Life goes on, as they say, and we are now back home after our midweek break. Already checked on the geese babies and also at the strawberry farm. This post is to show you the beauty that we regard as normal.
Come and let's drop in at another farm.
We often visit at the Vergelegen Wine Estate, as it has the best view of the mountain range. It is a very big farm and also a premium wine producer.
This was my first view of a cloud drifting east towards the mountains.
And here, the cloud started to appear on the mountains. Obviously, the wind behind the mountains blew in an opposite direction, and it started to stretch the cloud.
This is the road that we always use to start our walk for a clearer sight of the mountain range. At the far end of the road we turn towards the left, and about 200 yards is a bench on which we can sit.
This is the view from the bench.
Sprayers were run, as planting of the flowers was done and now they irrigate it with the sprayers.
So great to see how the pair of Egyptian Geese enjoyed a cool off when the water of the spray turns in their direction.
Finally, it was a very hot day and sprayers were going everywhere.
It's so great to see how the farms are cared for, and it must cost quite a bit. But then, hundreds of tourists visit here to see, not only the wine production lines, but also to take a tour of the farm. A smart safari vehicle can be booked and the tour will go out to several destinations on the farm. The first time when we could afford to go on a tour, we saw the wine cellar and then we moved on to see a conservation area where animals, such as Bontebok, Eland, Quagga, and others are cared for.
Should you plan a visit to South Africa, then include this farm in the Western Cape Province on your bucket list, as you will surely enjoy the friendly staff and the sights. Have a look at the source link below.
Founded on 1 February 1700, Vergelegen (meaning “situated far away”), has been under the ownership of some of the world’s great explorers and visionaries, each of whom, in their own way, have helped shape Vergelegen to what it is today: a world-class Estate.
I hope you have enjoyed the story and the pictures.
Photos by Zac Smith-All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Canon Powershot SX70HS Bridge camera.
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