Category: Western Province

The Vintner with Rocks in his Pockets

by Mary Tebje, posted in Heritage and History, Local Distinctiveness, Museums, Nelson Mandela, Rural heritage, Rural Tourism, Sense of Place, Short breaks, Stellenbosch, Travel and Leisure, Travel and Tourism, Western Province

Meet the vintner who reaches deep into the South African soil and history, who like a good wine, has blended ancient rocks, sunlight, the smell and memories the soil holds, Cape honey bees, Cornish tin miners and black magic. All of which have cast a spell over me! The hot summer night air was conducive … Continue reading The Vintner with Rocks in his Pockets

Mills of the Cederberg

by Mary Tebje, posted in Cape Town, Cederberg, Heritage and History, Local Distinctiveness, Museums, Short breaks, South Africa, Travel and Leisure, Travel and Tourism, Watermills, Western Province

This blog post is an unashamed excuse to celebrate one of the finest wilderness areas in the world. The Cederberg runs through my veins and I welcome any opportunity to celebrate it. Located a few hours drive north of Cape Town, it’s the place to go to really get away from it all. It's the … Continue reading Mills of the Cederberg

Just because the lady loves flowers.

by Mary Tebje, posted in Cape Town, Churchs, DMO's, South Africa, Trade Shows, Travel and Leisure, Travel and Tourism, UK, Uncategorized, Western Province

The High Commission of South Africa in London is the diplomatic and public face of South Africa in the UK and has one of the best addresses in town - right on Trafalgar Square. I have visited many times, and it certainly feels like stepping into a time capsule that takes me back to a … Continue reading Just because the lady loves flowers.