Stellenbosch and the Winelands

I enjoyed this part of the trip a lot. And for someone who would probably pass out after a sip of wine, that says a lot. 

The route was very picturesque, with stops for wine tasting, a feast of authentic South African food, and a bit of shopping in the quaint town of Stellenbosch.

Most would say that starting the tour with the wine tasting would be perfect. I couldn't agree any less. And so while the group started the wine tasting, I lagged behind and took pictures outside.

But then I saw the guide and discovered a new found interest in wine. hahaha. The guide KIND OF looks like Tom Cruise in person, the photo doesn't do him any justice. 

Ok, so the first part of my post is useless. I really don't like wine. haha

And here's a place that I truly loved. Moyo, Stellenbosch.

It allowed me to get a taste of the African Culture and a taste of their delicious cuisine. I also got a feel of how warm these people can be. To top it off, we got to experience all this amidst a beautiful African landscape.

This is the sight that greeted us the moment we stepped out of the car. Isn't it beautiful? 


And then we were met by one of the hosts of Moyo. He's a REALLY tall guy, I don't remember his name. Hmm... But he's as tall as the tree house behind him (exag). haha

We then headed to the dining area where our hands were washed at the table. 

Each of our faces were painted with beautiful patterns. 

Then it was finally time to eat. To say that it was a feast would be an understatement. 

There were several stalls such as this, with pots and pots of African dishes. Oh I ate so much, each bite would fill your mouth with a burst of flavor that would leave you asking for more.  


The experience doesn't end there. As we ate, the people of Moyo continued to entertain and educate us as they danced and played wonderful music on the stage.

After the eating and the dancing, we headed out to check the tree house. If you're with a small group, you can actually opt to eat there. 

Our time at Moyo was about to end, but the day was far from over. There was still so much more of Stellenbosch to see.

It was finally time to explore the Stellenbosch City Center. Our guide kept telling us that he would only give us 30 minutes to explore and do a little bit of shopping. Of course this was impossible.

There I am, already carrying mom's big purchase for the day, an ostrich leather hand bag in a beautiful shade of turquoise.

Words to live by. Yes?

I completely fell in love with this place and I would have loved to stay longer to see what's beyond this street. 

But it was time to head back to lovely Cape Town, our home for the past 7 days and I couldn't be any happier. It had been a long and beautiful day, but I couldn't wait to get some much needed rest!

I hope to see you again someday, Stellenbosch!