We only had about 170Km to drive from Stanford to De Hoop on
Sunday morning and no chance of checking in until after 2.00pm. So, it seemed appropriate
to find a lunch stop along the way and where else than Black Oystercatcher Winery which has grown a bit since our first visit – they now have brewery to
complement the winery, tasting room and restaurant.
Luckily, we were able to get an early lunch table for a very
good plate of pork loin and a bottle of Rosé, and be on our way as the bulk of
their lunch guests arrived - quite a few of them flying in in their private planes. A short drive to Bredasdorp
for petrol and some essential shopping and then onto the 50Km dirt road heading
for De Hoop.
This is our fourth visit, so we know our way around and not much
has changed. This time we are in one of the larger cottages – Fish Eagle – and
we were settled in with time to have a walk along the side of the Vlei (lake)
for an hour or so before heading home for a sundowner – the Fynbos Purple Haze
gin was so good we might have to make a detour for another bottle to take home.
Light supper with a glass or two of Sir Robert Stanford Sauvignon
Blanc, and a roaring log fire to keep us warm.
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