A Winter’s Day in Worcester: History, Heritage, and Hospitality This past Saturday, we took a short trip to Worcester in the Western Cape. Although we expected a cathedral—mistaking it for Worcester, England—we ended up having a meaningful experience at the Worcester Museum Western Cape. First Stop: Worcester Museum Western Cape Since we were already in […]
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A Weekend Visit to Imhoff Farm Animal Farm This past weekend, we spent a lovely day at Imhoff Farm Animal Farm, a family-friendly destination that surprised us in the best way. First Impressions and a Warm Welcome When we arrived, we expected a typical farm experience. Instead, we found a beautifully transformed space with restored
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Good morning, fellow travelers! Last weekend, we set out to visit some of the best Western Cape antique shops in Wellington and Riebeek Kasteel. While our museum visits didn’t go as planned, the day became an exciting journey filled with vintage treasures, delicious food, and warm local hospitality. Wellington: A Quiet Town with a Big
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A Challenging Morning on the Cecilia Waterfall Hiking Trail On Saturday, Angelique and I decided to take on the Cecilia Waterfall Hiking Trail. We had a slow start, thanks to a tiring week, but we set off in good spirits, hoping for a peaceful walk in nature. Confusing Directions and the First Detour Right from
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A Rainy Day in Cape Town: Our Saturday Adventures Good morning, everyone. After some updates to our website last week, my previous blog post unfortunately disappeared. But no worries—here’s a fresh story from our latest outing. We made the most of a rainy Saturday with three different Cape Town adventures, all rolled into one post.
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A Day at the Giraffe House Wildlife Awareness Centre Our month of animal-themed adventures concluded with a remarkable visit to the Giraffe House Wildlife Awareness Centre in Paarl. From the moment we arrived, the calm surroundings and variety of animals made it clear we were in for a memorable experience. Starting the Day at the
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World of Birds and Wildlife Sanctuary: A Fun Family Day in Hout Bay As part of our ongoing animal-themed month, we visited the World of Birds and Wildlife Sanctuary in Hout Bay. After spending previous weekends with majestic big cats, we shifted gears and spent some quality time with birds and monkeys—and what a refreshing
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A Meaningful Visit to Lion Park Drakenstein in Paarl April has definitely turned into our month of animals. After our stop at the Big Cat Park, Angelique and I headed straight to Lion Park Drakenstein in Paarl. With the sun already beating down and the promise of a hot day ahead, we arrived just after
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A Thrilling Visit to Big Cat Park Vredenheim Stellenbosch Good morning, everyone! Welcome back to the Eat and Sleep blog. This past weekend, we embarked on a double adventure, and it was extra special because my amazing co-host and daughter, Angelique, had a small school holiday. Our first stop was Big Cat Park Vredenheim Stellenbosch,
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A Visit to the Stony Point Penguins Sanctuary: A Peaceful Encounter with African Penguins Good morning, everyone! After an adventurous hike at the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens, we still had some time left, so we decided to visit somewhere truly heartwarming. Our destination? The Stony Point Penguins Sanctuary—a spot brimming with charm and the perfect
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