Relaxing at Allee Bleue

Just the 7 starters for Tim!

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March 14th 2010
Left the lovely Rothman manor in Swellendam and headed to Franshhoek. Andreas (at Rothman manor) suggested the best route for us to drive in terms of scenery and he wasn't wrong. All the driving here has been enjoyable as the scenery really is stunning. (Should mention that when got in our car to leave we found that it has been washed! We like this level of service) Franshhoek is in one of the ... read more

Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Franschhoek

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After the British seized the Cape of Good Hope area in 1806, many of the Dutch settlers (the Boers) trekked north to found their own republics. The discovery of diamonds (1867) and gold (1886) spurred wealth and immigration and intensified the subjug... ... read more