archives

Here’s another one of the Hemel en Aarde Valley. This is actually slightly outside on the way to Caledon. If you look carefully, you’ll be able to see the wind turbines on the horizon. This was taken in one of … Continue reading

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Hemel en Aarde valley

One of the outstanding wine areas of South Africa is the famous Hemel en Aarde Valley. Or Heaven and Earth in Afrikaans. We’d never been, but were in the area for a few days this past August and decided to … Continue reading

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Reflecting on Grand Dedale

Grand Dedale was a place to be experienced. From lounging around in the massive reading room with delicious port and sherry and arm-stretch away to lazy walks along the river through orange orchards and vineyards, it truly wonderful. The next … Continue reading

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Grand Dedale – Cape Dutch architecture with an Art Deco twist

Grand Dedale’s manor house dates back to the initial settlement of the Cape in the early 1700s. Architecture is traditional Cape Dutch, with high ceilings, massive windows, thick walls and large rooms. This has been given a twist with and … Continue reading

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Luxurious luxury

If there was ever a thing such as luxurious luxury, it’d be known better as Grand Dedale. We were greeted by Angelo on our arrival, and very soon after decided to stay an  extra night as it was so wonderful. … Continue reading

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Grand Dedale – A Country Manor House

After our untamed days in Tankwa we decided to treat ourselves to a spot of luxury. While looking for a a place for my sister and brother-in-law a while before, we spotted Grand Dedale and recommended it. Sadly, it was … Continue reading

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