Thursday, February 11, 2016

Weekend Excursions: Jonkershoek Nature Reserve and Wine Festival

There's so much to do around here that we are always making the most of our weekends.  There's rarely time to relax, but always time for a new adventure.  This past Saturday, we went to a nearby nature reserve to hike and swim in a waterfall.  It was a super hot day and it's become clear that the South African heat is not letting up anytime soon.  We've been told that February is the hottest month of summer here, and so far that's been true.

The hike to the waterfall was hot and directly under the sun, but it was worth it once we got to the shaded, ice-cold waterfall that we could swim in. 



Freezing water has never felt so good!


On Sunday, a few friends and I went to the annual Stellenbosch Wine Festival that was happening just this weekend.  There were over 500 different wines to try all for free once you paid the entrance fee.  We had a great time trying new wines and having some great food on a beautiful day. 

Breanna and I
Carmen and I 


The whole group




The most accurate South African forecast I've seen so far!

Tomorrow,  I'm heading to the Cederberg Mountains, a few hours north of Cape Town and Stellenbosch to spend the weekend on our first AIFS excursion.  We have a hike, campfire, wine tasting, and some relaxation in the woods in store.  Until next time!

Delaney

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