OK, let’s try this again. I hope the first one is of the beaded leopard climbing down a beaded tree — from our favorite artist in Cape Town. What magnificent pieces he had this year! Oddly, I don’t think I bought anything at the waterfront this year — so VERY unlike me! The other place I liked, the teabag place, didn’t have those wonderful little bowls and I wasn’t all that impressed with what they did have. Another disappointment. Next are pictures of Groot Constantia, the oldest wine estate in South Africa. It now belongs to the government, part of the museum system I think and a contractor operates the vineyards and winery. VERY GOOD wine, as you can imagine. The museum, which is the Groot (great) Constantia mansion is heavenly — god, I love Cape Dutch architecture! Also included are a couple of pics from Allee Bleu, what had been our favorite winery. Alas, that is no longer true. We were disappointed not only in the wine (still good, but not the best we’ve ever tasted anymore) and particularly in the lunch — it had been so fantastic before; now it has moved locations and it’s mostly a sandwich menu — uninspired.
Daniel, the kimono is for you — it’s in the winery, along with some other fantastic art. The street scene of painted houses is the only picture we have of Bokapp, I think. Sandy, the lighted planter is for you — isn’t it a great idea???
OK, next post will be Namakwaland — that’s the Afrikaans spelling.
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