Westcoast has
my attention and there is this strong pull to explore more of the area where
the Khoi and San wandered many years ago. Weekend getaways are not my favourite
as it is so short, but it helps to take those breaks. So it was really a short
Friday as I went to work and then headed off to Club Mykonos which is located
on the shores of Langebaan Lagoon.
Club Mykonos is what I call little
Greek Island, a resort with accommodation for all. You can choose from a
variety of self-catering accommodation, which is called Kalivas or apartments.
Some has astounding views of the Langebaan lagoon, while others offer views of
tidal pools with great landscapes.
Each one comes with a kitchen, equipped
with all essentials; open plan lounge and dining area, sleeper couch, before
you open it ask room service to assist you. Two single beds in the first
bedroom, en-suite bathroom with bath/shower, second bedroom has a double bed
en-suite bathroom with bath/shower, all supplied with bedding. Within the
lounge area there are a flat screen television set and sliding doors leading to
the braai area.
Do you want to play, relax or rejuvenate; there is a piece for
each family member to do. Play a game of tennis, putt-putt / mini-golf, go
sailing around the lagoon, get a beer or have an enjoyable meal, it’s all in
place under the sun. Chester the Donkey is around to entertain your kids on his
back, or spend your money and in some case make money at the casino.
There is a
health and leisure centre indoors, with a warm swimming pool, don’t forget
to bring your swimming cap along, no person can get into pool unless you have
it. They do sell caps if you forget so not to worry. At reception within the
centre you can make bookings for the Jacuzzi.
One of the things I enjoyed was walking along the beach and making
my way to the waterfront where I sat at the restaurant while listening to some
great entertainment, sipping on my Mojo Jam Jar. Saturday night was about
chilling around the braai.
I was privilege to be invited by Carmen Lerm to the Hopefield
Fynbos annual wild flower show at the local sports club.
This is a small town and
the oldest on the Westcoast, previously used as the entry into this region. The
drive from Langebaan took around 30 minutes to get there, including the road
works. I arrived there late afternoon and ran out of time to explore the rest
the town has to offer.
Loved this beautiful steeple that gazes
over the entire town. Just so striking.
Upon entering there were various activities, from entertainment,
food, music etc. An undercover area provided visitors the opportunity to view
the arts and crafts displayed.
I loved the social investment that the show offered to a
youth organization, called Hope Farm. They represent youth that have been
struggling with drugs and getting the opportunity to heal.
They were very innovative with their
items exhibited. This was a very inspiring moment for me.
The actual flower show is in a separate venue where there was a
display of various species of fynbos indigenous to the region; it looks like
you are actually walking in the veld. For any horticulturist visiting this is a
dream world.
One of the organizers of the event,
Ulrich Donaggi informed me that each of the plants is carefully and authentically
arranged as in its original habitat. I just felt that more emphasis should have
been on the show itself and that there should have been somebody that directed
people from the gate to the venue or ambassadors should have been placed at the
entrance to navigate the activities for this important part of the festival. I
would however like to commend the organizers for the emphasis they place on
sustainability for future generations.
Here are some of the places next on my list. Follow me on twitter: @D7events or instagram:
_KeithEdwards_
Looking forward
to your comments and hope you get to visit this beautiful part of our
country.
