Holidays are in full swing and Keren and I have just returned from our mid week getaway. We had a wonderful time together and enjoyed and savored every moment. On Tuesday we headed out to Strand and had lunch at an old fashioned restaurant over looking the sea. They offered a three course meal at very reasonable prices and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Good old fashioned food!
The views out over the bay were magnificent. Just what we needed after all the pressure of exams and getting her file done for term 2.
We ambled along the beachfront before driving to my aunt and uncle just outside Stellenbosch.
We were welcomed with tea and enjoyed catching up before taking a walk around the estate with my uncle and his dog.
The estate is beautiful and peaceful and their home like a home from home. Familiar objects, pieces of furniture from my grandparents, beautiful quilts made by my aunt and giant comfy beds and delicious home cooked food made our visit perfect. We enjoyed a log fire and long conversations reminiscing about days gone by. We slept in and didn't want to leave those comfy warm beds but eventually did to enjoy a hearty home cooked breakfast made by my uncle.
We stopped off in Stellenbosch to visit Oom Samie se Winkel , a place I have often passed by but never ventured in.
Everything you can imagine is found in this shop from old fashioned sweets to spices, vintage clothing and dolls, memorabilia from days gone by, books, trinkets and curios. Well worth a visit even if you are not buying but just browsing. Apparently bus loads of tourists stop by on their way through the village.
We drove through the village and out the other side to climb the Helshoogte pass to our destination, Clouds Estate. With great excitement we entered the estate and made our way to reception. It deserves a post of its own so that is all for now!
Besides this wonderful getaway, holidays have been filled with friends, sleepovers, sleep ins and lots of fun. A few girlfriends joined me for a movie night. I had the wonderful privilege of joining 194 others at the prison for a prayer walk. An unforgettable experience and I cannot wait for next month's prayer walk.
Zak has been to the movies a couple of times and to a magic show where he attempted learning to spin a plate!
He volunteered time at church helping to prep for the holiday club for a few hours.
We have enjoyed sunny afternoon walks.
Keren besides completing her exams, finished her oil painting and handed it in for marking.
She cooked endless dishes for consumer studies and we all enjoyed eating them!
Josh bought himself a car!
Tonight the youth are having a stay awake at church.
Its been full and fun and I am thankful we have another week off!
Sounds like you are having a lovely break Wends, and Joshes first car! How exciting for him :)
ReplyDeleteIt has been great Shirls and so great for him to finally have a car :)
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