Railway line sunset

Picture this. The R60 between Robertson and Worcester in the Western Cape. Kinda in the middle of nowhere. Nothing in sight other than the remains of an old railway station Two guys park next to the road and dash across, climb through an old fence, hop over the railway line and run of into the bushes and … Continue reading Railway line sunset →

Ashton locomotive at sunset

The town of Ashton is situated on the Robertson Valley close to the start of Route 62. As one drives along this road between Worcester and the Klein Karoo there is a steam locomotive on the left about halfway through town. Heading down to Cape Town I made a quick stop to have a look … Continue reading Ashton locomotive at sunset →

Robertson Dutch Reformed Church

Most small towns around South Africa's histories are very closely woven into that of the church and often these towns got started because of a church. In this case the town of Robertson in the Western Cape is no different. In 1728 a large piece of land which fell within the very large boundaries of … Continue reading Robertson Dutch Reformed Church →

Angel weather vane

Usually you would see a chicken, and in particular one who doesn't lay eggs, on top of a church spire. Every now and then you do encounter a different one and that was the case with this angel weather vane on top of the Dutch Reformed Church in Robertson in the Western Cape. Visit Skywatch for some more … Continue reading Angel weather vane →

Clock towers

I haven't done a Random ... post for ages and these two church towers have cropped up, ideal for a Random Church Towers post. Roberston Dutch Reformed Church tower Montagu Dutch Reformed Church tower

Orchards and Kannas

Driving along the wine farms between Robertson and Bonnievale recently there were a lot of orchards with Kanna flowers growing between it and the road. I know in some areas they plant roses next to the orchards to warn the farmer of deceases but I'm not sure if the Kannas are for the same purpose … Continue reading Orchards and Kannas →

Bonnievale landscape

Most international visitors to South Africa know and get to visit the wine routes around Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, yet there are others as well. One such wine route, which the locals indeed know of, is situated around the towns of Robertson and Bonnievale with some super wine estates along the Breede River. The picture was taken on the R317 … Continue reading Bonnievale landscape →

Straw People at Affie Plaas

Anybody who has driven along the R60 between Swellendam and Worcester cannot in good faith claim that they haven't seen the family of straw people next to the road just outside Robertson. I put it like that cause there is just no way that you can miss the 3 meter high Mr and Mrs Straw … Continue reading Straw People at Affie Plaas →

Cruising the Breede River at Viljoensdrift

There is probably no better way to enjoy the Viljoensdrift wines than leisurely cruising along the Breede River on a sunny day. The Viljoensdrift wine estate offers one hour cruises up and down the river from their shop and tasting area on the farm and although we're not wine lovers (and you don't have to actually drink wine … Continue reading Cruising the Breede River at Viljoensdrift →

Viljoensdrift Wine Tasting

While visiting the town of Montagu we didn't really venture through Cogmanskloof into the Robertson Valley area and rather explored our immediate surroundings. One morning we did decided to venture through the kloof with our camping neighbours and ended up at Viljoensdrift Wine Estate near Bonneyvale for a river cruise on the Breede River. We had about an … Continue reading Viljoensdrift Wine Tasting →