Eating South Africa
Jan 7, 2018, 5:26 pm
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A great report.
It's super convenient that you can fly directly to Cape Town from the UK, as opposed to having to connect in JNB. It's something that all the Star Alliance carriers can't really get around.
Wine Country is SA is becoming more and more of a destination in itself as each and every report has more and more great food shots!!
It's super convenient that you can fly directly to Cape Town from the UK, as opposed to having to connect in JNB. It's something that all the Star Alliance carriers can't really get around.
Wine Country is SA is becoming more and more of a destination in itself as each and every report has more and more great food shots!!
Jan 8, 2018, 1:53 am
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Jan 9, 2018, 7:16 am
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Now that exbigblue has moved on, is there anyone else staying at the Eendracht who might be able to provide updates on the chicks’ well-being?
Prehaps I should contact Management?
Prehaps I should contact Management?
Jan 10, 2018, 9:05 am
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We left the chicks yesterday morning,he parent bird was sitiing on them, all seemed well.
If this is OK I can report on our experience today on the Franschhoek HOHO .. the Wine Tram.
we visited 5 wineries, and had an excellent lunch on the terrace at Holden Manz winery. We had a good experience
it is VERY hot today >30c
If this is OK I can report on our experience today on the Franschhoek HOHO .. the Wine Tram.
we visited 5 wineries, and had an excellent lunch on the terrace at Holden Manz winery. We had a good experience
it is VERY hot today >30c
Jan 10, 2018, 11:19 am
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Feel free to use the Thread ... it’s all part of the experience. I used to watch the tram from our terrace, and it seemed compulsory to wave back to the excited tram passengers as they passed the end of the grounds 
PS: 30+ is not hot. 40+ in Arizona is quite warm, though!
PS: 30+ is not hot. 40+ in Arizona is quite warm, though!
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Jan 17, 2018, 10:16 am
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Oh, joy, this morning (17 Jan) we have managed to snag 2 BA 2-4-1 redemption tickets for a repeat performance in Dec 18. Only £1005 in T&F for 2 in Club World ... today is a GOOD day
Will probably skip CT completely, reverse the route and find somewhere else to add.
Will probably skip CT completely, reverse the route and find somewhere else to add.
Jan 17, 2018, 2:38 pm
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Great news!! Hope that you enjoy your next trip to our sunny shores.
Feb 17, 2018, 12:55 pm
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Great read I've always fancied a trip to Cape Town, definitely have to add it to the list for the next couple of years! All in all a good route to use to 241 on in your opinion? When I checked a little while back I seem to remember the reward availability was fairly low, assuming my memory is serving me right :P
I've always fancied a trip to Cape Town, definitely have to add it to the list for the next couple of years! All in all a good route to use to 241 on in your opinion? When I checked a little while back I seem to remember the reward availability was fairly low, assuming my memory is serving me right :P
Feb 18, 2018, 1:49 am
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Great read I've always fancied a trip to Cape Town, definitely have to add it to the list for the next couple of years! All in all a good route to use to 241 on in your opinion? When I checked a little while back I seem to remember the reward availability was fairly low, assuming my memory is serving me right :P
I've always fancied a trip to Cape Town, definitely have to add it to the list for the next couple of years! All in all a good route to use to 241 on in your opinion? When I checked a little while back I seem to remember the reward availability was fairly low, assuming my memory is serving me right :PGood use of a 2-4-1? Well, paying £500 each in T&F on a route that usually costs [in J] about £4,000 each seems good to me. And as there is no way we would spend £8k on air tickets, it's the only way we could ever get there!!