I had the most wonderfully relaxed 24 hours of my life this past weekend!
I drove through to Betty’s Bay on Saturday morning to spend some time at a Bed & Breakfast there called “The Retreat” and from the minute we stepped out the car on our arrival, both Sir G and I felt at home and at peace. Our friendly and effervescent hostess, Chimmy, greeted us warmly, took us on a tour of her property and showed us to our beautiful room, “Waterberry”. We got settled and headed off to the beach straightaway. And so began our tranquil getaway – sheer magic!
I’m going to let the photos speak for themselves …
After hot tubbing we each had a head, neck and shoulders massage *bliss*
And then we drove through to Pringle Bay to have dinner at a restaurant called “@365” –
best steak I’ve had in YEARS!
(sign up at restaurant: We are LOCALS – do NOT rush us! haha 🙂 )
Thereafter … the best night’s sleep you can imagine.
Woke up to complete stillness – peace and quiet!
So different to the usual shrieking and whining from next door …
After an incredibly delicious breakfast , we went with Chimmy’s suggestion and decided
to go for a walk in the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens.
This is a real yellowwood tree:
Seriously. How beautiful is this?
On the way home we stopped off in Rooi Els for lunch, at a local hangout called
“Drummond Arms” and met possibly the most entertaining and colourful waiter EVER! Heh 😀
The effect of that one night away has been profound. I honestly felt like a different person and it’s
given me some serious food for thought … about the changes I want to make in my life,
about how being cooped up suburbia is smothering me and sapping my soul.
Before now, I couldn’t quite understand why my Dad sold up, packed up and took himself
off to live in a caravan in the middle of nowhere. Now, I get it. Completely.
Hey Jo 🙂 Yes … I must do that. I’d love to come and visit you on that side of the Peninsula … I drove through Scarborough on the way to our sundowners at the beach on New Years Eve and it looked gorgeous!
Hmmm … totally incredible and stunning. I want to go back!
OMW how stunning is that place?!
Ah wow, it looks incredible! I was so jealous when you two texted me on Sat evening! Sir G looks happier than ever!
Looks awesome! You will have to come and visit me down in Scarborough (aka ‘Far’borough) sometime – tranquility and peace just 45 min from the CBD and well-priced offices nearby in Noordhoek and Fish Hoek 🙂
Yes I think the pix are really good. That camera on the N95 is quite amazing.
Venus! I’m thrilled you started following me on Twitter today – you’re my first Hermanus Twit 😀
Yeah … the Overberg is divine. And special. I’ve been a regular visitor since I was a teeny tot, going with my grandparents every New Year and staying at the Bay View Hotel that sadly is no more …
I love that area of our coastline. It’s heaven on earth for me, I’d LOVE to live along there somewhere *sigh*
My staff may not like the commute though hahahaha!
I really relate!!! Been there – moved to Hermanus (quite impulsively) and haven’t looked back! 120km from the city is nothing – if Cape Town were Chicago, Hermanus would just be a suburb on the outskirts of the city! Sooo – no need to wait… the Overberg has MANY brilliant places and it’s not far away. Do more of these weekend thangs they’re sure to keep you going until you can move! (And will give you the opportunity to find that special place you want to move to.)
PS … not bad pics for my little phone, eh?
The reward of finding that waterfall at the end of the trail was incredible! And yes, I have to agree – it is SO restful and beautiful …
Waiting is not my strong point heh 🙂
I’ve known for a while that I want to move from where I am, to get out of this claustrophobic and angst-inducing environment. I’ve been thinking about it for some time, ever since the divorce (because I wanted a fresh start), but now I know I NEED to … after that time in such tranquil surroundings, I realise how much I need space and peace. The energy around here is just all wrong. Wrong, wrong, wrong.
But you are right, I can’t rush into anything – not that I could even BEGIN to afford moving at the moment. But I’d like to explore what my options are and see if I can possibly move in the next year or two …
I’ve been in this house for nearly 10 years now and it’s just too small, too cramped, too noisy and too stressful for me to be here anymore.
Wow all looks stunning! I have also walked through the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens up to the pool and waterfall. I think it is one of the most beautiful and restful places I have ever been to.
Getting away like that can change ones perspective on life and as you know even my little sojourn has given me more cause for thought as to what I want to do with rest of my life. We shall both have to wait and see what is in store for us!!
We can both be a bit impulsive at times so maybe we both need to think things through.
It’s completely divine Bee … and extremely well priced. I highly recommend it and I think you’d get on famously with Chimmy too 😀
Wow. What a stunning place! Definitely worth looking into, I’d think.