MERRY CHRISTMAS 2011 AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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We wish all our friends who have stayed with us over the last five years and those who will be staying with us in the future, a wonderful festive season 2011. May you spend your Christmas with those closest to your heart and may 2012 bring you everything you wish for!
Author: Jackie
Date: 13 Dec 2011
Tags : Gordon's Bay accommodation, Gordons Bay accommodation, Gordon's Bay guest houses, Helderberg wine farms, Cape Town accom
EXPLORING THE HELDERBERG WINE ROUTE
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I was lucky enough to be invited on a wine tasting tour of some of the Helderberg Wine Route farms last week. These farms are situated close to Sir Lowry's Village just a short drive away from the guesthouse. At a maximum, I would say the distance is about 10km.
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SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT GORDON'S BAY
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It seems that most of the blog posts so far have been about all kinds of other places but not Gordon's Bay! This seems rather remiss but it's never too late to find out about your own backyard.
Gordon's Bay is named after the Dutch explorer, Robert Jacob Gordon (1743-1795). Strang... |
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WALKING WITH ELEPHANTS
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Something you must do when you depart to the Garden Route |
A LAZY AFTERNOON AT HELDERBERG NATURE RESERVE
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What better way to spend a fabulous March afternoon than lazing on the grass listening to some good old bluesy rock music? Helderberg Nature Reserve hosts a series of sundowner live concerts between December and March and we were luck enough to catch Big Sky, playing their unique mix of rock, country and blues. |
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THROUGH THE ELGIN VALLEY TO KLEINMOND
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So we wanted to get a bit off the beaten track and have an adventure in the little-known Elgin Valley. |
A DAY IN GREYTON
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Greyton. I’ve somehow never managed to get there before in my five years in the Cape and what a shame that was! Known as "The Jewel of the Overberg” you will find this secret little gem tucked away at the foot of the Riviersonderend mountains – just 95km to the east from Gordon’s Bay. |
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SHAKESPEARE AT MAYNARDVILLE OPEN AIR THEATRE
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Cape Town is full of amazing and innovative theatrical experiences and a visit to this vibrant city should include a visit to one of the many shows on offer. |
A TASTE OF THE SOMERSET WEST WINE FARMS
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If you’re staying with us at Berg en Zee, you’ve chosen an excellent spot from which to visit dozens of amazing wine farms in the regions of Somerset West, Stellenbosch, Franschoek and Paarl. |
