Today, Franschhoek

Today we are touring Franschhoek. The name is Dutch for French Corner. And guess what, they have wine! This is the South African wine country. Honest we will really get around to wresting crocs and riding elephants. But important things first... We are staying in the Franschhoek Country House. This place tries to look as much like a French Country Villa as possible. This is the view from our bed this morning.

The gardens are fabulous 

The hotel consists of small villas. Each seems to have sitting room, active fireplaces and very attentive folks that make sure we are well fed and watered. This morning we discovered decanters of port in most of the sitting rooms. Look out!

We woke to an amazing fall morning, very cold but clear.

Of course we went wine tasting.

On a quest for the best Pinotage and there are many here to try.

Well that is about it for now. One more day in the wine country, then off to Zambia. And let the safari begin. Tomorrow we start our malaria meds in preparation for our trip into bush.

Internet in South Africa is lousy on a good day. We will check in when possible.