We had the privileged to spend two hours with Fiona Powrie. Fiona is a horticulturist and an indigenous plant consultant. She worked at Kirstenbosch for many years, Fiona has a deep knowledge of indigenous plants. It was like having access to google. She answered so many of our questions regarding wind and soil issues as well as plant species that would be ideal for our coastal area. There was a invitation to harvest indigenous tree seeds later in this year that I am so excited about.
After a full week of activities, travel and exposure to beauty and valuable information we had one more important stop at Babylonstoren on Saturday.
Babylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms, set at the foot of Simonsberg in the Franschhoek wine valley. It has a fruit and vegetable garden of beauty and diversity, unique accommodation, fine food and wine, and evokes a sense of wellbeing. The fruit and vegetable garden has great botanical diversity.
This old wine estate, now tourist attraction, sees thousand of visitors walk their grounds monthly.
With a combination of farm activities, beautiful gardens and other tourist attraction it was worthwhile seeing. Modern structures, restaurants and shops are strategically placed along the many walkways.
Donkeys, chickens, turkeys and even a tortoise gave lots of entertainment to the children. MJ and PG could let their leaf boats float down the irrigation canals with great excitement.
The water features kept them busy along with many other children and grownups.
A quick hello at Wikus' sister nearby turned into a relaxing visit with the kids playing on the jumping castle and swimming in the pool. In two days we counted nearly ten activities on our visits where kids can be entertained and kept busy. Something to consider.
With only Sunday to rest and relax our visit the Western Cape was nearly over
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