The Hemel en Aarde Valley

Our cottage was perfect Overlooking the valley.

A safari with a difference! Lizard  rides éléphant!

The Hemel en Aarde valley is truly spectacular 

The view from our cottage 

After a successful wine tasting At Bouchard Finlayson vineyards

The vines ready for picking

At the vineyard Création 

The vendange is under way

At Newton Johnson vineyard renowned for its views, sadly we got a rainy day 

Lunch starts with home made breads

Under thé observation head chef, beautiful food is about to be produced.

Karens favourite starter, a simply wonderful salad 

Whilst I had the carpachio of kudo

The maître d' and sommelier look on as our mains are prepared 

Intricate  attention 

Karens Fish course is beautifully exécuted

And my beef is delicious 

Dessert satisfied the chocolate lover!

Naughty but nice, and not on the same day!