Rain rain go away!

Woke up to thunder an pouring rain today, boo! But we've been lucky so far with the weather for the most part, so really shouldn't complain.

Today was designated as a day to hit up some if Dads favourite vineyards. We started by driving in some intense traffic across town. I couldn't get over both the lack of drainage on major roads, and how stupid fast the locals were driving despite the obvious hazards. Nuts.

Stop one was at Meerlust, famous for its Iconic wine Rubicon. The house and outer buildings are also designated national monuments. Snapped a few pics but it was so wet I wasn't dawdling lol! The tasting inside was delicious and the people so helpful. Dad was in his happy place. If I had more allowance I would have bought the Rubicon, but instead I'm determined to find a way to buy it in Canada...

We then went up to my surprise of the day: Kanonkop. Remarkably I really liked every wine I tasted! Their Pinotage is from vines that are 60 odd years old. Awesome! They also has such a unique Pinotage rose, it was nothing like anything I've had before. SO frustrated by Canadian import limits. <shakes fist>.

The lady at Kanonkop suggested we have lunch at Delheim, just up a road over a little cliff. We duly did and really enjoyed ourself. It's a really lovely spot, beautiful views and a lovely old feeling. We each had a different glass of wine which we all tasted, so had our own tasting wile munching on Malay curry. Mmmmm.....

The day had run away with us. We quickly drove into Franshoek to visit the Hugenot Memorial and Museum, which was cute, but almost entirely in French, and as I had some wine in me, I wasn't overly interested in translation. Still fascinating to see how 270 outcasts from France and the Netherlands can have such an impact on a region a world away!

Time was really gone at this point, as everything down here closes at 4 or 5 pm. We stopped for a coffee (and wifi stealing) and then made the long drive home. 

The rain is still coming down, so I think we are having a lazy and early night. Last day in SA tomorrow, then we head off to Zambia. I have no clue what kind of signal or coverage I'll have, so don't worry if I don't post for a while!