Blogs from Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa - page 8

After a slight delay...we are getting used to Africa time.....it was off on the Baz Bus to Stellenbosch. It is basically a hop on / hop off minibus service, which has the distinct advantage of being door to door and allowing the total avoidance of the main bus / train stations. Stellenbosch was the first port of call and was picture post card pretty, although the majority of the backpacking circuit probably failed to notice through the alcoholic haze....still if you can't beat them, join them. We'd already sampled South African white wines, but we are now much more informed why we like like them and very importantly, why they are cheaper. Just for the record, we visited Simonsig, Delaire (both outside Stellenbosch), Dieu Donne (In Franschoek - a corner of France) and Fairview (in Paarl). ... read more

Finally after all the madness of Sydney town, Perth & Cape Town we arrive at this gorgous coastal town called Hermanus & feel ourselves unwind! It is easy to see why Cape Towners come here to chill out on the week ends. The coastline here is amazing. Would love to come back during whale watching season & pull up one of the 100 (seriously) benches they have along the coastal path! There is quite an upmarket & safe vibe here without it being over the top. I was stoked because I managed to drag Deano to the markets, overlooking the beach no less, for a cruise around. Looking at the wares, to the beat off the African drums, it was Deans turn to be stoked when, of all the things, in all the places, a stall ... read more