tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50100068914541367892024-03-13T05:56:29.876-07:00South African ReviewsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010006891454136789.post-31080786658332066692018-06-11T23:37:00.000-07:002018-06-11T23:37:52.750-07:00LukAfrica - Riverside Chalets and SafarisThis last weekend was a great treat.<br />
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We packed the car and headed off to the Limpopo Province for a short road trip.<br />
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Needing a place to stay we looked up where to stay near Letsitele and came across this quaint place called LukAfrica.<br />
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Luke was kind and informative on the phone and was quick to respond to any queries we may have had.<br />
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On arrival you drive down a rough bush-veld drive, giving you the impression that you're actually entering a game farm. The reception area is neat, but at the time of writing very dry due to the lack of rain this time of year.<br />
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Luke was very friendly and on arrival offered us a welcome drink (Freshly squeezed orange juice) before showing us around the place and giving us a history of the place from the last great 100yr flood-line to how it is now. I was personally impressed with what he's accomplished so far.<br />
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They mainly serve breakfast as they market themselves as a B&B, but do offer dinner on request (Which I'm led to believe is delicious). That night we were spoiled to an evening around the Lapa where we braaied our own meat and hung around the fire keeping warm in the cool evening air of Autumn in Limpopo.<br />
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The Cabins were well stocked and the amenities neat and functional. We slept well that evening and awoke the next day to a FULL English breakfast along with Fruit, Yogurt, Cereal and French Pressed Coffee or Tea and once again the amazing freshly squeezed orange juice.<br />
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All in all a very pleasant experience and we highly recommend LukAfrica to anyone traveling in that vicinity.<br />
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For a look see at the place visit their website at <a href="http://www.lukafricasafaris.co.za/">http://www.lukafricasafaris.co.za</a><br />
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Tried a little "on the spot" reviewing....<br />
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I think it's quite cool as it portrays the emotion we're experiencing at the moment where as a written review later comes across a lot more sterile and as George from Master Chef Australia says... good food is supposed to make you feel happy ;-)<br />
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The decor of the place was amazing, I just feel that what you get doesn't match expectations.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010006891454136789.post-47485440872466418872016-02-26T23:54:00.001-08:002016-02-26T23:54:08.207-08:00Mike's Restaurant - fine dining in Underburg <p dir="ltr">Passing through Underburg in Natal? <br>
Do yourself a favour and pop in at Mike's.</p>
<p dir="ltr">We happened to see a little sign advertising Underburg's best breakfast. <br>
At first glance it looked deserted,  but upon closer inspection found it to be a very cosy joint with old English charm. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Our host Mike made us the most delicious breakfast ( far exceeding our expectations - with wonderful homemade marmalade ) prompting this short and spontaneous review. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Having been around for 21 years we say well done. Loved the short stop over. Thank you. </p>
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It being mother's day and all we were greeted to a bustling atmosphere of families as they all celebrated that one person in their lives they called mom.<br />
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At the reception we were given a complimentary sherry while we waited for our table to be cleaned and prepped. Granted, taking into consideration the volume of people at the place on the day and the amount of waiting staff it wasn't too long before were were comfortably seated in a nice little corner table were we waited for our menu's... and waited... and waited.. and, well, you get the message. ;-)<br />
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OK we were tucked away behind a corner, so I'll grant them the benefit of the doubt and say that they were just making sure our hunger pangs were at the right level to really really appreciate the food for which we were so eager to sink our teeth into and boy did they not disappoint!!<br />
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Our Waitress Dené was an absolute star and between the 3 of us we ordered an Oxtail Poitjie, A Venison Pie, an Oxtail Soup and a Chicken Schnitzel off their light-lunch menu. It was fantastic.<br />
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Penny, The head chef, who very animatedly told us that although she was not a mother, this place was her baby, said she practically lived there. We could clearly see the passion she put into her work not only in the way she presented her food but also in the way she got involved with the patrons. Taking pictures for them with their cameras, laughing and joking with the tables as she mixed with her clients. It truly was something to behold.<br />
Everything from the atmosphere of the restaurant to the presentation and taste of the dishes (even the coupled Shiraz with the Oxtail and venison) worked wonderfully.<br />
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The decoration of the place is something to behold as owners Frikkie and Rikkie Marais have collected a wonderful ensemble of quirky and interesting South African memorabilia.<br />
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Do I recommend it: Definitely!!<br />
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For more info head on over to their website here: <a href="http://www.bistrotboergeoisie.co.za/">http://www.bistrotboergeoisie.co.za</a><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Bistrot Boer'geoisie, 13th Street, Pretoria, 0081, South Africa-25.770743 28.256606000000033-25.7778925 28.246521000000033 -25.7635935 28.266691000000034tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010006891454136789.post-65965246886534375572014-11-10T06:17:00.001-08:002014-11-10T06:17:07.945-08:00Dulini Private Game Reserve - Sabi Sands<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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They say “The devil’s in the details” but I’d like to change that old saying because at Dulini Game Lodge “The DELIGHT is in the details”<br />
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I have reviewed a couple of game lodges in my time and have never been as blown away by the incredible attention these people pay to every detail of your stay than here.<br />
From the warmest greetings of the staff and fellow lodgers (who’ve clearly been influenced by the ethos of the place) to the bubble bath that was poured for us by our butler, Maurice, we were truly astounded at the professionalism and sincerity of the staff.<br />
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Most 5 star establishments, although extremely slick and well run lack what I like to term “that personal touch”. Not so at Dulini.<br />
Iain and Sue Garrett, our hosts, were there to make sure our stay was top notch, and their treatment of every staff member of utmost respect rubs off onto all the patrons who visit there.<br />
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Not only were we spoiled to two Game Drives a day with the most incredible sightings of Leopard, Lion, Rhino, Elephant, Wild Dog… the list goes on and on, each sighting holding its own unique story (ask me about the Hippo ;-)), but we were also pampered with the most delicious meals the bush has to offer (Thanks to our superbly talented chef Jess)<br />
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And it would be remiss of me not to mention the one person overlooking the entire experience, always there with a smile and a warm face-cloth at the end of the drives. Poppy.<br />
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Thanks again to everyone for an experience of a lifetime.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Sabi Sand - Gowrie Gate, Mala Mala Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa-24.6946338 31.51522639999996-50.216668299999995 -9.7933676000000389 0.82740070000000188 72.82382039999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010006891454136789.post-88912205831290849142014-10-03T01:51:00.001-07:002014-10-03T01:51:12.686-07:00The Laughing Chefs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Tucked away at 217 Soutpansberg Rd in Rietondale, Pretoria, is a little paradise created by a mother and daughter, Maggie and Esrida, who have a passion for people, food and life.<br />
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We heard about this amazing place from several friends and acquaintances and with our curiosity peeked we headed off to find "this lovely restaurant" somewhere in Rietondale.<br />
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After having failed to find it the first time (Thinking that the name "Laughing Chefs" was a training academy) we were pleasantly rewarded when our persistence paid off. ;-)<br />
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The eclectic and romantic environment, created with the help of lush foliage and an integrated art gallery, compliments the food perfectly.<br />
Having a choice of tapas or a full meal, we decided to go the tapas rout.<br />
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The snails (done in a blue cheese sauce) were incredible and have dethroned Huckelberry's as my new favorite.<br />
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The rest of the tapas were of top quality, lovingly crafted by our chef, Patrice, who even came out to say hi and do a little "modest" bragging about how he personally created these dishes.<br />
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Laughing Chefs also hosts numerous live celebrity music performances and has a diary packed with great entertainment. To find more about these we were told to either give them our email address or head on over to their Facebook page and press that persistent little "like" button.<br />
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A VERY romantic getaway as well as a splendid place to sit back relax and enjoy good food, good music and (I have a feeling if you visit there often enough) new good friends.<br />
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Detractors? The background music they played didn't quite fit the ambiance and the smoking section is right at the front door, so patrons have to walk past that to get inside (although smokers are generally very pleasant people so maybe that's not such a bad thing)<br />
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Other than that a DEFINITE thumbs up.<br />
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Find them here: <a href="http://www.laughingchefs.co.za/">http://www.laughingchefs.co.za/</a><br />
For bookings call: (012) 329 6950<br />
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Dullstroom.... The land of Fly Fishing.<br />
Everything about the area screams.... FLY FISHING AREA.... and if you love fly fishing, then this is the town to come to.<br /><br />
That said, I don't fly fish. Tried once in Atlanta USA with a good friend of the family and .... well.... I didn't catch anything. (If you know what I mean) but the boat... now that was something else.... I digress.<br />
Never having fly fished seriously, I had no idea what a Mayfly was but was quite sure it had something to do with fly fishing seeing that we were in Dullstroom and all. <br />
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While perusing the menu in pursuit of the perfect spot to satiate our ravenous hunger, built up from an exhausting day of sign making, the owner walked up to us and guaranteed - in a very humble manner I might add - that this restaurant was the best in town. Well, after going and having a look at the other menus nearby we found ourselves once again at the Mayfly's door.<br />
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Owned by Garath, the Mayfly, we were told, was run from out of town for about 4yrs, surviving on basically weekend trade, before moving into town and has now been in existence for more than 9 years.<br />
Well, I could quite see that over those years Gareth and his staff have not lost the passion for the hospitality trade they have forged a life for themselves from. The service was exceptional (and I don't say that lightly). - I accidentally let my knife fall to the floor and before I could say "Trout Fishing" I had a new set placed before me with a flourish.<br />
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The Menu had everything from Burgers, Pastas to Oxtail (The specialty of the night)<br />
The Oxtail, recommended to me by Gareth, was done to mouth watering perfection and complimented with sauteed potatoes and typical mashed veggies. (Spinach and Pumpkin)<br />
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Dirk, who had the Pesto Pasta (A fetochini, bacon, chili and rosa tomato mix) said that it was EXACTLY as he imagined it should have been. (Which is a very high compliment to any chef)<br />
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Well done to the staff and Gareth for a very pleasant night out.<br />
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Not really a child friendly place. But please if you have a gap and you're n the area, if you miss out on anything do not let it be the Mayfly.<br />
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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mayfly-Restaurant/200686999989216Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010006891454136789.post-53786960983743799432014-10-03T01:12:00.001-07:002014-10-03T01:12:13.396-07:00Women's day breakfast at Food Lovers MarketThe bear went over the mountain and what he found was the Zambezi Food Lovers Market.<br />
And there he came across the Market Café where he decided to try out their R55 breakfast buffet.<br />
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Very nice food on the whole, but being a Food Lover's Market, it was disappointing that their tomato sauce was not All Gold. ;-) <br />
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Other than that, a really pleasant morning out.<br />
And if the mood grabs you, the market itself is chock-a-block full of really good food and some awesome deals.<br />
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You can find them just off Zambizi drive. (1121 Breed St, Pretoria, Gauteng)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com01121 Breed Street, Zambezi Junction Shopping Centre, Pretoria, 0182, South Africa-25.68174 28.272089999999935-51.2037745 -13.036504000000065 -0.15970550000000117 69.580683999999934tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010006891454136789.post-53418282873683577982014-08-07T01:25:00.001-07:002014-08-07T01:28:25.891-07:00The Baths - Citrusdal<br />
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Nestled in a quaint ravine and hardly touched in over 10 years, the baths just outside of Citrusdal are to a stressed family what a back rub is to Balloo from the Jungle Book.<br />
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Only a short 2 hour drive from Cape Town these healing warm baths are just what the doctor ordered to relieve that post recession tension ;-) You can either camp or make use of the fully kitted chalets there. We booked into a chalet and were very pleasantly surprised. They are comfortable with everything a family of 4 needs, bedding included. The only thing that’s a must on a get away like this is PLENTY of towels.<br />
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We arrived at just after 20:00 on Friday night passing the still occupied steaming main bath in the form of a walled swimming pool. Grabbed a quick bite for supper and then at the kids insistence headed on down to the warm pools.<br />
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It was amazing! Resting your chin just above water level watching the steam rise into the night air, somehow carrying your troubles with it, immediately creates a sense of well being. The kids just love the fact that they can play and jump and were tired out quite well by the time we headed on back to the chalet and bed.<br />
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For more information head on over to their website: <a href="http://www.thebaths.co.za/">http://www.thebaths.co.za/</a><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0The Baths, 7340, South Africa-32.7382502 19.038261299999931-32.744928200000004 19.028176299999931 -32.7315722 19.048346299999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010006891454136789.post-78189596265989331842014-03-20T06:27:00.001-07:002014-03-28T04:27:31.843-07:00RosiesI have just been blown away! <br />
It is very seldom that I have a meal that utterly thrills my senses.<br />
Hidden away in a public rose garden, wedged between Fransis Bard and Pretorious streets on Eastwood street is the quaintest little "tea garden" I've ever had the priviledge of experiencing.<br />
The phrase "Damn! That was good." was heard a number of times :-)<br />
All I can say is... Go and try it. U won't regret it. And if u have kids, there's a great playground there too.<br />
To make a booking call them on 082 641 2054<br />
U can find them on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/rosiesinthepark">www.facebook.com/Rosiesinthepark</a><br />
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Sitting here on the stoep of "nguni" cabin surrounded by some really impressive rock formations, overlooking the well trimmed garden enhanced by a well made rockery and listening to the nearby water feature, I now realise that this is an ideal location to get away from it all.<br />
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With No cellphone reception and plenty to keep the kids busy, including interacting with the local goat herd, this is the perfect stop over on your way down to the Cape or to just "hak uit" (let loose).<br />
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Offering a world class 4x4 route through the Anysberg Mountain range on the farm, as well as Mountain Bike and Hiking trails this place definitely left us wanting to come back for more.<br />
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We were only privileged enough for a night's stay over, and that was more than enough to rest our travel weary bodies and refresh our souls.<br />
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With a lodge, garden cottages and campsites (all self catering) this farm sure has a lot to offer.<br />
The garden cottages were neatly kept and I could see that they have paid attention to detail.<br />
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<li>If you're intending to stay a couple of days, think about taking your own wood, as they do supply but it's a little on the expensive side in my opinion (R30 a bag)</li>
<li>If you're squeamish of animal trophies hanging from the walls then maybe go camping</li>
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All-in-all a very pleasant stay.<br />
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For More info and to see what they have to say about themselves visit their website:<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Laingsburg, South Africa-33.374978839192678 20.9454345703125-33.401500839192678 20.9050940703125 -33.348456839192679 20.9857750703125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010006891454136789.post-38647145187710625022013-09-03T02:40:00.001-07:002014-01-23T01:04:07.754-08:00Mc Velly's Kitchen - SoshenguveHidden in block AA of Soshonguve is an amazing little "kitchen" called Mc Velly's Kitchen.<br />
For anyone wanting to try out the best Kota in town, and by town I mean Tshwane, according to the locals then you need to head on to this very local, very lekker joint.<br />
When there order yourself on of the many Kotas on sale or if you prefer something a little more traditional, there are dagwoods available too.<br />
<br />For those of you who do not know what a Kota is, it's basically a quarter loaf of bread filled with a variety of available fillings then covered in a generous layer of "slap chips".<br />
To find out more call Velly on 079 114 4370<br />
It'll be worth the trip :-)<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010006891454136789.post-69986703003395374972013-08-05T13:07:00.001-07:002014-03-21T00:43:23.823-07:00Huckleberry's - Magnolia Dell Pretoria<p>You ever have those moments when you head on back to a place you used to visit as a kid, and when u get there you cannot remember how it was because everything's changed?</p>
<p>Well I had a similar experience tonight when we visited Huckleberry's in Magnolia Dell in Pretoria. I couldn't remember it because now it was soooo much better than I remember it.<br>
We were pleasantly surprised by, not only the extremely friendly staff and cozy atmosphere (with fireplace to boot), but also the high quality of food that came at amazingly affordable prices. (I would use the word cheap, but I don't want to reduce the experience). In fact my words to Heidi, my partner, were, "... I think I prefer this place to Moyo".<br>
That said, I suppose it is unfair to compare the two :-)</p>
<p>Malin, our friend from Sweden, said her schwarma reminded her of the best one she'd ever had in Istanbul.</p>
<p>So if you enjoy a good, value for money out, romantically or with the family (there's plenty of lawn for the kids to go exercise out all that energy they seem to carry about with them), then Huckelberry's is the place to go!</p>
<p>You can contact them here:</p>
<p><b>Tel no</b>: 012 346 4588<br>
<b>Mobile no</b>: 083 268 6862<br>
<b>Email</b>: info@huckleberrys.co.za<br>
<b>Website</b>: www.huckleberrys.co.za</p>
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<p>That's how long The Wild Fig Tree has been around....<br>
And for anyone in the industry, that says a LOT!</p>
<p>Specializing in "wild" cuisine, they serve the likes of Crocodile curry, which, according to Mikko, a friend from Finland, "was done very well", Springbok poitjie, Warthog carpaccio, ostrich fillet as well as the usual dishes for the not so adventurous :-)</p>
<p>There's also a little shop to brows around as well as an internet cafe for those wanting to catch up on their correspondence.</p>
<p>A very pleasant outing all around.</p>
<p>(Oh! And for those with little ones... we were even given a baby high chair)</p>
<p>You can contact them here:</p>
<p><b>Address</b>: Corner of Main Road and Louis Trichardt Street, Sabie, Mpumalanga.<br>
<b>Telephone</b>: +27 (0)13 764-2239<br><br><br></p>
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<p>Buried in this rich town's downtown area is a quaint little coffee shop known as The Pilgrims Pantry.<br>
Run by "mama van Wyk" it's the perfect stopover to fill that little gap in your tummy, and of course as most PR shops its filled with all sorts of interesting goodies to take home with you.</p>
<p>I haven't been to Pilgrims Rest for some time now, and the last time i was there i was extremely disappointed. The vendors on the street had taken to selling "traffic light trash" (all you need is a drive through Johannesburg to know what I mean). But it would appear that someone has decided to take thisnhistorical little town seriously and it would appear that they are on the road to restoring its former charm and street appeal.</p>
<p>For more info on this little town head on over to: http://<a href="http://www.pilgrimsrest.org.za/">www.pilgrimsrest.org.za</a>/</p>
<p>Pilgrim's Rest<br>
013 768 1060<br>
Mpumalanga <br>
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<p>:-)<br><br>contact them on +27 013 767 1273<br><br>S24*55.914' <br>E30*50.496'<br><br>...and yes, theyre in Pretoria too <br>012 342 3613</p>
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<p>Set neatly in the corner to the borders of both Mozambique as well as the #KrugerNationalPark Komatiepoort remains a sensible place to spend an overnighter before heading in whichever wild destination you choose. </p>
<p>After spending the night at one of the many B&Bs in and around the Town we would recommend not stopping at one of the commercial joints, but rather stop in at the very South African, very local, Stoep Cafe.</p>
<p>This quaint little place's menu sports everything from light health breakfasts to a fully fledged Portuguese steak or prego roll.</p>
<p>I chose the Onderberg Breakfast with an extra cheese sausage and was pleasantly surprised by the size and quality....</p>
<p>All in all a pleasant stop over and worth the visit :-)<br><br></p>
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Argaubly one of the Deep South's stalwarts in the restaurant arena, Dixies Restaurant, just outside of Simaon's Town in the suburb of Glencairn is definately worth the visit when in the area.<br />
I don't think I've ever been there on a quiet night. What I'm saying is, it's popular... Why?<br />
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They make great food. ;-)<br />
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While my kids, Heidi and I go there for their very well known (and well made) Pizzas, the rest of their menu is just as great. All the way from their breakfasts to their seafood selection I have yet to hear of someone leaving there dissapointed.<br />
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Although not the cheapest in the area, they do offer a view of the bay to die for and their waitrons are especially friendly and efficient.<br />
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Did we enjoy the experience?<br />
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Would I recommend it to my friends?<br />
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If ever you want to spoil yourself one Saturday or Sunday and are feeling at a loss of what to do, do yourself the favour of heading down to a little town called Cullinan just North East of Pretoria.<br />
This charming village has managed to hold
on to much of its mine village character - its historic stone and
corrugated iron mine workers’ houses, offices and churches a throwback
to the mining times of the early 1900s. Cullinan is famous for the discovery of what became known as the Cullinan
Diamond - the largest rough gem-quality diamond ever found.<br />
But if I had any say in why this town is famous, I would attribute it's fame to Oak Avenue, and especially Albizia Restaurant.<br />
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If you follow Oak Avenue, lined with both Oak and Jacaranda trees, down to the end you'll discover the Gem of Cullinan - no, not the diamond, the restaurant... Albizia. An eclectic yet amazingly comfortable restaurant hailed by <a href="http://www.houseandleisure.co.za/" target="_blank">House and Leisure</a> as "South Africa's best kept food secret".<br />
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The menu changes constantly and you are are ALWAYS treated something outstanding.<br />
Our party of 4 each ordered a different dish and were so enamoured with our choices that we didn't even think of sharing :-)<br />
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Apart from the food and the atmosphere, you might also be privileged enough to bump into a local celeb or two. While there I had the privilege of chatting to <a href="http://www.laurikarauch.com/" target="_blank">Laurika Rauch</a> who strongly suggested I tried the "skaapsterjies" a suggestion which with I wholeheartedly concurred as they were absolutely amazing.<br />
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Knowing that a picture says more than a 1000 words here's what we had:<br />
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Here's the menu for THAT day ;-)<br />
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Our Destination? A luxury self-catering estate called 4 Friends Country Estate.<br />
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The Area is known for it's idyllic scenery and world renowned trout fishing destinations and may I add right up front, 4 Friends Country Estate does not disappoint.<br />
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The farm is spectacular with views of the valley and dams that take your breath away.<br />
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The lodges themselves are pure luxury. No expense has been spared to make sure you have all the creature comforts you need as you break away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.<br />
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Fully furnished and stocked with everything from percale linen, wine glasses to teaspoons, the only thing you need to bring with you is your food. Although amply stocked with wood for both the indoor and patio fire places, you can order more if you so need.<br />
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This place is ideally suited for the avid fly fisherman, or great for a family break away.<br />
If you love birding or wildlife you too will be spoiled here. (Although it was never mentioned, this farm would be idea for mountain bike trips as well - in fact next time we go we're definitely taking our bikes with)<br />
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The kids had a ball as there's plenty of space to run around and explore and when they've had enough of the "great outdoors" there's always DSTV to keep them out of your hair while you curl up on a couch overlooking the majestic valley and read your favorite novel. (Hell, this place is perfect for even writing your own novel)<br />
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As a photographer I had a field day, evidenced by the pictures in this review. They also cater for hunting parties and tailor make packages to suit you. (Although don't think that you can just pop in for a few days and expect trophies.. no if you want perfection, you need patience in Africa)<br />
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After an amazingly relaxing weekend of fresh air and "vegging", we headed back to the Jacaranda City refueled to take on the world again.<br />
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Would I recommend this to families? Absolutely!<br />
Where can you find them? <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Pretoria,+Gauteng,+South+Africa&daddr=-25+35+12.1,+30+08+28.1&ll=-25.587272,30.140991&spn=0.015134,0.027874&sll=-25.75865,28.219682&sspn=0.510194,0.891953&geocode=FfRed_4dApSuASkzUMa-nGGVHjFMe4R6sGJi9g%3BFfqTef4d0-rLAQ&t=m&z=16" target="_blank">S25 35' 12.1" E30 08' 28.1"</a><br />
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For more information head on to <a href="http://www.4friendscottages.co.za/">http://www.4friendscottages.co.za</a><br />
(I have it under good authority that they'll be upgrading the site soon.)<br />
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There's nothing nicer than finding a place that not only caters to one's culinary needs but takes the whole family into consideration, from kids to sport loving partners.<br />
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Well it took me some time in the jacarander city but I believe, apart from the Spur, I eventually found just the place.<br />
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Arriving early Sunday for a bite to eat we found the waiters and manager friendly and very helpful, although we did have a bit of a toss-up regarding whether to watch the F1 or SA vs England cricket match... so we ended up doing both ;-) The lodge and the resturant, "La Cantina" both have their won channel and we could then settle for both.<br />
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There is an outside smoking section for those who would like to relax with a good ol' cigar and bourbin after a very hearty meal ;-)<br />
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We had creamy garlic snails and their mussles as starters...<br />
The snails I was told was above average, and not having actually tasted them myself I'll have to believe Jade and Celest.<br />
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We on the other hand had the Mussles and they were absolutely superb... the closest I can come to describing them is to say they tasted like they came straight out of the sea.<br />
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I then had the <b>Half Flat Chicken...</b> After<b> </b>making doubly sure it was soft and juicy!<br />
Well it wasn't as juicy as I'd have liked it but it did hit the spot and wasn't so dry to ruin it. I would recomend it to someone who enjoys home cooked chicken.<br />
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The Pizza's were outstanding and my compliments have to go to the chef for actually cooking them the way they were asked for. (This doesn't happen very often)<br />
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The meal was finished off with Dom Perdo's and Irish Coffee's which, with all said and done, was the perfect way to end a very pleasant Sunday afternoon lunch with friends.<br />
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Would I recomend this restaurant to my friends?<br />
Definately. Especially if they have kids.<br />
(For thos of you who don't have kids, there's a bar section you can sit in which is really pleasant).<br />
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Where will you find them? GPS: S 25 44' 2 " E 28 13' 27"<br />
How can you contact them? Tel: +27 (0) 12 329-2910<br />
Fax: +27 (0) 12 329-4609 /+27 (0) 86 299-1640<br />
E-mail: <a href="mailto:info@rietondalelodge.co.za">info@rietondalelodge.co.za</a><br />
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TIP: You should book if you want to be outside near the kids play area.<br />
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Have a look here for more info:<br />
<a href="http://www.lacantina.co.za/index.htm">http://www.lacantina.co.za/index.htm</a><br />
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They say that the dung beetle is the "Canary" of the bush veld.<br />
In the old days, I'm told, the miners used to take canaries down the mine with them as an indicator of how safe the air was down there. If there was a gas leak or any harmful substance in the air, the canary would be the first to die. If the canary died the miners would skedaddle out of there. And so they say that the African Dung Beetle is a prime indicator of how well the bush is doing. <br />
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It was much to my delight when I woke up the first morning, after a fit night's sleep in my double bed wrapped in percale linen, that I should stumble upon this fine insect of the bush.<br />
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Being close to the border of Swaziland and Mozambique makes this little stop over a great place for business travellers doing business in either or both of these countries.<br />
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With comfortable room and a really African experience buffet breakfast and delicious evening meals this in and of itself was enough to make Thabs, my compatriot, want to bring his wife here for a weekend away.<br />
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We were spoiled to an African cultural village experience which was one of the best I've ever had. (And I've had a few <img border="0" height="20" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VWUsg13o7Hw/T9nCzjZ2FxI/AAAAAAAABOo/v6KtuxApJqw/s200/wink.jpg" width="20" /> )<br />
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We were introduced to how things were done in the old days and shown a traditional "pillow" (all I can say is that pillow fights had a whole different meaning in those days
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Here are the pictures from our Cultural Village Experience... (I hold fast that sometimes images speak louder than words)<br />
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To find out more about the lodge and get contact details etc, visit their website here: <a href="http://www.elangenilodge.co.za/">http://www.elangenilodge.co.za</a><br />
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<br />All-in-aIl a very pleasant stop over. If you're looking for an affordable truly native bush experience then this is place to go... <br />
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I literally feel the world’s cares melt away into the valley
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Just to the left of me and somewhere in the distance behind
me I hear what I first thought was the high pitched sound of tree frogs in the
night, only to discover that my bush knowledge is severely challenged. It was,
in fact, the bray of the countless Black Wildebeest that roam these mountains. The
scene is serene and literally compels one to just sit and stare while the sun
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Our bikes are primed and rearing to get a taste of what these
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Our base camp is the 4x4 accredited farm called “Rebellie”.
(When asked where the name came from Nick, the proprietor, said that he had no
idea. But apparently a couple of clicks away are some caves where the Boere hid
their wives during the war and this might have led to the name)</div>
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The farm is well kept boasting one of the Top Ten 4 x 4
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(Drive Out Magazine 2005). This lends itself to some fun, challenging and
technical routes for the more adventurous mountain biker, all the while watched
on by a very wild bunch of spectators in the form of Zebra, Black Wildebeest
and the occasional Eland if you’re lucky. (May I suggest taking along a pair of
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We were only there for two days and so were able to just
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The camping facilities are attractively rustic and they
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The tents are erected around a very well built “barn” where
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Other facilities on the game farm include 2 lodges, each
with a Jacuzzi and a larger dwelling (sleeps 12) suitable for large family
outings, bachelor parties, Passover dinners and the like.</div>
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there’s plenty to do on your bikes in the area. After we returned from our
“wild” ride, (made a little more tougher than usual due to the altitude of 2010
meters above sea level) we rustled up a hearty breakfast, washed up and then
headed on down to Clarens, a little town that offers a great eclectic
experience of food, wine and great art. (It reminded me a little of the way
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around town, stopping in at the various galleries and eateries that grabbed our
imagination. While there we chatted to the locals and discovered a quaint
little ride down by the river through the Lombard Poplar and Willow Trees.</div>
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The next day after another awesome ride around Rebellie,
watched on again by our now familiar friends the Black Wildebeest (we even
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heading home, but not before popping in at the Golden Gate Nature Reserve, a
spectacular site for even the most calloused of adventurers.</div>
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Here you will find a little 30km loop from which, on a clear
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All-in-all an incredibly rejuvenating experience allowing us
to brush the cobwebs of the city out our psyche, connect with nature and get
some great biking under our belt… a must for any serious mountain biker out
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The camp site only costs R100 a night and is a bargain at
half the price. (If you want to hire the hall it’ll put you back another R800 a
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Nestled at the base of "Black Hill" in Glen Cairn, The Glen Lodge (formally "The Southern Wright") is one of South Africa's oldest watering holes, and has been around since 1904. Although, with it's newly rejuvenated look and eclectic collection of 8 clean double rooms with en-suite bathrooms, nicely decorated with local artistic touches, one would never guess it was as old as they claim.<br />
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Arriving on Saturday afternoon, we were warmly greeted by Grete and the passing staff and were ushered into our room which was well lit and pleasantly welcoming.<br />
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After settling in to our room we wanted to go out for a while and found that there is so much to do in Glen Cairn that we were spoilt for choice.<br />
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One could take a walk round the vlei, go for a swim at the beach or nearby tidal pool, or just mosey on down The Glen stretch where you will meet T-Bo from the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Khaya.Now" target="_blank">Pizza Khaya</a>, Willy and Hennie at the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/185307778209646/" target="_blank">Viper Lounge</a> (a great biker lounge) or why not pop in at the<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Collectables-Cafe/249301211776296" target="_blank"> Collectibles Café </a>- a place where I could get lost for hours just snooping. You never know what treasures lurk in the corners of shops of this nature?<br />
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For dinner we headed on to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/the.baycafe.onglen" target="_blank">The Bay Café</a> where Mount Nelson trained chef, Ivan Cameron, spoilt us to a visual, and culinary, feast. Heidi had the Prawn Salad which was absolutely eye catching and didn't disappoint the pallet either, while I was recommended the Blue Cheese and Bacon Burger (A flagship dish I was assured by Vee, our waitress). How could I refuse such a sales pitch?<br />
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May I stop here and just say that I am a burger fan. I love burgers and tend to be a little picky when it comes to these "bun bracketed" delicacies. Well, I will be back for more. The buns were fresh, the patty home made and the sauce was finger lickingly fantastic.<br />
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The meal was finished off with a trio of desert, Chocolate Mouse, Creme Caramel and Milk tart which can be tempered with a nice strong cup of Double Espresso. <br />
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If you're in the mood for a little late night entertainment you can head on over to The Viper Lounge where they usually have some form of live entertainment going on or there's always the nearby Simon's Town or Kalk Bay you can go and explore. Failing that, you can hang out at The Pub and play pool or retire early to your room for a romantic evening alone or have a relaxing bath in the Victorian bath (if you're lucky enough to get room number 5).<br />
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The next day we sampled the "home styled" continental breakfast Grete had prepared for us and then headed on over to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Khaya.Now" target="_blank">The Pizza Khaya</a> where T-Bo made us an amazing Breakfast Pizza which I was a little sceptical about until I tasted it.... It TRULY is a deliciously unique way to start a day and I highly recommend giving it a try.<br />
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After our Breakfast Pizza, served to us through the hatch that links Pizza Khaya to The Viper Lounge, and our Viper Coffee we settled down, read the morning's paper and just soaked in that truly "beach holiday" feeling.<br />
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But, as every good thing does, our short and very pleasant stay with Grete and her staff had to come to an end. And so we headed back to our room to check out and make space for the next guests fortunate enough to experience this little bit of paradise on the South Peninsula of the Mother City we call Cape Town.<br />
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If you would like to experience amazing hospitality and a huge array of relaxing things to do, give Grete a call on +27 21 782 0315 (w) / 082 7334400 (c) or email her <a href="mailto:grete@extremesouth.co.za">grete@extremesouth.co.za</a>.<br />
Their website is: <a href="http://www.theglenlodgeandpub.co.za/">http://www.theglenlodgeandpub.co.za</a> <br />
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For more photos go <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.202235836544731.33482.192960090805639&type=3&l=75be807298" target="_blank">here </a>to our Facebook page: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.202235836544731.33482.192960090805639&type=3&l=75be807298" target="_blank">MORE PHOTOS</a> <span></span><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010006891454136789.post-14300519345250203062012-02-18T02:14:00.000-08:002012-02-18T02:14:46.029-08:00Tietiesbaai - SaldanaThere we were, vehicle packed to the hilt, three intrepid, adventurous men seeking the thrill of the great out-doors. When we got THE CALL!!<br />
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Africa, a campsite at Beaverlac, the location at which we were supposed to go and do a shoot for a short film we were making (called <a href="http://www.facebook.com/insidemovie" target="_blank">INSIDE</a>), had been washed out...<br />
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And so, all packed up and no where to go, we racked our brains and decided to do what anyone in our situation would... Crack open a beer!<br />
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A few phone calls later and we we back in the saddle having decided to head on up the West Coast and find ourselves a cosy campsite we could hanker down at over the long weekend.<br />
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Being men, and single, we ended up at the most obvious place we could think of; a place called Tietiesbaai. (Which translated into English means ... ummm, "small breasts bay" ;-))<br />
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So with great expectations of the manly kind we set off in search of the great tit. <br />
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All I can say is that if you ever find yourself up the West Coast looking for a place to "rough-it" then this is the place to go. The Scenery is fantastic and the facilities are more than adequate for self sufficient campers such as ourselves. The ablutions are well kept and if you get your timing right there's enough warm water for a short shower. (The water is solar heated)<br />
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We Arrived on Friday night, set up our tents and were braai'ing in no time.<br />
There's amazing fishing spots, stunning walks and, with Padernoster just five minutes away, some great rustic dining experiences to be had too.<br />
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The weather in winter is not the most suitable for camping but does provide for some dramatic evenings of tent holding, table catching and, if your tent's not watertight, indoor showers.<br />
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All-in-all a great get away for those who truly enjoy camping in the rawest sense of the word.<br />
Do I recommend it? DEFINITELY!<br />
Is it for the faint hearted or more luxury biased? NO.<br />
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And, oh yes, we did eventually decide that we had indeed found the great tit of Tittiesbaai, which was a relief even though a little disappointing as we were expecting the kind of a more mammary nature ;-)<br />
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