two people walk out of a building and into a story



The robes



This weekends story started when we left the flat on Saturday afternoon, for a gratis, yes free nights stay at the 5 * Villa Exner in Elgin.

 A bit out of our price range for a regular weekend away, but it was an amazing experience, incredibly tranquil and Jacques was loving the "robes". Breakfast was delicious and never ending, and their herb garden was impressive. 



Theeswaterkloof dam

We took a drive along the R321 and stopped at the Theeswaterkloof dam for a swim. This route is so pretty and brings you out in Franschhoek.



I must admit that I got a distinct feeling that Elgin is some what of a one horse town.  I don't think it's fair to right if off completely, there's the usual wine farm visits and hiking in the Hottentots Holland nature reserve. I found two interesting things that might see me back in Elgin sooner than I thought.

 

The Old Mac Daddy luxury trailer park, is situated on a working farm and has a number of vintage airstream trailers, each individually designed. The Old Mac Daddy claims to be a "new chapter in adventure, escapism and pure relaxation". http://www.oldmacdaddy.co.za/ check out this link for more details.

 

The Paul Cluver forest amphitheater, has been holding some amazing events in a natural open air arena formed by the Eucalyptus forests. There are only 600 seats available at these events and they sell out quickly. There are only two more performances scheduled for 2011, but I really think it would be an amazing experience. Check out the following link for more information. http://wwis link for fuw.cluver.com/detailed-program.

Every time we leave a building, we enter a story.