Swartberg to Franschoek
Another long drive, this time though a mountain pass and down into the Franschoek valley, looking like a land of plenty after the semi-desert of the Karoo.
We stopped at the Rooiberg Winery for a break which boasts the biggest chair in the country! Why? I don’t know!
APOLOGIES for some poor photos taken from the coach either blurred or containing reflections which cannot be successfully edited out. I have included them to give context to the landscape of our trip.
The Karoo continues
Utter poverty in some places
The mountains draw ever nearer
Bright colours brighten up an otherwise monotonous red and green palatte.
Descent into the Robertson Valley
Loads of fruit
Locals walk miles.
The BIG chair !
Taking a grape sample
Brandviei Reservoir
Viewpoint above Franschoek Valley
French Heugenots Memorial - they improved the first vineyards