Waking up nowadays is fun. It's not just a matter of trying to figure out what day it is, but where am I, where is the bathroom, do I get breakfast are some added new questions.
Although I was spending two nights in Graaff Reinet, I decided to change my accommodation to include a slightly more expensive place because it's called the Boer and Brit. The bigger the town, the more options of bnbs, which means there's more competition and some easier cheaper prices. I have a budget and being out of season definitely helps the money stretch but there are some evenings that I end up eating cuppa soup, which isn't a bad thing-lol!
I was feeling energetic today and I went early for a run and was roaming round the churches and museums at 10am before the lunchtime heat. I'm truly amazed at the buildings in this town, the Cape Dutch influence keeps white paint in demand and most of the street houses have wooden blinds which really helps keep the interior cool.
I love seeing the open doors into the street as it's completely contrasting to the houses in Johannesburg but I do have to control my urge to not stare inside. The cars hooters are busy too but it's in form of greeting each other and everyone seems to know everyone.
I managed to get inside the magnificent church to where the famous Andrew Murray came out from Aberdeen in Scotland, to be the Dutch Reformed minister. I also visited his (and his Dominee son years later) home which was fascinating in the huge rectory.
There is also a refurbished hotel, the Drostdy, which is where I ended up eating lunch because I refused to eat in the local Spur which I can visit anywhere. There were grape vines which had a significant smell of 1982 and my old home grapes. My phone is full of photos because every corner has a postcard opportunity. I'm so impressed with the Eastern Cape that in my mind had only consisted of East London and Ggeberha ( PE), I totally understand why so many people are moving into the area.
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