South Africa Tuesday 10 Nov '09
Stellenbosch
Breakfast at a civilised 7.30, off at 8.30 on a 3 hour hike on the Helderberg Mountains behind Stellenbosch. Through woodland and scrub up the side of the nearest mountain, not quite to the top (a bit steep there). Fantastic views including Table Mountain in the distance. Weather holding out, cool dry and breezy, just right except for some high cloud. Very enjoyable.
Then to the town of Stellenbosch, a picturesque heritage-rich busy place with distinctive architecture , in a winelands valley surrounded by mountains, with lots of interesting shops and restaurants. Lunch here then a relaxed wander around ending up at the museum. This takes the form of 4 houses, the first built and furnished as in 1690 - 1720, the other 3 progressing up to the Victorian era. Fascinating to walk through them and see the rooms as they were here through the centuries.
6pm now, back at Rosenview Farm. returning to the town for dinner this evening.
Take care everyone,
John
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