This past weekend we ended our last week without class on a great note with a visit to one of Stellenbosch's beautiful wineries, Dornier. It was one of the most beautiful places I've ever been and we were able to try so many fancy wines and food for a great price. The South African currency, the rand, is currently very weak compared to the dollar (16:1), so almost everything here is much less expensive than it would be back in the States -- definitely a perk for the broke college student!!
We were able to try many different wines, white and red, while being told about how it was made here in Stellenbosch. When I was in France this past summer with St. Mike's for a month-long study abroad trip I learned a lot about wine tasting so it was cool to be able to connect my two vastly different travel experiences. The amazing backdrop of Stellenbosch mountain and the beautiful weather made the day feel like yet another out of a dream.
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| The unreal scenery |
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| Sam and I, in front of the wine tasting building |
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| A free bottle after tasting? Yes please! |
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| All smiles in Stellies! |
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| Tappas, galore! |
On Sunday, we took an AIFS group excursion to Strand Beach, the closest beach to campus. We have only had one cloudy day since being here and we were lucky enough to have yet another beautiful sunny and mid-80s weather for our beach day. Me and a few friends don't have class on Fridays so we are planning on going back tomorrow. I do miss the Friday afternoon ski trips back at St. Mikes, but I guess I can't complain about the beach either!
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| Playing around with the GoPro in the water for the first time |
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| Strand beach |
On the way back from the beach, we stopped at a cute market with food, crafts, and live music. A great end to a relaxing Sunday here in South Africa!
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| Fresh juice-- mmm!! |
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| Enjoying our lunch with live music |
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| My weakness - turquoise rings!! |
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