the riebeeks - barely 90 km's from town - is a world on it's own. inspiring, different yet intensely familiar at the same time. space to breath and just to be. quaint restaurants and little shops, beautiful landscapes and a visual feast.
after a visit to this special place i feel rejuvenated, blessed and in a much better place
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| it has been said the arum lilies in the swartland region used to be as prolific as the namaqualand daisies further north. such a gracious flower |
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| a delightful combination of local and abroad |
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| i call them "make me happy" flowers |
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| always an excellent choice |
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| a visit to Fraukje's shop is non-negotiable |
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| stay warm while enjoying "harold's soldiers" |
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| simple, stylish and beautiful |
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| clay works |
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| for coffee . . . |
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| brilliant book bargains - with a little chill corner |
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| love it |
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| also known as 'allan's farm yard'... |
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| canola fields - so bright, it has to lift your spirits too |
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| en route to malmesbury |
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| still happy flowers |
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| fresh veggies and other beautiful foods |
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| also proudly supports the local creative women |
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| retro chic |
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| collectible lampshades |
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| light in a jar - does it have a sell by date? |
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| it doesn't need to be perfect |
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| combination of textures - then and now |
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| reflections |
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| real or fake - flowers add life |
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cheerful and colourful
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| secret garden surprises |
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| days not to be repeated again |
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| you lucky fish |
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| tea anyone? |
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| mother nature quietly makes her own statement |
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| will she ever be found? |
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| for local and good produce |
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| ready for the harvest |
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| delicious offerings in the deli |
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| the colours seem so much more vibrant in the valley |
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| quinces - not seen by me for a very long time |
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| wonder what for? |
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| rather intimidating look many years on |
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| between two places |
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| simplicity - peace - calm |
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| splashes of colour on a wall |
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| even the bunnies have a place |
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| metal roses |
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| left out in the rain for too long |
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| ingenious wheelbarrows - sometimes every lid gets it's own lid . . . |
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| despite the marks, still perfect |
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| nuances of colour and texture |
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| impressive grille |
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| dodge 330 |
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| at ed's diner |
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| bernie - part of the riebeeks for many years |
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| rugby-time and the tension is on the increase |
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| it may help |
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| some watch rugby, others play poker |
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| charming eddie |
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| cars of all shapes and sizes |
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| the 70's - bold and bright |
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| tension rises as the rugby game progresses |
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| if you don't see it, you can still read about it |
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| game over - time to go home |
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