Monday, November 12, 2012

A Flowery Adventure

A Pathway of Flowers
It was Sunday, the 28th of October, and we were off. We headed to Franschoek, near Stellenbosch, about an hour from where we were in Gordon's Bay. They were having a garden show there where people who have extraordinary gardens opened them up for the general public to view. There were ten gardens. Now, I know you might think that that is no big deal. Let me tell you - its ALOT of walking. My little body was so tired by the end of that day.... You know, I love flowers, but after a while they all started looking the same. I did find my future house though (donations towards the purchase of said house are now being accepted). Sarcasm aside, it was an AMAZING house. A long, brick driveway ran in between rows of grape vines and roses. The house sat in a small grove of trees next to a bamboo forest (a small one). The pond in the back yard was circled by a leisurely path and out front was the glory of the house. Two pastures sat next to a gorgeous horse barn that obviously held top of the line horses. To top it all off, the house had a helipad, you know just in case you wanted to fly your friends in from up-country by helicopter. Needless to say, that house was the highlight of my Franschoek experience.
-E

Flowers in Franschoek

"My" house



Stables at "my" house

My New Friend


Picnic Lunch


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