Oh Carlitzdorp

I will one day live here (for a bit)

The Groenfontein Valley

I never tire of this back road between Oudshoorn and Carlitzdorp.  It wanders along following the Groenfontein Valley and then up and over steeper hills with typical Klein Karoo vegetation.  The turn-off to the Swartberg Pass is off this road too. 

We overnighted at The Groenfontein Retreat which was lovely but a communal long table at breakfast is just plain weird to me.  They were most accommodating though when I requested a private table on the lawn.  Good food (homestyle cooking), an incredible location and slightly odd safari style decor in an old Victorian House all add to a rather charming place with extremely friendly and hands-on hosts.  In a good way... except at breakfast but then I'm not a morning person.

The last little bit of road before entering Carlitzdorp

Oudshoorn

has very over-priced junk shops - they are all stuffed to the rafters with interesting things that cost way to much.  But we had a lovely lunch and the teacups and flowers were amazing. And I took photos of a very cool tin and pots.

Colour and line

HEADED TO HIGH POINT

Headed to High Point Furniture Market, where the largest dresser in the world resides. I am headed down thanks to the High Point Market Authority, where I will seek out the best new companies, trends and styles launched at this key market. Stay tuned for updates soon...

Colour

I love rain : T-shirt?