One reason we decided to spend a few days in Hermanus is its proximity to the Hemel-en-Aarde wine region. The name means ‘heaven and earth’ in Afrikaans. According to an early missionary the valley was named “because so high are the hills around the valley they seem to touch the sky and you cannot see…
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We’ll be in Hermanus for a few nights before heading up to safari country. This coastal town along Walker Bay is known for several things. First, and foremost, it is the premier place in the world to see Southern Right Whales during their migration. Every year hundreds shelter in the bay for the winter months…
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We are doing a ‘transfer tour’ today from Franschhoek to our next stop at the coastal village of Hermanus on Walker Bay hitting some wineries along the way. Taryn is doing the driving for us. Our route takes us through the Bot River Valley, home to several well-respected wine farms. Taryn has arranged tastings at…
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Today we are touring the Frankschhoek wine region and Taryn has reserved what look to be excellent tastings. Our first stop is just outside of the village at the Klein Goederust Estate. Klein Goederust is one of the few black owned wineries in South Africa. It was purchased by the son of a long-time…
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