This post was going to be about Hermanus, South Africa. But Hermanus is just one of several spots along The Garden Route with eyegasm-inducing scenery, charming cafes and and enough whales and dolphins for an entire season of Mammal Planet. Prior to leaving on our trip to South Africa we announced that we were going to rent a car and drive from Cape Town along The Garden … [Read more...]
How not to impress people with your love of Ireland
Brunette and I were staying at a lovely property outside of Hermanus in South Africa. (At the time it was the Westin Arabella but is, tragically, no longer a Westin property.) We decided to walk around the grounds as it was too cold for the dip in the pool we had hoped to have. We encountered a friendly couple from Ireland who had won their trip to South Africa. Brunette … [Read more...]