I had a wonderful holiday in Cape Town and the beautiful Cape winelands. I grew up in Cape Town and it was the destination of all our family holidays for 30 years. But after the death of my husband, I just couldn't quite face a visit. Now the time was right. I spent a great weekend with my brother and family and as we toured the peninsula I just soaked up the beauty of the familiar sights. This photo of Hout Bay was taken while having a picnic lunch on a scenic drive, Chapman's Peak.
We bought angel fish at the fishing village for a barbecue on Sunday evening.After Cape Town, I met my daugher and grandchildren for the rest of the week in the Cape winelands in the historic village of Franschhoek. And where did we stay - Lavender Cottage, of course!
The girls were delighted with their holiday home with its long porch, wicker fence and rose arch.
The historic church in the centre of town and the blue mountains beyond.
Vineyards and olive trees right in the village. 
