Franschhoek

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Kip was off on Friday for yet another public holiday and we took full advantage by spending the weekend in the winelands. We took the hour drive to Franschhoek and checked in to La Residence. We knew about La Residence thanks to the beautiful book Trey and Whit gave us about South African wine farms. Kip noticed that it’s a favorite of Elton John’s and that was that, we were booking a room.

I am not going to get in to too much commentary as the pictures speak for themselves.

Gorgeous view from our balcony.
Gorgeous view from our balcony.
Mom & Dad - let's find out what this purple plant is and import it to South Texas.
Mom & Dad – let’s find out what this purple plant is and import it to South Texas.
Post wine tasting at Chamonix.
Post wine tasting at Chamonix.
Friday night dinner at the chef's table at La Residence. Chef Lennard served us a fabulous meal and gave us a great list of his favorite local Cape Town restaurants.
Friday night dinner at the chef’s table at La Residence. Chef Lennard served us a fabulous meal and gave us a great list of his favorite local Cape Town restaurants.
One of two mini ponies on the property. This is Tango. We were told he is the nice one and his friend, Twist, is naughty.
One of two mini ponies on the property. This is Tango. We were told he is the nice one and his friend, Twist, is naughty.
First elephant siting! This big guy greeted us at Grand Provence.
First elephant siting! This big guy greeted us at Grand Provence.
Saturday's sunset from the porch. I was heard Friday's was much better but SOMEONE didn't inform me until after the fact.
Saturday’s sunset from the porch. I was heard Friday’s was much better but SOMEONE didn’t inform me until after the fact.
A different view of Saturday's sunset. Wish I could show you pictures of Friday's...
A different view of Saturday’s sunset. Wish I could show you pictures of Friday’s…
I spy a happy vacationer.
I spy a happy vacationer.

As you can see, Franschhoek was spectacular. We can’t wait to go back!

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