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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">• <span style="color: black;">For <b>good airfare deals</b>, we use </span><span style="color: black; font-style: italic;">Google Flights (Google.com/flights) and Skyscanner.com.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Many of the large online travel booking sites have been bought and owned by the same companies so the prices they yield are almost the same. The <i>Frommers</i> travel organization did a study of all the major airfare booking websites and <i>Google Flights (Google.com/flights) and Skyscanner</i> consistently reported good airfare deals.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">•<span style="color: black;"> For <b>International airfare deals</b>: </span><span style="color: black; font-style: italic;">Airtrek.com </span><span style="color: black;">books a substantial number of flights and they do deals with
airlines for volume deals. We have been using <i>AirTreks</i> for years now. After
searching fares and coming up with goods deals, we then called <i>AirTreks</i>
and they always had as good or better rates.</span></span></span></span> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">- It is amazing that just changing your flight timing a day or so, different hour, or even to a nearby airport will yield great airfare deals. Again, <i>Skyscanner</i> offers a "Whole Month" option where you can see cost of flights on days around the day you are interested in and an "Everywhere" option to evaluate possible savings to nearby airports.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">•</span><span style="color: black;"> On the average, flying on these days offer the <b>best airfare deals: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday</b>. </span></span></span></span><br />
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">•<span style="color: black;"> Again, on the average, these are the best days to <b>purchase for airfare deals: Saturday through Tuesday afternoon</b>. </span><a href="http://www.unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/A%20Travel%20Bargain%20Strategy%3A%20Best%20Day%20of%20Week%20to%20Book%20Airfare" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><i>Click here to learn more.</i></span></span></a></span></span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">•<span style="color: black;"> <b>Booking ahead</b> can yield good airfare deals – 8 weeks Domestic (average 19% savings) and 24 weeks
International (average 27% savings). If you are flexible in your travel plans, waiting to <b>book the last minute</b> can also yield airfare deals if you can risk not finding a flight or possible higher prices. </span></span></span></span><br />
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">•<span style="color: black;"> <b>Basic Fares</b> - The major airlines need to compete with the budget airlines and are </span><span style="color: black;">offering lower
service 'Basic Fares'. </span>They can be good airfare deals but be sure to read the details. Sometimes they are
non-cancelable and regularly have fees such as luggage, seat selection, and possibly other fees. But if that
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Award-winning Travel Blogger - Plan Your Escape® World Travel - Unhook Now... for Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10059373448599481668noreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380068751615027468.post-16045297623422878052023-02-07T10:53:00.138-08:002023-05-28T20:55:11.931-07:00 Idyllwild, California USA<p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Idyllwild, California USA</b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> (May 19-20, 2023)<br /><br /></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXhXHN7LBjuRrzW1WYEFrRtCTtQgAl3dEqZYT66DWXtrDpaqeKAw0t_L-BxiuQlbK9Csd5DvMST-6cGHFAii9ejGoEd7R_PQtocSbnFfvIh7dtr1jdNXe2_P8BIjOTjLrJXqXsvL0Jlmlp3-oZpd2Z4sGy8hjH4oFbspQjnEFXj5jWxiV35J3uolRa/s1542/IdyllwildSignY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Welcome to Idyllwild California" border="0" data-original-height="1098" data-original-width="1542" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXhXHN7LBjuRrzW1WYEFrRtCTtQgAl3dEqZYT66DWXtrDpaqeKAw0t_L-BxiuQlbK9Csd5DvMST-6cGHFAii9ejGoEd7R_PQtocSbnFfvIh7dtr1jdNXe2_P8BIjOTjLrJXqXsvL0Jlmlp3-oZpd2Z4sGy8hjH4oFbspQjnEFXj5jWxiV35J3uolRa/w320-h228/IdyllwildSignY.png" title="Welcome to Idyllwild California" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b>Welcome to Idyllwild, California</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Located just a 2-hour drive from San Diego and Los Angeles, <b>Idyllwild </b>offers a fun 2-3 day getaway out of the city and back to nature. This Southern California mile-high alpine resort town is known for its picturesque tall-trees forest environment ringed by rocky mountains and its small town vibe with a friendly downtown. <br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5mnqG77U9WmEhwG_guw3A5T9cON1Hq38MwwdAAY-JgwE3Zal4L7UdkwVANWha4AT_MatsQWQuLh5eNH8Z7PKfyDMONGsV-hg2rs6r770L-Jde8RqZiAChNJJYiurUZF_zHbFhmjha9QEtFkDyqnx4dS6XJPStEAGgAFWbB3flh337vXXK9lNlG8d_/s769/IdyllwildVisiotrsMapY.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="748" data-original-width="769" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5mnqG77U9WmEhwG_guw3A5T9cON1Hq38MwwdAAY-JgwE3Zal4L7UdkwVANWha4AT_MatsQWQuLh5eNH8Z7PKfyDMONGsV-hg2rs6r770L-Jde8RqZiAChNJJYiurUZF_zHbFhmjha9QEtFkDyqnx4dS6XJPStEAGgAFWbB3flh337vXXK9lNlG8d_/s320/IdyllwildVisiotrsMapY.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Map - Idyllwild California</b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Idyllwild was an artist community and you can see the art heritage all around town. Today it is a nice laid-back place to relax, recharge, breath in the pine-scented fresh air, enjoy the many beautiful forest hikes, explore the unique shops and art galleries, eat well at local restaurants, engage in mountain adventures, and stay in cozy accommodations. All Idyllwild businesses are local owned - no franchises here.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrDndI3YDrwQs7hk2hyfByX6u7xTz8hOvzqX0QmzwXIf7Zc3QJ01YQDPlzHVvsDDoM9Mz0vKO_7T-uvnu2PmHQgHOji96PfleEL_HhWe5V3SRrg4-l93niSDxJ8_VFM4dRzAqhe96iVgkGimdithSF5rGRGrytOXyJnHakHk8YoVFocv_aUH9cHP1v/s550/cafe-aroma.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cafe Aroma Idyllwild California" border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="550" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrDndI3YDrwQs7hk2hyfByX6u7xTz8hOvzqX0QmzwXIf7Zc3QJ01YQDPlzHVvsDDoM9Mz0vKO_7T-uvnu2PmHQgHOji96PfleEL_HhWe5V3SRrg4-l93niSDxJ8_VFM4dRzAqhe96iVgkGimdithSF5rGRGrytOXyJnHakHk8YoVFocv_aUH9cHP1v/w320-h229/cafe-aroma.jpg" title="Cafe Aroma Idyllwild California" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Cafe Aroma</i> - Idyllwild</b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Idyllwild restaurants are local-run with an alpine atmosphere and good food. Not to be missed on a visit to Idyllwild for dinner is<b> Cafe Aroma</b> located near town (see photo). The food and service is excellent and the open-air seating is a wonderful setting. Reservations are highly recommended and and be made on their website. <b> </b></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b></b></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFv61rG4HFb-YToSbdSF68oF01QfPxSP6Ap9pLyeKVst8McpoIpP7VFzODJeuBDxCYHroPnO3fh5QvxaGpn2eu4O-A5Ol6DOkYqlSo-i8vCKrYRgfcgMul-kZ1SbvQXyGc9qK30h9rrwtCa0PJwFhvEyq872W-YQnN77NWPG5gcM0r8QllQQWpaV4L/s3811/RedKettleY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Red Kettle restaurant Idyllwild California" border="0" data-original-height="2681" data-original-width="3811" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFv61rG4HFb-YToSbdSF68oF01QfPxSP6Ap9pLyeKVst8McpoIpP7VFzODJeuBDxCYHroPnO3fh5QvxaGpn2eu4O-A5Ol6DOkYqlSo-i8vCKrYRgfcgMul-kZ1SbvQXyGc9qK30h9rrwtCa0PJwFhvEyq872W-YQnN77NWPG5gcM0r8QllQQWpaV4L/s320/RedKettleY.JPG" title="Red Kettle restaurant Idyllwild California" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Red Kettle</i> - Idyllwild</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Gastronome</b> is a very nice restaurant located in the center of town open for lunch or dinner. Housed in a mountain cabin, it is lovely to sit in the shaded patio deck during a warm day or be cozy inside around the large fireplace when it is cold. For a classic American mountain experience, the place to go is the <b>Red Kettle</b> (see photo) in town for breakfast or lunch - try one of their homemade pies. For a more modern place for breakfast or lunch, try the <b>Alpaca Brunch Cafe</b> just south of town.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBZzsZOvBOTAgRWZugjmt0AFPbFUB2CbpNcK6XVkGH9IukRHCRrCz0F3bN3bzs0uFN8tFkhdFpLwCJtmLnfaAuC12zBtPqybCDLIj-MaA0mvhKm6XOLyjaxIFSJB6V-hws-r7FKELyXZh0P2rGpzPkzcKEJsCrz44xsnhMlWtXBWX2no1kQ-IUTard/s4000/RusticTheaterY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Rustic Theatre Idyllwild California" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBZzsZOvBOTAgRWZugjmt0AFPbFUB2CbpNcK6XVkGH9IukRHCRrCz0F3bN3bzs0uFN8tFkhdFpLwCJtmLnfaAuC12zBtPqybCDLIj-MaA0mvhKm6XOLyjaxIFSJB6V-hws-r7FKELyXZh0P2rGpzPkzcKEJsCrz44xsnhMlWtXBWX2no1kQ-IUTard/w320-h240/RusticTheaterY.JPG" title="Rustic Theatre Idyllwild California" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Rustic Theatre</i> - Idyllwild</b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Accommodations in Idyllwild include cozy B&B’s, hotels (a couple modern ones), or renting a mountain cabin. The <b>Village Market</b> in town has good groceries and across the street is a <b>Shell Gas Station</b>. Also in town, the <b>Rustic Theater</b> (see photo) offers current movies and special events - we attended one and it was fun. Look out for notices about other special music and art events held in town.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXZDLpItTufJilbqPO9K7ZZLP6nZUrFIZjgSqQTic7EtYqThBI7R-aZZr1S6nwiyKkEhmgHqoc6Gma2vVOMKbwRFEcgX_JrVi5w0G9HjQtFROOk6H0xc5DTauuePm-Omu77dVu7vMGpxvA6LNWK2OUCKXYItP-EFAFglMlChr0QRxNOGvazpgnJcpW/s691/Trails-mapY.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Good hikes around Idyllwild" border="0" data-original-height="691" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXZDLpItTufJilbqPO9K7ZZLP6nZUrFIZjgSqQTic7EtYqThBI7R-aZZr1S6nwiyKkEhmgHqoc6Gma2vVOMKbwRFEcgX_JrVi5w0G9HjQtFROOk6H0xc5DTauuePm-Omu77dVu7vMGpxvA6LNWK2OUCKXYItP-EFAFglMlChr0QRxNOGvazpgnJcpW/w232-h320/Trails-mapY.jpg" title="Good hikes around Idyllwild" width="232" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Good hikes around Idyllwild</b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Many<b> alpine hikes</b> around Idyllwild are family friendly with more challenging ones for the adventurous (see trail map). You will likely see an array of birds from blue jays to Stellar’s jays and woodpeckers. An easy stroll along <b>Strawberry Creek</b> near town is beautiful (see photo at bottom of this post).<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Located a few minutes drive from town, we liked the<b> Idyllwild Nature Center</b>, a nature preserve located in a beautiful mountain setting with easy forest trails, picnic areas, and an informative museum about the local birds and animals. There is Ranger to answer questions. We enjoyed the easy (less than 1 mile) <b>Nature Loop Trail</b>. The <b>Perimeter Trail</b> offers a longer hike.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7TqO-U-5LrJjwIAPscDz7cdG0YIkV5DO1K3HUQn0KaodlGRRvnNnzmbZWtiJE4duUP2oGxCH040rHrUO-0rNzkw6f27Ipns_Ky8y2gMTmkH9HvHSIBeqHzRIOUtL9DsN0FSNz3JMd40-PFamCTLMJ0xIyMDo6jRAZ-B-uOZo9psRUpK_XX715eXi9/s3755/RentAMountainCabinY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Rent Mountain Cabin Idyllwild California" border="0" data-original-height="2417" data-original-width="3755" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7TqO-U-5LrJjwIAPscDz7cdG0YIkV5DO1K3HUQn0KaodlGRRvnNnzmbZWtiJE4duUP2oGxCH040rHrUO-0rNzkw6f27Ipns_Ky8y2gMTmkH9HvHSIBeqHzRIOUtL9DsN0FSNz3JMd40-PFamCTLMJ0xIyMDo6jRAZ-B-uOZo9psRUpK_XX715eXi9/w320-h206/RentAMountainCabinY.JPG" title="Rent Mountain Cabin Idyllwild California" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b>Rent a Mountain Cabin - Idyllwild</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Close to town is 202-acre<b> Idyllwild Park</b>, a great place for gathering with family or friends. Many picnic tables are available and you can enjoy exploring the different hiking trails where you are able to see tall trees, clear lakes, and views of the mountains. You can also mountain bike the trails. Camping is available in shaded campsites with fire pits.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW3OSmvqK6izol8o-0wJ2Ybep1QtCbIVD1ytueP9zh1cnwJoImQw1oydSssDBrvNJ90NJvkgTGOI5dmdwm7OU8FmYUqEI9kK6PclockYpwm88_u8Luu3Qf0z9NKbs7U031EKPS2G9Ic7xdrgS9J7HIhRRyOzxwUob-6G9EWxym5Vev1UP3gGfGWaCs/s1400/LakeFulmorY.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1400" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW3OSmvqK6izol8o-0wJ2Ybep1QtCbIVD1ytueP9zh1cnwJoImQw1oydSssDBrvNJ90NJvkgTGOI5dmdwm7OU8FmYUqEI9kK6PclockYpwm88_u8Luu3Qf0z9NKbs7U031EKPS2G9Ic7xdrgS9J7HIhRRyOzxwUob-6G9EWxym5Vev1UP3gGfGWaCs/w320-h240/LakeFulmorY.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Pretty Lake Fulmor</b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>If you prefer a flat, easy hike around a pretty lake, head to <b>Lake Fulmor</b>, located about 10 miles north of Idyllwild (see photo). Around the lake, you may see ground squirrels, tree frogs, butterflies, and noisy jays. This recreation area is good for fishing stocked with rainbow trout or have a picnic in the shade of beautiful trees. It also has restrooms.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_SDnCfHkelAB5emB6GaIKtgM5_WcgNpa3xpZTKvAQcSKZOWYItJVXazvzPbPGoLtrp2zlDN2SWRupCe7bwXjuclfo-TloNDDFIt3mxx5Jh9hl_5VWapQYw_rmxnymnCy3gCF4YmKaeulZg3-ZyoWSzrAcQ0Xb5pdWeD7pKYXU0iiYxeghxZA9hoJ/s3989/DowntownIdyllwildY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Downtown Idyllwild California" border="0" data-original-height="2718" data-original-width="3989" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_SDnCfHkelAB5emB6GaIKtgM5_WcgNpa3xpZTKvAQcSKZOWYItJVXazvzPbPGoLtrp2zlDN2SWRupCe7bwXjuclfo-TloNDDFIt3mxx5Jh9hl_5VWapQYw_rmxnymnCy3gCF4YmKaeulZg3-ZyoWSzrAcQ0Xb5pdWeD7pKYXU0iiYxeghxZA9hoJ/w320-h218/DowntownIdyllwildY.JPG" title="Downtown Idyllwild California" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Downtown Idyllwild</b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Good for history buffs or for an indoor day, the <b>Idyllwild Area Historical Society Museum</b> is a local museum housed in a circa-1930’s cabin. There are old photographs, artifacts, and relics once owned by locals who lived in Idyllwild and its surrounding area.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgglF-BzNsRS86Dg-a7m8XYfrWDEcXiVtPgOjQbC-gWSV-jOaENdKUJvFrbRDwrBWNCw3vGj-S0sxGIxIoMGXoY11HjuH5mmlarSClS9KZSfLoHFdiB3NZg2ucKw3VK5pAX835amtigFSFijbS36sqPiYgVDhNTjKAwXGBJeWXZU0Q3zpU39Fe3vQTQ/s4000/DeersY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Painted Deer Project Idyllwild California" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgglF-BzNsRS86Dg-a7m8XYfrWDEcXiVtPgOjQbC-gWSV-jOaENdKUJvFrbRDwrBWNCw3vGj-S0sxGIxIoMGXoY11HjuH5mmlarSClS9KZSfLoHFdiB3NZg2ucKw3VK5pAX835amtigFSFijbS36sqPiYgVDhNTjKAwXGBJeWXZU0Q3zpU39Fe3vQTQ/w320-h240/DeersY.JPG" title="Painted Deer Project Idyllwild California" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Painted Deer Project - Idyllwild</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>During your visit to Idyllwild you will probably notice the <b>painted deers</b> public art throughout the town and businesses. This project highlights Idyllwild as a quirky and beautiful art center (see photo).<br /><br />Idyllwild is the gateway to the <b>San Jacinto Wilderness</b>. A variety of recreation opportunities are found here including hiking, camping, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and rock climbing. <br /></span></span><p></p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyYFivyyhQw_9ApWmgdoLna9fBjIbo2UXqTeKT5tfolo9oCoFjDGxxKlP3uoy1HxtTNJPgGbLHhUOQar5z3iIshYKOxs4C96Vq83dVJLM6oIEKdOZQN0F8PUPTJMtXnJOyWfa25CXT-SNSUUcIGmm0J2p7hl8po_g9m4kIqNK0xQRbVq4UAxmWCscx/s349/palm-springs-tram-1Y.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="349" data-original-width="275" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyYFivyyhQw_9ApWmgdoLna9fBjIbo2UXqTeKT5tfolo9oCoFjDGxxKlP3uoy1HxtTNJPgGbLHhUOQar5z3iIshYKOxs4C96Vq83dVJLM6oIEKdOZQN0F8PUPTJMtXnJOyWfa25CXT-SNSUUcIGmm0J2p7hl8po_g9m4kIqNK0xQRbVq4UAxmWCscx/w253-h320/palm-springs-tram-1Y.jpg" width="253" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">Palm Springs Tram</span><br /></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">After your visit to Idyllwild, you can take a drive on the scenic <b>Pines to Palms Scenic Byway</b> for about 45 minutes winding down the mountain into Palm Desert. The change in landscape is fascinating and the view down into the desert is breathtaking. <br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">You can enjoy the scenic landscape of <b>Palm Springs</b> on the <b>Palm Springs Aerial Tramway</b> up from the dry terrain of the Sonoran Desert to the cool heights of the San Jacinto Mountains 8,516 feet above sea level (see photo).<b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></i></b></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSNmDww299tNk-0wsw4YFBN_g9xyhhaqzNR9JpPHVPv83DXE3aDAM-9NELNWWShkoV7uGn8lAariUBTIVmMK5VXQIHJc6TKLtJ2zhjGrHwoNvnDNYBlJv3IvKHN9jj7GUmx4XVTacIodK6QegrARnqpnaut--jraKQIAfQhlbr_qkgo0dFFlFS399R/s4000/StrawberryCreek.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Strawberry Creek Idyllwild" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSNmDww299tNk-0wsw4YFBN_g9xyhhaqzNR9JpPHVPv83DXE3aDAM-9NELNWWShkoV7uGn8lAariUBTIVmMK5VXQIHJc6TKLtJ2zhjGrHwoNvnDNYBlJv3IvKHN9jj7GUmx4XVTacIodK6QegrARnqpnaut--jraKQIAfQhlbr_qkgo0dFFlFS399R/w240-h320/StrawberryCreek.JPG" title="Strawberry Creek Idyllwild" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Strawberry Creek</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Enjoy your time in Idyllwild… we did!</span></span></i></b><p></p><div class="MsoNormal">
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Viewing this amazing site and enjoying some of the many fun adventures in this area should be considered by all travelers.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4uANGymJRxAZZtKrJSlP-sxOzG4F1ZYIpfuVEzp8qLtPADtEybcpyQdWLWFfYrTDZqIIjLRX6STFfItzzYwtri6zDH_-wFSPgyg-r-KTFRS6w8qhN_67CnVYyNyQW_wtEhYzWykwsiDWIT4khupcAi1nC3yHO0yq0FkJS3nIEr2jCTo0l3mO4TnA/s2916/ZamFallsSignThisisWhatYouSeeX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2840" data-original-width="2916" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4uANGymJRxAZZtKrJSlP-sxOzG4F1ZYIpfuVEzp8qLtPADtEybcpyQdWLWFfYrTDZqIIjLRX6STFfItzzYwtri6zDH_-wFSPgyg-r-KTFRS6w8qhN_67CnVYyNyQW_wtEhYzWykwsiDWIT4khupcAi1nC3yHO0yq0FkJS3nIEr2jCTo0l3mO4TnA/s320/ZamFallsSignThisisWhatYouSeeX.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>This is What You See from Zambia Side</b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The fissure framing Victoria Falls is <b>over a mile long</b> of the Zambezi River (see photo) where during its height an incredible one-third million gallons of water per second rush over a vertical, 328-foot-high drop creating this natural wonder. The rim of the Falls is broken into separate falls with names like the Devil’s Cataract, Rainbow Falls, Horseshoe Falls, and Armchair Falls - all amazing!<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim-EKEYHSnunak007pl8Sd-oXy46izaBA6ylWyKDzEr6SpnLtdVjPfewra0cBZ4UXGCC0fk6Z_gHvTLkBpupf2UUU81F57nKpk0A0pEz8AVCQ0JuQBmpJwcdx21PO_N7QMrqQ26S8OHXiPIuP-q7fYcSPdxDQDSGlsyOsxczLY87-0zkHpu9cHoCWN/s3748/ZimVictoriaFallsRainForestX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Rain Forest Victoria Falls Zimbabwe" border="0" data-original-height="2642" data-original-width="3748" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim-EKEYHSnunak007pl8Sd-oXy46izaBA6ylWyKDzEr6SpnLtdVjPfewra0cBZ4UXGCC0fk6Z_gHvTLkBpupf2UUU81F57nKpk0A0pEz8AVCQ0JuQBmpJwcdx21PO_N7QMrqQ26S8OHXiPIuP-q7fYcSPdxDQDSGlsyOsxczLY87-0zkHpu9cHoCWN/w400-h283/ZimVictoriaFallsRainForestX.JPG" title="Rain Forest Victoria Falls Zimbabwe" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Rain Forest - Victoria Falls Zimbabwe</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Due to its close proximity to the Falls, we chose to stay in <b>Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe</b>, within a 10-minute walk to see a spectacular panoramic view of the Falls (better than the Zambia side) and stayed in a lodge where we could see the water spray. The view of the Falls and the gorge is spectacular from Zimbabwe. While enjoying the Falls, you walk on a trail in a small rain forest with exotic flowers created by the spray on the Zimbabwe side (see photo) - bring a rain cover. The political unrest in Zimbabwe is much reduced now and staying in the more relaxed town of Victoria Falls is safe. <br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEYbDzknf8S8cBPkASf4ydCduCD3nrc6xvq2XMsam19fmeEQUQnlH0xyT1pMe-5-BC8TOX-lDKlalETr3GMm6_5oupw_PW13KtnMgLIwnVIMCzvfHo7tVwJtakkVTiYffglJ9KaRQWnxfcXMhcm8GGSNsFM6AXw6eU3iLPmaj6d0i8BtUHLWywISuP/s3434/ZamKnifesEagdBridgeX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Knife Edge Bride Victoria Falls Zambia" border="0" data-original-height="2620" data-original-width="3434" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEYbDzknf8S8cBPkASf4ydCduCD3nrc6xvq2XMsam19fmeEQUQnlH0xyT1pMe-5-BC8TOX-lDKlalETr3GMm6_5oupw_PW13KtnMgLIwnVIMCzvfHo7tVwJtakkVTiYffglJ9KaRQWnxfcXMhcm8GGSNsFM6AXw6eU3iLPmaj6d0i8BtUHLWywISuP/w320-h244/ZamKnifesEagdBridgeX.JPG" title="Knife Edge Bride Victoria Falls Zambia" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Knife Edge Bride - Victoria Falls Zambia</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Although located about 6 miles from the Falls many choose to stay in the town of <b>Livingstone</b> in bordering Zambia because it has many nice safari lodges along the Zambezi River and adventure lovers enjoy the many thrilling activities like the <b>Knife Edge Bridge</b> (see photo) where you can experience the power of Victoria Falls on an easy but very wet hike on this footbridge - magnificent views of Victoria Falls can be seen here. It’s fun and you will get wet.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiPHxtowS0Gfd6ris6Njrz5pEJXgbqL1EupsLQYgED_7nGqdRtQpkC86ElHwAkMI1kLfb80ai0raEvV996R59srXE6_fMRQvMtM8CavwJJUBtOFfylGso3QT2RWS8M3BO9N11g-OP1Qt3CXf0oeZiIwztvyAcmyfrtNK68Hxp5isghWh1B8MIxNtIS/s850/ZamDevilsPoolvictoria-falls-devils-pool.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Devil's Pool Victoria Falls Zambia" border="0" data-original-height="765" data-original-width="850" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiPHxtowS0Gfd6ris6Njrz5pEJXgbqL1EupsLQYgED_7nGqdRtQpkC86ElHwAkMI1kLfb80ai0raEvV996R59srXE6_fMRQvMtM8CavwJJUBtOFfylGso3QT2RWS8M3BO9N11g-OP1Qt3CXf0oeZiIwztvyAcmyfrtNK68Hxp5isghWh1B8MIxNtIS/w320-h288/ZamDevilsPoolvictoria-falls-devils-pool.jpg" title="Devil's Pool Victoria Falls Zambia" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Devil's Pool - Victoria Falls Zambia</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Also providing a high level of thrills on the Zambia side are the steep steps down to the <b>Boiling Pot</b> (a huge whirlpool), bungee jumping (available from both sides), and during low water season swimming in the <b>Devil’s Pool</b> (see photo) on Livingstone Island looking over the Falls - exciting! Day-trips activities to the other side in both Zimbabwe and Zambia can be done staying on either side of Victoria Falls when purchasing the necessary VISAs. Guided tours are reasonably priced and well worth the transportation, assistance with immigration and trails, and interesting narration.<br /><br /><i><b><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3tClTpXD6P6VWosYV78t2zcf3rP-yjPzCoLuqsLyTBACxTKyKJ2G54Pukcdf22hxqQHMgmlDUwqelVgSD6ok9xeDVP-RsVnE8dxKedmdk6QUr-Ug_un6K1B1pHvowuVQUncwPJdWKTF-ZBqWcFGVrYKxPKc155Kl4VHn0oevCRSx24-gSVuotzC4J/s3910/BotswanaLionX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Lions Chobe National Park Botswana" border="0" data-original-height="2611" data-original-width="3910" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3tClTpXD6P6VWosYV78t2zcf3rP-yjPzCoLuqsLyTBACxTKyKJ2G54Pukcdf22hxqQHMgmlDUwqelVgSD6ok9xeDVP-RsVnE8dxKedmdk6QUr-Ug_un6K1B1pHvowuVQUncwPJdWKTF-ZBqWcFGVrYKxPKc155Kl4VHn0oevCRSx24-gSVuotzC4J/w400-h268/BotswanaLionX.JPG" title="Lions Chobe National Park Botswana" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Lions in Chobe National Park - Botswana</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Travel Tip...</b></i> When visiting Victoria Falls, for those wishing a serious African game-viewing experience (see photos), a day trip to the famous<b> <i><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/Botswana%20Chobe%20National%20Park%20A%20Safari%20Day%20Trip" target="_blank">Chobe National Park in Botswana (click here to view)</a></i></b> is only about 44 miles from the town of Victoria Falls. Day trips normally include a boat ride on the Chobe River, lunch at a Safari Lodge, afternoon game drive, and transportation from your hotel and assistance with immigration.<br /><br /><i><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu8G_mC9A0GfIaJgav-Kjcd8qZEZZ5pjuYNEDP--9oG9SP3ePv9a7pUhYKsjh9sveIJ0OFkoCLxBptDGioHK4KEBJDl4jhGhQAKU4pfyBahF-LvvILFLw1ltBjiXQjaXpN-b1m2wh0VrcMq7-BM6PbEjofXIKAvGt0_OAkTZiqjAUIi0nZChRh_tLL/s1441/BotswanaChobeelephants-game-driveX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="758" data-original-width="1441" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu8G_mC9A0GfIaJgav-Kjcd8qZEZZ5pjuYNEDP--9oG9SP3ePv9a7pUhYKsjh9sveIJ0OFkoCLxBptDGioHK4KEBJDl4jhGhQAKU4pfyBahF-LvvILFLw1ltBjiXQjaXpN-b1m2wh0VrcMq7-BM6PbEjofXIKAvGt0_OAkTZiqjAUIi0nZChRh_tLL/w400-h210/BotswanaChobeelephants-game-driveX.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Elephants - Chobe National Park, Botswana</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Note:</i> The dry season (May through September) is considered best for safari game viewing in Chobe because it is easier to see many more animals coming out of the dry forest for water along the Chobe River. Chobe can get crowded with vehicles this time of year and it is the most expensive time to visit. The green season (November through February) is less expensive but you will probably see less animals. There are more baby animals and Victoria Falls has much more water flowing over it.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhusYjXftmWCHoApGw3nkqGubLHy1cY07a2hiNKv9e-QGIeM-fIqJzeBoybZnFWOSj3eu8bvjCdOg9c82aSu4JzcyC9rcg-5-4gVijjgpFIUZ_2DU7H_xscI51aHD1pfBTB3Hz98AQyVEcjpkXNXn20Q8P9UFB1O5ozjVBPs5nvSaTVDaLJK7aW_p-c/s3488/ZimVictoriaFallsMainFallsZimX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Victoria Falls Main Falls Zimbabwe Wayne Dunlap" border="0" data-original-height="2316" data-original-width="3488" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhusYjXftmWCHoApGw3nkqGubLHy1cY07a2hiNKv9e-QGIeM-fIqJzeBoybZnFWOSj3eu8bvjCdOg9c82aSu4JzcyC9rcg-5-4gVijjgpFIUZ_2DU7H_xscI51aHD1pfBTB3Hz98AQyVEcjpkXNXn20Q8P9UFB1O5ozjVBPs5nvSaTVDaLJK7aW_p-c/w320-h212/ZimVictoriaFallsMainFallsZimX.JPG" title="Victoria Falls Main Falls Zimbabwe Wayne Dunlap" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Victoria Falls Main Falls - Zimbabwe</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The town of <b>Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe</b>, has grown since the 1970’s. It has an easygoing feel and most of the compact town is within easy walking distance to the Falls. U.S. Dollars are widely accepted in Zimbabwe, and although credit cards are now used for many hotels and excursions, they are not always accepted so bring some U.S. cash. ATM’s issuing U.S. Dollars are available. <br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLvM6c0bg5QM0OssdKcpGJIjVDUnb1Pq2DEfC4CyJ4V0HwhtHKyGmtRWABfrZ0NwQE91tTbEDqOIeOZw5101ICuTgI8DZZp6dElsZrNn6hw9MIDHfBjnqzcWC5Q80AUoweyZhtiUbJ5p8yE-42Vyl2FmL008SPGo1r7F7x9D5qirRQlQWx_3PNX-wr/s3283/VicFallsMapX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Map Victoria Falls" border="0" data-original-height="3283" data-original-width="2470" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLvM6c0bg5QM0OssdKcpGJIjVDUnb1Pq2DEfC4CyJ4V0HwhtHKyGmtRWABfrZ0NwQE91tTbEDqOIeOZw5101ICuTgI8DZZp6dElsZrNn6hw9MIDHfBjnqzcWC5Q80AUoweyZhtiUbJ5p8yE-42Vyl2FmL008SPGo1r7F7x9D5qirRQlQWx_3PNX-wr/w301-h400/VicFallsMapX.JPG" title="Map Victoria Falls" width="301" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Map - Victoria Falls</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>English is spoken everywhere and people are wonderful! <b>Visas are required in Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana.</b> Fortunately, if you want to also visit Zambia or Botswana while in Zimbabwe, purchase a <b>KAZA UNIVISA </b>(available for US$50/person at Victoria Falls Airport when we visited). It allows multiple entries into Zimbabwe and is good for day trips to Zambia and Botswana - good deal instead of purchasing multiple Visas. If you do not intend to visit either Zambia or Botswana/Chobe, then a standard single-entry Visa may be less expensive.<br /><br /><i><b><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVwAKb0rxc-_KmiLA39EhCWMTEHO4K3jCHt65lQMAVIZkQHeC1iJS2zhsauRSsISJGr_hS84zTmI7bJgmTnZlrSnyvTqsSGWx8rsYuD2djHPOE-rah5N0k8AtJy4wecb1sujt-1uVNqtQqlvEbQ21VynZr_ph0Ds4oo9uiwHu7gxAzMw4jfRT5M89X/s4000/ZimVictoriaFallsHorseshoeFallsZimX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Horseshoe Falls Victoria Falls Zimbabwe" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVwAKb0rxc-_KmiLA39EhCWMTEHO4K3jCHt65lQMAVIZkQHeC1iJS2zhsauRSsISJGr_hS84zTmI7bJgmTnZlrSnyvTqsSGWx8rsYuD2djHPOE-rah5N0k8AtJy4wecb1sujt-1uVNqtQqlvEbQ21VynZr_ph0Ds4oo9uiwHu7gxAzMw4jfRT5M89X/w320-h240/ZimVictoriaFallsHorseshoeFallsZimX.JPG" title="Horseshoe Falls Victoria Falls Zimbabwe" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Horseshoe Falls - Zimbabwe</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Best time to visit Victoria Falls…</b></i> The Falls at Victoria Falls are spectacular any time of year. To witness it at its peak, the time to visit is from February to May, after the summer rains, when you will see the world’s largest sheet of falling water flowing at its greatest volume. The spray from the powerful Victoria Falls can rise hundreds of feet above the Falls and can be seen from up to 20 miles away.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifiQMuKVGMGt3FRLsWSSR8Nxzmngcz8oDZKlpdSKrmtpS8MeWKsMoSI9KIgFH6_AhvPXY0TGw7JSZ3ybAp01w2VxiaHIiHW8gS_yK7N8fUZ1CcPE6yR5fSw-ksq4wNetejAjWLixmSDdYWv7Om5jNlhn9qNeMTcbkgq9on8Vo1UhgepGJ33owgPG23/s3384/ZimVictoriaFallsCataractFallsX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cataract Falls Victoria Falls Zimbabwe" border="0" data-original-height="2698" data-original-width="3384" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifiQMuKVGMGt3FRLsWSSR8Nxzmngcz8oDZKlpdSKrmtpS8MeWKsMoSI9KIgFH6_AhvPXY0TGw7JSZ3ybAp01w2VxiaHIiHW8gS_yK7N8fUZ1CcPE6yR5fSw-ksq4wNetejAjWLixmSDdYWv7Om5jNlhn9qNeMTcbkgq9on8Vo1UhgepGJ33owgPG23/w320-h255/ZimVictoriaFallsCataractFallsX.JPG" title="Cataract Falls Victoria Falls Zimbabwe" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Cataract Falls - Zimbabwe</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Unfortunately, at the peak, people report the spray is huge and the view of the Falls can be obscured this time of year. Also, expect to be soaked and it can be hot. In addition, visiting Victoria Falls at this time doesn’t coincide with peak safari season in nearby Chobe in Botswana or Hwange in Zimbabwe - wildlife viewing can be limited. Some activities, like swimming in Devil’s Pool and certain sections of white-water rapids, are too dangerous when the water is at its highest and fastest.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTd6bG3I8PM6TTSESk9NOaQTXGhnPfdOQnMdQUexIRV5XNCzm-FQHvCkE_99UiqnNQo6bL96ux7zbo9N_qAshO-RVLR-5k3t4huff-W16KOnwy8HIgbUGsuugL0n7KCQjkf5wikL_59g8Eeusc4LYZni5akMO_a1KOLsjrRAPXlyf11Sv93mkRptIL/s4000/ZamFalls2X.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Victoria Falls Zambia" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTd6bG3I8PM6TTSESk9NOaQTXGhnPfdOQnMdQUexIRV5XNCzm-FQHvCkE_99UiqnNQo6bL96ux7zbo9N_qAshO-RVLR-5k3t4huff-W16KOnwy8HIgbUGsuugL0n7KCQjkf5wikL_59g8Eeusc4LYZni5akMO_a1KOLsjrRAPXlyf11Sv93mkRptIL/w320-h240/ZamFalls2X.JPG" title="Victoria Falls Zambia" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Victoria Falls - Zambia</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>To beat the heat and witness a high level of the Falls, the <b>best time to visit Victoria Falls</b> combined with a Chobe River game safari in Botswana is the dry winter period from June to August. At this time there is good game viewing, warm days and cool nights, little rain, and plenty of water still thundering over the precipice. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFcXa6CH2CxgAgAGD5VPXNmNAvQRPAACs6PhXto0X6Z4kYBjscHY8vxiVwi4zyJnQt4w5S-V8iS5fY1prFOPVGJP4bpJ9-XpdaZcq-FCKoIQ0SS1gxiZzBfgWtfpT5hclAcOdTIq-_6TjMzWjMg5mNe0RQCXAAzrZUGM16j0vaGQmNqdRKIf1xMkEl/s550/ZimBridgeFallsX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="367" data-original-width="550" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFcXa6CH2CxgAgAGD5VPXNmNAvQRPAACs6PhXto0X6Z4kYBjscHY8vxiVwi4zyJnQt4w5S-V8iS5fY1prFOPVGJP4bpJ9-XpdaZcq-FCKoIQ0SS1gxiZzBfgWtfpT5hclAcOdTIq-_6TjMzWjMg5mNe0RQCXAAzrZUGM16j0vaGQmNqdRKIf1xMkEl/s320/ZimBridgeFallsX.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Victoria Bridge & Falls</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Swimming the thrilling Devil’s Pool and walking along the bottom of the Falls is available. For seekers of the ultimate adrenaline rush, try the 364-foot bungee jump off the Victoria Falls Bridge (available from Zimbabwe and Zambia sides - see photo). This is a popular time to visit and hotel prices can be higher.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjhHiCjm7uydn3Jd5BYL_As7c3CkfXwDeGdGdUQRY5FzwvLuuT61xp4mmVPwHm6efBbW-jxZPmRFF6O_gxSDcltBKG0TR3p3Xk3RV7y5QOb1h11IyikXSOjNTQka4XNPi0vjPbamgRwtVVMmKc0Ie_FwqUElmverNgTiZsPTOW0lE0NlXBzasH81C8/s3537/ZimVictoriaFallsSignPatX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pat Dunlap Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park Victoria Falls Zimbabwe" border="0" data-original-height="2567" data-original-width="3537" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjhHiCjm7uydn3Jd5BYL_As7c3CkfXwDeGdGdUQRY5FzwvLuuT61xp4mmVPwHm6efBbW-jxZPmRFF6O_gxSDcltBKG0TR3p3Xk3RV7y5QOb1h11IyikXSOjNTQka4XNPi0vjPbamgRwtVVMmKc0Ie_FwqUElmverNgTiZsPTOW0lE0NlXBzasH81C8/w320-h232/ZimVictoriaFallsSignPatX.JPG" title="Pat Dunlap Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park Victoria Falls Zimbabwe" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Pat at Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>During October to November the water level at Victoria Falls is at its lowest and the weather is hot and humid. During the low-water season you will have panoramic views (no misty spray) on both sides of the Falls, but the Zambian side (about one quarter of its width) may dry up and all you will see is bare rock. Water flow on the Zimbabwean side is permanent but lower this time of year. Safari wildlife viewing is very good this time of year.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWSo6jbx9etd21A2D7i0s4XkkywMoPQSwTir2g3zY2tW81uYoLuGC4sa5i9PpxCY_V5Pjk-fLGOdfmu0QvCDNwej6DXEN1poqNMCEj3zcagwgb9J4x9XT9HSho7Z_OB8OlJzFl5cJXwfq64sWm_eGM1M2qw4qJYoVGcAESmXpyDLiAnbqTFoj5XgO_/s3799/ZamVictoriaFallsBridge.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Victoria Bridge Batik Gorge Victoria Falls" border="0" data-original-height="2566" data-original-width="3799" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWSo6jbx9etd21A2D7i0s4XkkywMoPQSwTir2g3zY2tW81uYoLuGC4sa5i9PpxCY_V5Pjk-fLGOdfmu0QvCDNwej6DXEN1poqNMCEj3zcagwgb9J4x9XT9HSho7Z_OB8OlJzFl5cJXwfq64sWm_eGM1M2qw4qJYoVGcAESmXpyDLiAnbqTFoj5XgO_/w320-h216/ZamVictoriaFallsBridge.JPG" title="Victoria Bridge Batik Gorge Victoria Falls" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Victoria Bridge & Batik Gorge</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Located just below the Falls,<b> Batik Gorge</b> (see photo) is actually a series of gorges 75 miles long dropping away from Victoria Fall’s high cliffs of Zimbabwe and Zambia. They are named First Gorge to Fifth Gorge followed by Songwe Gorge and finally the official Bataka Gorge. Some say it has the world’s best one-day white-water rafting - only for the most adventurous.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOCZXXYPoNfryX6YOWKQvYp4qGP4F4GuAfig_OFjRIv5lbMojLJgSZ5QL3PImfRZAMZqUwQ6WKg_BtvvtixSmIxEOmRL9B0ryaQ9Vb94--eqGMVZ89hVbVW7bQEIWDSobTeafw96OKYU5C0futeruNfNkmaXt1QePtxt0JPuYwZZ_JP3ie6a_rGHzO/s4000/ZimRiverBoatX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Zambezi Explorer Sunset River Cruise Victoria Falls Zimbabwe" border="0" data-original-height="2690" data-original-width="4000" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOCZXXYPoNfryX6YOWKQvYp4qGP4F4GuAfig_OFjRIv5lbMojLJgSZ5QL3PImfRZAMZqUwQ6WKg_BtvvtixSmIxEOmRL9B0ryaQ9Vb94--eqGMVZ89hVbVW7bQEIWDSobTeafw96OKYU5C0futeruNfNkmaXt1QePtxt0JPuYwZZ_JP3ie6a_rGHzO/w320-h215/ZimRiverBoatX.JPG" title="Zambezi Explorer Sunset River Cruise Victoria Falls Zimbabwe" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Zambezi Explorer</i> Sunset River Cruise</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>We enjoyed a <b>sunset boat ride</b> on<i> Pure Africa</i>’s elegant <i>Zambezi Explorer</i> river boat (see photo). The upper ‘Signature Deck’ is luxury with uninterrupted views on comfy couches and premium drinks. Also, many consider taking a <b>helicopter ride over the Falls </b>to be a highlight of their visit to Victoria Falls.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcyJbVdTHaDZ02j9rVLPB3gyB7rJa_jZDHHg99wmuVuXyzwf3xkZ82Mev4TnX2zYicg9IcJq0zeI7j5L-J_8YdbJxejj3OO-E53naw3D6UCfbhkIFTr59dLQrRO_Y11-1A4mUJXluQlpdraFS3_1Cbi-IAV9MGX9YTIj-wW_Kz2XCnetKqV2JrLNGR/s3633/ZimElephantWalkMallX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Elephant’s Walk Shopping Mall Victoria Falls Zimbabwe" border="0" data-original-height="2526" data-original-width="3633" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcyJbVdTHaDZ02j9rVLPB3gyB7rJa_jZDHHg99wmuVuXyzwf3xkZ82Mev4TnX2zYicg9IcJq0zeI7j5L-J_8YdbJxejj3OO-E53naw3D6UCfbhkIFTr59dLQrRO_Y11-1A4mUJXluQlpdraFS3_1Cbi-IAV9MGX9YTIj-wW_Kz2XCnetKqV2JrLNGR/w320-h222/ZimElephantWalkMallX.JPG" title="Elephant’s Walk Shopping Mall Victoria Falls Zimbabwe" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Elephant’s Walk Shopping Mall</span></b> </span></span></td></tr></tbody></table>Victoria Falls is located in southern Africa and physically provides a natural border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Each country has a national park surrounding the Falls and a tourist center town (Victoria Falls National Park and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and Mosioa-Tunya National Park and Livingstone in Zambia).<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKkUDaDjbWIhNh85E3Cu7G1qXyK-LkBTKsRaystl60mv7sN06lxNaaR0S-uypAaPd5xFBEJ7KdgAEB-1YVSgtq7viJKPqi-Ne7crTkpu1XyaGCCiQ1o-FIOfrAb4HGSGIq_APRcoi-Y26bX3YQzq38vyka_ArrozOKMT2M4H9OSG77mnfkaqG_PhvJ/s1400/Zimilala-lodge-hotel.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ilala Lodge Victoria Falls Zimbabwe" border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1400" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKkUDaDjbWIhNh85E3Cu7G1qXyK-LkBTKsRaystl60mv7sN06lxNaaR0S-uypAaPd5xFBEJ7KdgAEB-1YVSgtq7viJKPqi-Ne7crTkpu1XyaGCCiQ1o-FIOfrAb4HGSGIq_APRcoi-Y26bX3YQzq38vyka_ArrozOKMT2M4H9OSG77mnfkaqG_PhvJ/w320-h240/Zimilala-lodge-hotel.jpg" title="Ilala Lodge Victoria Falls Zimbabwe" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Ilala Lodge</i> - Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Located just a 10-minute walk to the Falls in a beautiful setting, we stayed at the<i><b> Ilala Lodge</b></i> in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (see photo). The elegant interior design with thatch roofs gives it a graceful old-world African grandeur and you can enjoy the spray from the Falls while having breakfast. The <i>Cassia Restaurant</i> located in the Ilala Lodge has delicious food. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz73EwdI38FrWR_ZJQKNl1ct88A8AL36M81cP1DJemJPKJ_hIEFC9d1jCkAQVZFnc9HXxu--Khirtn8W3XCOxMGl4mUPYBNjp7buEReiQdgZOE2ugCATiqAMEK34kII0TwOFDAZlVvhJz6yoKzVLhE9f739y5lp5Q_0MQTtBXpinyrCSv-Fhi_eCop/s4000/ZimThePalm1X.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The Palms River Hotel Victoria Falls Zimbabwe" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz73EwdI38FrWR_ZJQKNl1ct88A8AL36M81cP1DJemJPKJ_hIEFC9d1jCkAQVZFnc9HXxu--Khirtn8W3XCOxMGl4mUPYBNjp7buEReiQdgZOE2ugCATiqAMEK34kII0TwOFDAZlVvhJz6yoKzVLhE9f739y5lp5Q_0MQTtBXpinyrCSv-Fhi_eCop/w320-h240/ZimThePalm1X.JPG" title="The Palms River Hotel Victoria Falls Zimbabwe" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>The Palms River Hotel</b></span></span></i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">We also had a wonderful dinner at the <i>The Palms Restaurant</i> at the <i>The Palm River Hotel</i> - a beautiful new hotel located on the river about 2 miles from Victoria Falls (see photo). Both the Ilala Lodge and The Palm River Hotel are good places to stay with beautiful properties, nice rooms, very attentive staff, and will organize your desired activities during your stay at Victoria Falls.<br /><br /></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjot9YMx9_DIftPFpgUm02d0GbVbQCyk5oma1XFr1CYOdygzkOpaQE_RmRpLP-NYZ8TD4NrRp6UUwE1tSGRgS5wj_AshES-7LvE7e1ZuXusCbVWhxuEwhGiRHkEbAOj-0c02Pg4OamUSwoD2QDkWDlOs-UvpC2zpuEjGOycZWfWdaqzuxxUl7sPmMBA/s4000/ZimVictoriaFallsHotelWortHogsZimX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Warthogs Victoria Falls Hotel Zimbabwe" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjot9YMx9_DIftPFpgUm02d0GbVbQCyk5oma1XFr1CYOdygzkOpaQE_RmRpLP-NYZ8TD4NrRp6UUwE1tSGRgS5wj_AshES-7LvE7e1ZuXusCbVWhxuEwhGiRHkEbAOj-0c02Pg4OamUSwoD2QDkWDlOs-UvpC2zpuEjGOycZWfWdaqzuxxUl7sPmMBA/w320-h240/ZimVictoriaFallsHotelWortHogsZimX.JPG" title="Warthogs Victoria Falls Hotel Zimbabwe" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Warthogs at <i>Victoria Falls Hotel</i></b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lovers of old-world charm should visit the <b>Victoria Falls Hotel</b> (see photo) - a good way is to enjoy their high tea (3-6PM) on the Stanley’s Terrace. The view of Victoria Falls Bridge and spray from the Falls is great here. <b>Elephant’s Walk Shopping Mall</b> is a nice place for upscale shopping for local African merchandise - it is interesting just to visit. <br /><br />While visiting Victoria Falls, do enjoy the many things to do in this area including others not included in this post. <b>HAVE FUN!</b></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Click on these links to view other places we visited in Southern Africa...</i> <br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa%20Cape%20Town" target="_blank"><b>Cape Town, South Africa</b></a></span></i></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa%20Beautiful%20Garden%20Route" target="_blank"><span><b>Garden Route, South Africa</b></span></a></i></span></span></p><h3 class="post-title entry-title">
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Framed by majestic Table Mountain on one side and the blue Atlantic Ocean on the other, picturesque Cape Town is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Africa looking very European. </span><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpumtg-j_pd3a3MyM8fX6_uA20KyN1Cju3fs3UkokbmM1sz8nD5LbFHqxpz4cAabZNKqvYj2QotjAD6R7tpMisfkFW3xtnJMNPWwou2OglifUjviLyjnaZLoGxGtj__wlXCYy9nzpQARD_n6r-wpuAHjeqdXYHVCQuS7R1-4E6FrJkCj9K9F3dFYwu/s678/CapeTownThingstoDoX.webp" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="494" data-original-width="678" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpumtg-j_pd3a3MyM8fX6_uA20KyN1Cju3fs3UkokbmM1sz8nD5LbFHqxpz4cAabZNKqvYj2QotjAD6R7tpMisfkFW3xtnJMNPWwou2OglifUjviLyjnaZLoGxGtj__wlXCYy9nzpQARD_n6r-wpuAHjeqdXYHVCQuS7R1-4E6FrJkCj9K9F3dFYwu/w400-h291/CapeTownThingstoDoX.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Lots to Do in Cape Town, South Africa</span></b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">The climate in Cape Town is year-round mild Mediterranean that graced us with long summer days (October to March) to explore what this interesting city has to offer including beautiful white sandy beaches, good restaurants, numerous attractions, and outdoor adventures. With a population of about 3.5 million, Cape Town still reflects the diversity and vitality of Africa with many West and Central Africans and Zimbabweans calling the city home - many having fled conflicts elsewhere.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAOKwTUD-diDVA42C4L2K5emID8dhAHvNn9ZkPa3pqJ2QaHOQiZzac9g0RbBwuuPxgXe_tKIDBgy2xPyUFnLPhVOugJQsN8_gd2dqoSySULoAr-9RAftRfiy8QS9ldjW8cAAfPTPyzyXTHCiZSshW0Hm58v9JE3Ws1OejXMWb1b_tgT7ZlPnxJvmXz/s4000/WineCountry%20copy.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Stellenbosch Wine Region South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAOKwTUD-diDVA42C4L2K5emID8dhAHvNn9ZkPa3pqJ2QaHOQiZzac9g0RbBwuuPxgXe_tKIDBgy2xPyUFnLPhVOugJQsN8_gd2dqoSySULoAr-9RAftRfiy8QS9ldjW8cAAfPTPyzyXTHCiZSshW0Hm58v9JE3Ws1OejXMWb1b_tgT7ZlPnxJvmXz/w320-h240/WineCountry%20copy.JPG" title="Stellenbosch Wine Region South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Stellenbosch Wine Region</b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table>South African wine is considered among the best (and most affordable) in the world and the beautiful <a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa%20Stellenbosch%20Cape%20Winelands%20Wine%20Region%20Franschhoek" target="_blank"><i><b>Stellenbosch Wine Region</b> (click here to view)</i></a> is just an hour away from downtown Cape Town. Day trips for ‘Big 5’ game viewing as well as whale watching (seasonal) can also be easily organized from Cape Town.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrCUkCWZxupY8YI16_C_aMYDSeBjaA7M4_jsQ6xc1YF8YhkBFDugovUgqW-oj6uA4XrXSMwwXZKq8jlGA95h95kmtw6vzYCpJbU2WYJj_qc_GK_m6cvILiQfzn0Ua5gp1ucnPwdnzztjTJQ4mld-jitqkr6_GeP1PxR86KIx5_7vHjcR9qGlT2BLck/s4000/TableMountainfrom%20WaterfrontX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Table Mountain V&A Waterfront Cape Town South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrCUkCWZxupY8YI16_C_aMYDSeBjaA7M4_jsQ6xc1YF8YhkBFDugovUgqW-oj6uA4XrXSMwwXZKq8jlGA95h95kmtw6vzYCpJbU2WYJj_qc_GK_m6cvILiQfzn0Ua5gp1ucnPwdnzztjTJQ4mld-jitqkr6_GeP1PxR86KIx5_7vHjcR9qGlT2BLck/w320-h240/TableMountainfrom%20WaterfrontX.JPG" title="Table Mountain V&A Waterfront Cape Town South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Table Mountain from V&A Waterfront</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span>While in Cape Town, do not miss visiting one of the ‘7 New Natural Wonders of the World’. Rising 3,558 feet above the city, the impressive<b> Table Mountain</b> is the famous backdrop of Cape Town and dominates its identity (see photo). The views are spectacular from the flat top. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZzyAleSdjoFAHetNYl6hK2aq3S86o2gIqTupU_hU2P7Ssi0shvWuOldfFCrATF83TNQQOIMKhb9aQKw_gWyhEmFuPHDEeubp9hTveFanNnJvFVtOH__pVI7dom8uC1N8w9JYbXfPSgoAPpb0XPyNq9zLQ-mrr6vzf2RItqNkLk7sbcaniBSsS8eUd/s4000/CapeTownTabeMountainX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cape Town from Table Mountain" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZzyAleSdjoFAHetNYl6hK2aq3S86o2gIqTupU_hU2P7Ssi0shvWuOldfFCrATF83TNQQOIMKhb9aQKw_gWyhEmFuPHDEeubp9hTveFanNnJvFVtOH__pVI7dom8uC1N8w9JYbXfPSgoAPpb0XPyNq9zLQ-mrr6vzf2RItqNkLk7sbcaniBSsS8eUd/w320-h240/CapeTownTabeMountainX.JPG" title="Cape Town from Table Mountain" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Cape Town from Table Mountain</b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">You should plan a trip up this iconic landmark when the wind isn’t blowing hard and the cloud cover is gone. Be aware that cloud cover, known locally in Cape Town as the 'tablecloth', can appear suddenly and completely obscure the view (check the cableway's website for updates). There is also a short circular walking route to follow while you’re up there as well as a restaurant and gift shop.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVZWabsS8RC2K1hPyoGi62QXX9_MAvduZsUx3Hz-cQBUVqdytG7u1eU3Ei7LDQEy75G8nO5x4vyjsKoF5ExcvSO-ra_XIsjbC7nqTk4AmMb_bCF_Rret6uwfZfAHoxv9w_U3Y2ia9TVHW71KFhaqt7WpWdNyvbhnr-ABLYT9UwH3CF4uopLVQPbRKU/s3500/TableMpuntainCableCarX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Table Mountain Cable Car Lowe Cable Station Cape Town South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="2794" data-original-width="3500" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVZWabsS8RC2K1hPyoGi62QXX9_MAvduZsUx3Hz-cQBUVqdytG7u1eU3Ei7LDQEy75G8nO5x4vyjsKoF5ExcvSO-ra_XIsjbC7nqTk4AmMb_bCF_Rret6uwfZfAHoxv9w_U3Y2ia9TVHW71KFhaqt7WpWdNyvbhnr-ABLYT9UwH3CF4uopLVQPbRKU/w400-h319/TableMpuntainCableCarX.JPG" title="Table Mountain Cable Car Lowe Cable Station Cape Town South Africa" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Table Mountain's Cable Car from Lowe Cable Station</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Table Mountain’s expansive 360-degree view cable car departing from the <b>Lowe Cable Station</b> (see photo) quickly moves people up to the top in 5 minutes - pre-purchase your tickets to avoid ticket lines. The energetic may prefer to hike taking 2-3 hours depending on your fitness level - although most hikers do it on their own, guides are suggested to insure you don’t get lost. While in Cape Town, you may also consider hiking up to <b>Lion’s Head</b> for amazing views. Adventure lovers will enjoy arranging paragliding with a guide from the top of Lion’s Head landing at Clifton Beach.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBpZNkWozmQXW0ylxb0NVvqwXMWeJIeds4FKQdXEt1ssvsWHJNH9BnV0Ne0PHtlhYjqZ970qFaFRNyVFkbVgFT1qSWAzgJy0XjjHbkw059h8K7JdWXjn0sL-TlkaBA_icXsM3TaYuC5ILUjK2td_f5OUKYT0eP1odkEo-8gqx4Pl-yAeaZtpIjO9UA/s4000/WaterfrontX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Cape Town South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBpZNkWozmQXW0ylxb0NVvqwXMWeJIeds4FKQdXEt1ssvsWHJNH9BnV0Ne0PHtlhYjqZ970qFaFRNyVFkbVgFT1qSWAzgJy0XjjHbkw059h8K7JdWXjn0sL-TlkaBA_icXsM3TaYuC5ILUjK2td_f5OUKYT0eP1odkEo-8gqx4Pl-yAeaZtpIjO9UA/w320-h240/WaterfrontX.JPG" title="Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Cape Town South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Victoria & Alfred Waterfront - Cape Town<br /></b></span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span>We loved the <b>Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (V&A Waterfront)</b> returning several times (see photo). It is one of Cape Town’s most visited sites… for good reasons. You will find many good restaurants, interesting boutique shops, malls, markets, and entertainment options located on the scenic working Table Bay Harbor with fantastic views of Table Mountain. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-iKp6vbNsnLWcIP8Vwnk-Xhe1vkWoDpbspIJomRY5POy47Mh2xz1qFs_fj5PTVA9kPvxIb5lEA1iC8peBnzlx6IGfzvFhS3S5UIx86WY-vWtzPiB45eoqFQPoydZgPnCeu4fvt0AOnhmdXN_VQbUa5tkhQtvJqveiofOaDM5rZHJLA5s_weUTU2bX/s3146/Map%20Victoria%20&%20Alfred%20Waterfront%20.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Map Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Cape Town South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="3146" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-iKp6vbNsnLWcIP8Vwnk-Xhe1vkWoDpbspIJomRY5POy47Mh2xz1qFs_fj5PTVA9kPvxIb5lEA1iC8peBnzlx6IGfzvFhS3S5UIx86WY-vWtzPiB45eoqFQPoydZgPnCeu4fvt0AOnhmdXN_VQbUa5tkhQtvJqveiofOaDM5rZHJLA5s_weUTU2bX/w400-h256/Map%20Victoria%20&%20Alfred%20Waterfront%20.JPG" title="Map Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Cape Town South Africa" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Map - Victoria & Alfred Waterfront</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Exciting African performers provide entertainment and harbor cruises leave from here. Located near the well-done <b>Two Oceans Aquarium</b> (stunning displays of the regional marine life), we found the <b>Watershed craft market</b> to be very nice for quality local items. There is also a U.S. style mall for shopping. You can purchase tickets and join the CitySightseeing Cape Town Hop On Hop Off bus here. <br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkIjw39UkihPpqXa3HiQReLPwDkyQJ2w_TBQQeh1OT2n06Qg3ii6tmHSni3MhPSb2gCLuPWAnfBNh1YmlYp1WGYwD0o9JrEk92XsdGqS-lknJJcGCPQsZrL2O9IhA4BHmGNi_0AJffbofvQHK-m16ByUzCJwCzWrmGR4JHIj-eeHjuVYQHLrAxhpMi/s1024/va-food-market-food-hall-cape-townX.webp" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkIjw39UkihPpqXa3HiQReLPwDkyQJ2w_TBQQeh1OT2n06Qg3ii6tmHSni3MhPSb2gCLuPWAnfBNh1YmlYp1WGYwD0o9JrEk92XsdGqS-lknJJcGCPQsZrL2O9IhA4BHmGNi_0AJffbofvQHK-m16ByUzCJwCzWrmGR4JHIj-eeHjuVYQHLrAxhpMi/s320/va-food-market-food-hall-cape-townX.webp" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>V&A Food Market Hall - V&A Waterfront<br /></b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table>The<b> V&A Food Market Hall</b> (see photo) at the Waterfront is a fun place with a great vibe to wander and enjoy all kinds of food, craft beer, and live music. We also enjoyed the <i>Baia Seafood Restaurant</i> by the harbor - it’s a bit pricey but the good seafood and views overlooking the harbor and Table Mountain are worth it. <i>Sevruga </i>is also very nice. Reservations for popular restaurants in the V&A Waterfront are important. We recommend staying near the V&A Waterfront area because it is close to other Cape Town attractions and you can enjoy going to dinner here.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi65Iua4aW-Kyljea3D0EU9xkERn7simlGcPhsNdl5piQMOfMamlLObJ-8Hij997WqDoBbw7_wyMcoEnLKM6CwELy1ib3Y1-eFrudvbX4iGI9KVbDdZlvWwxisSsxoxgp6rADSnZRFP4pWaoDYuUKUKvhya-ctBBY2A91EwOWeyeMkWmDN2iZIQdpub/s1320/Robben%20Island%20Prison%20MuseumX.webp" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1006" data-original-width="1320" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi65Iua4aW-Kyljea3D0EU9xkERn7simlGcPhsNdl5piQMOfMamlLObJ-8Hij997WqDoBbw7_wyMcoEnLKM6CwELy1ib3Y1-eFrudvbX4iGI9KVbDdZlvWwxisSsxoxgp6rADSnZRFP4pWaoDYuUKUKvhya-ctBBY2A91EwOWeyeMkWmDN2iZIQdpub/s320/Robben%20Island%20Prison%20MuseumX.webp" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Robben Island Prison Museum</b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table>South Africa’s first elected President, Nelson Mandela, served much of his 27-year prison sentence at <b>Robben Island</b>, along with hundreds of other political detainees. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The <b>Robben Island Prison Museum</b> (see photo) is a site of major historical importance. Visitors are welcome on pre-booked tours leaving from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront - book ahead because it sells out. Former inmates provide part of the tours, offering direct insight into what it was really like during the struggle against apartheid.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm97-YBRVdBZrekUuwEPQfLpYe-4uR2qj8c7a8BOWUIHyicx2sHuAgnHQkly-rBJXpD9_HmmunyJumnegMhNk5nc4gl5cLNIYF7eZreXwMWeSbrS2eKNC3g1cBpjkeFlyQxoJHelF8P8rSC_d5OUXPru2dekirlyxUgHBvz7Wnoh79idEwhxgy6RDo/s4000/Kirstenbosch%20NationalX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens Cape Town South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm97-YBRVdBZrekUuwEPQfLpYe-4uR2qj8c7a8BOWUIHyicx2sHuAgnHQkly-rBJXpD9_HmmunyJumnegMhNk5nc4gl5cLNIYF7eZreXwMWeSbrS2eKNC3g1cBpjkeFlyQxoJHelF8P8rSC_d5OUXPru2dekirlyxUgHBvz7Wnoh79idEwhxgy6RDo/w320-h240/Kirstenbosch%20NationalX.JPG" title="Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens Cape Town South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Kirstenbosch National Botanical <span>Gardens</span></b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">We had a wonderful experience visiting the scenic <b>Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens</b> (see photo). It is rated one the best botanical gardens in the world and is one of Cape Town’s top attractions. With 1,300 acres of stunning botanical gardens located at the eastern foot of Table Mountain, the garden covers five of South Africa's six different biomes (savanna, fynbos, karoo, and others). <br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimHB9tJ2v3epRs8u3v0EvpItxzwS1PvU33VhBQDxk-obFeIkJFGUoYKMsM7zEhciX00YjkAZQ5iUSCbXb7kgWRaf5cJ1noNry1aEnzR4tvmaHMYvbkzKrakSqfPCGJ15Kvh1qNgnrIpYg-qTLUWyblD5fgpB4khb6zt1IrrWXH8cXiWrceNLqWqUsl/s4000/Tree%20Canopy%20Walkway%20Kirstenbosch%20National%20Botanical%20GardensX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tree Canopy Walkway Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens Cape Town South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimHB9tJ2v3epRs8u3v0EvpItxzwS1PvU33VhBQDxk-obFeIkJFGUoYKMsM7zEhciX00YjkAZQ5iUSCbXb7kgWRaf5cJ1noNry1aEnzR4tvmaHMYvbkzKrakSqfPCGJ15Kvh1qNgnrIpYg-qTLUWyblD5fgpB4khb6zt1IrrWXH8cXiWrceNLqWqUsl/w400-h300/Tree%20Canopy%20Walkway%20Kirstenbosch%20National%20Botanical%20GardensX.JPG" title="Tree Canopy Walkway Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens Cape Town South Africa" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tree Canopy Walkway - </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Kirstenbosch</span></span></b><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Founded in 1913, Kirstenbosch places strong emphasis on the preservation of southern Africa’s indigenous plants. Don’t miss the <b>Tree Canopy Walkway</b> (also known as ‘the Boomslang’ or tree snake) for bird-watching and wonderful views (see photo). There are benches throughout the garden to sit and enjoy and people bring picnics. Kirstenbosch has a gift shop and a nice restaurant. Purchase a map when entering and while in Cape Town check the events schedule if you want to catch a trail run, craft market, or the Summer Sunset concert series featuring top entertainment. <br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL46Fwi3jpco7bb4sIwSkCFueI6_p-whB_zPtJe6ayo5ZNHunK5DhOg0ZJcd8KrnCI1wIesUXOiS2Adoy5ptGXeB8wgaly7GShwErHMv_WAtjoETxHJ4nNuhhGiCMAHHt1NJRyiEz87-gd3WdzTNR-uBvMMEKwZWgS2N30e-cnTF6md_GJxUL5rEuB/s600/bo-kaapX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL46Fwi3jpco7bb4sIwSkCFueI6_p-whB_zPtJe6ayo5ZNHunK5DhOg0ZJcd8KrnCI1wIesUXOiS2Adoy5ptGXeB8wgaly7GShwErHMv_WAtjoETxHJ4nNuhhGiCMAHHt1NJRyiEz87-gd3WdzTNR-uBvMMEKwZWgS2N30e-cnTF6md_GJxUL5rEuB/s320/bo-kaapX.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Bo-Kapp Colorful Buildings - Cape Town</b></span></b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Bo-Kaap</b>, formerly known as the Malay Quarter, is known for its brightly colored homes and cobble stoned streets (see photo). Painting their homes and businesses with bright colors was a celebration of gaining their freedom from slavery in 1834 (see photo). Drop into one of the stores selling spices - the aroma is wonderful.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj_88RX0vphnpRPjPYqiCgT2P-CSbVnjDsM9nki2Okp_fEJmoRPvVf0TBeaVayRYJpNmy2SaUKp8IxqpW7I89L3Zi2d5iWOSioQ68HQPaUK4FP9s9oqWXYuOCzOJZqDKXGEIGZPYjgN2KFmRwyGiqLxfDFM4s4IxYpoOWvEX8wm8R5FYYse31GNGwj/s1280/CapeTownSightseeingBusMapX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="1280" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj_88RX0vphnpRPjPYqiCgT2P-CSbVnjDsM9nki2Okp_fEJmoRPvVf0TBeaVayRYJpNmy2SaUKp8IxqpW7I89L3Zi2d5iWOSioQ68HQPaUK4FP9s9oqWXYuOCzOJZqDKXGEIGZPYjgN2KFmRwyGiqLxfDFM4s4IxYpoOWvEX8wm8R5FYYse31GNGwj/w400-h268/CapeTownSightseeingBusMapX.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">CitySightseeing Cape Town Hop On Hop Off Bus</span></b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table>We had a fun time riding the <b>CitySightseeing Cape Town Hop On Hop Off Bus </b>(see map). It is a great way to obtain a narrated overview of Cape Town as well as transportation to many ‘must-see’ Cape Town attractions. The double-decker tour buses allow you to sit outside when the weather is nice. The Red and Blue Tours do some of the similar route going to the V&A Waterfront and along the upscale beach communities of Camps Bay, Clifton, and Sea Point overlooking the beautiful coast. You can purchase tickets at the Tour Offices located at the V&A Waterfront outside the aquarium, Long Street, and Camps Bay stops.</span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span> Choose the <b>Red City Tour</b> if you want to visit downtown Cape Town attractions and museums as well as Table Top Mountain (also purchase your cable ticket to avoid the ticket line). </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFT4eIUbeRvgaPKqVGlnHBvI15YSnqHYYEouCL_RUdqMkQR2Os7T3_5CQyqaXMRZ1zs-WFAxMFYCCR3elxc7GltLV6v0dk7Qv-yrnn4lKKO7GldH3bk0kocthiWkuBnJhqCUQ83SBa2CaATHP28iPjjFuBh6Ofsf7xxYKcOTOkpU5aFzoPtP4Dim3X/s3309/LookoutHoutBayHarborX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Lookout Restaurant Mariner's Wharf Hout Bay Harbor" border="0" data-original-height="3309" data-original-width="2974" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFT4eIUbeRvgaPKqVGlnHBvI15YSnqHYYEouCL_RUdqMkQR2Os7T3_5CQyqaXMRZ1zs-WFAxMFYCCR3elxc7GltLV6v0dk7Qv-yrnn4lKKO7GldH3bk0kocthiWkuBnJhqCUQ83SBa2CaATHP28iPjjFuBh6Ofsf7xxYKcOTOkpU5aFzoPtP4Dim3X/w288-h320/LookoutHoutBayHarborX.JPG" title="Lookout Restaurant Mariner's Wharf Hout Bay Harbor" width="288" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Lookout Restaurant - Mariner's Wharf</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Choose the longer <b>Blue Mini Peninsula Tour</b> if you want to visit Cape Town's Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, Camps Bay for wonderful lunch at the beach (see below), <b>World of Birds & Monkey Jungle</b> (fun walking through enclosures with birds from around the world and seeing monkeys up close), and have lunch at <b>Mariner’s Wharf</b> at <b>Hout Bay Harbor </b>(tip: walk to the end to the nice <i>Lookout Restaurant</i> (see photo) overlooking the harbor with good food and service). <br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcxnqRtnfYxfWP0vXUMAPySG3s9fnI1wvzv9mXny9EApG9vhVouHLH93diLY7U4ogvVjpvW5FnO3sqMRUdWIsT4Bi0tOHM_xFv8TezRtb7VK8HdNLcZLYP-SjtpKAwNLHTYFPU3A9Mn16y-pPjWgF1Ct2NNQz49K8jGWxAThuFCygjHGcS7-Ngllaa/s669/ConstantiaWineriesTourX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="446" data-original-width="669" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcxnqRtnfYxfWP0vXUMAPySG3s9fnI1wvzv9mXny9EApG9vhVouHLH93diLY7U4ogvVjpvW5FnO3sqMRUdWIsT4Bi0tOHM_xFv8TezRtb7VK8HdNLcZLYP-SjtpKAwNLHTYFPU3A9Mn16y-pPjWgF1Ct2NNQz49K8jGWxAThuFCygjHGcS7-Ngllaa/s320/ConstantiaWineriesTourX.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Constantia Valley Wine Tour</span><br /></b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">For an opportunity to taste some South African wines visiting some beautiful wine estates, the <b>Purple Wine Tour</b> can be accessed from the Blue Tour visiting the <b>Constantia Valley</b>, the oldest wine making region in South Africa with nice wine tasting and restaurants. CitySightseeing Cape Town also offers a Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, & Paarl Wine Tour and LaGuGu Township Tour. Downtown walking tours are available starting near the Greenmarket Square. <br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDZpmc2LC8WenikUQDG6CLTX64m8fcPS8dGZ379QNEKTSIVGWUNtPibxFqpbujr23Kc1VoLJY-0H3CIXrQzPpPRNrKmz97Q8huxrcevQuppvHpcjCTV__Fe7kfjwIrDUjVkWg0aL7rDl3BZuOX9RdZjTiHrEBhpuvZ6M0LL1aRINJkpT-MQQDZQh_7/s4000/WineTasting%20copyX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Wine Tasting Near Franschoek" border="0" data-original-height="2744" data-original-width="4000" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDZpmc2LC8WenikUQDG6CLTX64m8fcPS8dGZ379QNEKTSIVGWUNtPibxFqpbujr23Kc1VoLJY-0H3CIXrQzPpPRNrKmz97Q8huxrcevQuppvHpcjCTV__Fe7kfjwIrDUjVkWg0aL7rDl3BZuOX9RdZjTiHrEBhpuvZ6M0LL1aRINJkpT-MQQDZQh_7/w320-h220/WineTasting%20copyX.JPG" title="Wine Tasting Near Franschoek" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Wine Tasting Near <span>Franschoek</span></b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">South African wines are very nice and well priced. The <a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa%20Stellenbosch%20Cape%20Winelands%20Wine%20Region%20Franschhoek" target="_blank"><i><b>Cape Vinelands Stellenbosch Wine Region</b> (click here to view)</i></a> is just an hour away from Cape Town and day tours are available visiting popular wineries around the picturesque countryside and wine towns of Stellenbosch, Franschoek, and Paarl.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKu_0qQXxTgmC8cHy1nbaLbZhSRoVDdrQR4KcYufxgVFx63JPGc0uvwmJNg4udGRCtbJUIQ0ZJ52TTeJWYALytIOUb9-P-RkAVqO0RQ2JxGaUVI2GVHjSO1aJvRgvfcGV9KN_4z2nS0eFreg5XCDpM79ydtSAz905wEhyN1ZcdGi_lMq6-Fw-zhfGf/s3225/LongStreetX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Long Street Cape Town South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="2360" data-original-width="3225" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKu_0qQXxTgmC8cHy1nbaLbZhSRoVDdrQR4KcYufxgVFx63JPGc0uvwmJNg4udGRCtbJUIQ0ZJ52TTeJWYALytIOUb9-P-RkAVqO0RQ2JxGaUVI2GVHjSO1aJvRgvfcGV9KN_4z2nS0eFreg5XCDpM79ydtSAz905wEhyN1ZcdGi_lMq6-Fw-zhfGf/w400-h293/LongStreetX.JPG" title="Long Street Cape Town South Africa" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Long Street - Cape Town</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span>Cape Town’s <b>downtown nightlife</b> can be found on <b>Long Street</b>, known as a bohemian hang out. Long Street comes alive at night. Long Street’s restored Victorian buildings house book stores, cafes, various ethnic restaurants, and bars reflecting South African culture. Restaurants include African <i>Zula</i> and Indian <i>Masala Dosa</i>. A significant landmark is <b>Long Street Baths </b>(close to the corner of Long and Orange Streets). This building is home to an indoor pool and Turkish style baths. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig_HMXtWfr4jqIc7EOtLENScLaQ02YlbdZKXIhaGaOQSoAiQRHRPTLAjRwPrPAn06CGU0aBtuOYfgkzXbYE8iBeNncY-73ZKJ4IHJ4QQNVp_bu5MFd0_1VI5_2Effeq-4jHSWcQt19kyh4zWgzWMRkfr4rqhw21Cg_ccLLaPeBarurA6zOOR2KUZ7j/s3839/Greenmarket%20SquareX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Greenmarket Square Cape Town South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="2517" data-original-width="3839" height="131" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig_HMXtWfr4jqIc7EOtLENScLaQ02YlbdZKXIhaGaOQSoAiQRHRPTLAjRwPrPAn06CGU0aBtuOYfgkzXbYE8iBeNncY-73ZKJ4IHJ4QQNVp_bu5MFd0_1VI5_2Effeq-4jHSWcQt19kyh4zWgzWMRkfr4rqhw21Cg_ccLLaPeBarurA6zOOR2KUZ7j/w200-h131/Greenmarket%20SquareX.JPG" title="Greenmarket Square Cape Town South Africa" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Greenmarket Square</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Cape Town flea market at nearby <b>Greenmarket Square </b>(see photo) offers souvenirs from all parts of Africa. Long Street can be a bit seedy when visited - be cautious.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">The <b>white sandy beaches in Cape Town</b> are popular during Summer months (opposite seasons then North America). For beach lovers, here are a few you may want to check out…<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOPAcJY-7rG1l59oyHFW6wspIeNTwLDbDEeVzBns_RJeuz8H-ig5dQkKiqBWHtMJcH0jWIoN5qSVM23MsM2Fh3GxJEZCrVTyjAVbWi2onEhntuvBYWl8mQCPnf_gEFBAx1_HAo-KQyOzzEHogljP3vdvOnDaaSC6XbM4k0XxzqS7EqwlJL8oxRDhOa/s4000/CampsBauBeachX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Camps Bay Beach Cape Town South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOPAcJY-7rG1l59oyHFW6wspIeNTwLDbDEeVzBns_RJeuz8H-ig5dQkKiqBWHtMJcH0jWIoN5qSVM23MsM2Fh3GxJEZCrVTyjAVbWi2onEhntuvBYWl8mQCPnf_gEFBAx1_HAo-KQyOzzEHogljP3vdvOnDaaSC6XbM4k0XxzqS7EqwlJL8oxRDhOa/w320-h240/CampsBauBeachX.JPG" title="Camps Bay Beach Cape Town South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Camps Bay Beach - Cape Town</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Often truly beautiful beaches tend to be remote-island destinations. A big exception is where we stayed - upscale and family-friendly <b>Camps Bay Beach</b> (see photo), located at Cape Town and is rated Blue Flag status (that’s good for health, cleanliness, and safety). </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8rkUZ-Dhk8iQq21gyFtI17wASVUpQROMBzWWlqjdWwRZk0CRvTMz9S27tXDu-JLEbekf5J880eRmSHatJ6G0B5vrXquPbk0cPVRqvytaZbvizwurqgK4vIX0u772pjbPjLw1D_L4LV4kVa9jH4EIbDx_yZ9Okv7GbHlCrb8OwX1VX3RraCnXsMBCR/s4000/CampsBay12AposalsX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Camps Bay Beach Twelve Apostle Mountain Cape Town South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8rkUZ-Dhk8iQq21gyFtI17wASVUpQROMBzWWlqjdWwRZk0CRvTMz9S27tXDu-JLEbekf5J880eRmSHatJ6G0B5vrXquPbk0cPVRqvytaZbvizwurqgK4vIX0u772pjbPjLw1D_L4LV4kVa9jH4EIbDx_yZ9Okv7GbHlCrb8OwX1VX3RraCnXsMBCR/w320-h240/CampsBay12AposalsX.JPG" title="Camps Bay Beach Twelve Apostle Mountain Cape Town South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Camps Bay Beach & Twelve Apostle Mountain</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span>Backed by iconic Table Mountain and the beautiful <b>Twelve Apostle Mountain </b>(see photo), the beach offers a large expanse of soft sand and beautiful blue water. Camps Bay is the usual Cape Town go-to recommendation due to its nice beach, cleanliness, beauty, and easy access to bars and good restaurants.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDNI98MeYGGzsOPecMIndX0yBaZbuc2Hkcw-Pndv4ejDxEgYjUU_SC1eIypkz7ZgKnqZ_LJb__CKGGPps7yyu-5UgGl4Npm82RsbgG9HZ26kERfuGLGr2q5RW_KJJbi7ZhrL7c1AkM9AzlNsN6bJA3yob9cZKXDzBdKBIKfVIsuHTkuF2rpOrbybyU/s3834/SeaCastleCampsBayX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Primi Seacastle B&B Camps Bay Cape Town South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="2671" data-original-width="3834" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDNI98MeYGGzsOPecMIndX0yBaZbuc2Hkcw-Pndv4ejDxEgYjUU_SC1eIypkz7ZgKnqZ_LJb__CKGGPps7yyu-5UgGl4Npm82RsbgG9HZ26kERfuGLGr2q5RW_KJJbi7ZhrL7c1AkM9AzlNsN6bJA3yob9cZKXDzBdKBIKfVIsuHTkuF2rpOrbybyU/w320-h223/SeaCastleCampsBayX.JPG" title="Primi Seacastle B&B Camps Bay Cape Town South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Primi Seacastle </i>B&B - Camps Bay</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Camps Bay is also where people from Cape Town come for the nightlife and Cape Town’s celebrities hang out. We greatly enjoyed Camps Bay staying at <i>Primi Seacastle</i> - nice B&B (see photo) close to the town and beach with comfy rooms and gorgeous views of the beach.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKp1D7Ob-6wcCoz1w0XIS0DD1rjC8p6Z_84gJHHd8XnoLInx8F0jH5viChc6BMRl7N1vgyOLSaFWgcU6AEBdE61oq10th-S51OAuFcr5VcXoQPGKt49aBnHyvs4foYx5N-jmVaUkuIlAK4yBo8smu9eXqZnt75caDMOfPZIn4YztmT0zDnwo4eP_FZ/s4000/CampsBayUpscaleRestX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Upscale Restaurants Camps Bay Cape Town South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="2748" data-original-width="4000" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKp1D7Ob-6wcCoz1w0XIS0DD1rjC8p6Z_84gJHHd8XnoLInx8F0jH5viChc6BMRl7N1vgyOLSaFWgcU6AEBdE61oq10th-S51OAuFcr5VcXoQPGKt49aBnHyvs4foYx5N-jmVaUkuIlAK4yBo8smu9eXqZnt75caDMOfPZIn4YztmT0zDnwo4eP_FZ/w400-h275/CampsBayUpscaleRestX.JPG" title="Upscale Restaurants Camps Bay Cape Town South Africa" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Upscale Restaurants - Camps Bay</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">The<b> restaurants at Camps Bay</b> are great and good for people-watching. Located along one end of the short town main street of Camps Bay is a group of very nice upscale restaurants run by the same owner (see photo). We found every one we tried of the following to be very nice for lunch and dinner being less than half the price it would be in our home of San Diego (so why not spruce while in Cape Town’s Camps Bay)… <i>Paranga, Zenzero, Bilboa, Surf Shack, and La Bella Bristol and Bakery </i>(which is also open for breakfast). Try the crispy sea bass - amazing! <br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNlvezBcey_m6jbXViYJjMTrcu-wG3_fHrEg7ZHGdKpM_amgid3lFKJ0dHNvLDg3pX5Pu0Y7ICRCH0AgCB5ITsilEpNPQpAhghtTe_Y-ZeWLEB0ObIMzlessbPemw13ndQVTc0zg5rtxuuQ8boVq5R8pnaMTGN_jbdpkSY2onBg1aU8BcwXcZ5ebdX/s3998/CodfatherX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Seafood Platter Codfather Seafood Camps Bay Cape Town South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="2845" data-original-width="3998" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNlvezBcey_m6jbXViYJjMTrcu-wG3_fHrEg7ZHGdKpM_amgid3lFKJ0dHNvLDg3pX5Pu0Y7ICRCH0AgCB5ITsilEpNPQpAhghtTe_Y-ZeWLEB0ObIMzlessbPemw13ndQVTc0zg5rtxuuQ8boVq5R8pnaMTGN_jbdpkSY2onBg1aU8BcwXcZ5ebdX/w320-h228/CodfatherX.JPG" title="Seafood Platter Codfather Seafood Camps Bay Cape Town South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Seafood Platter at <i>Codfather Seafood</i></b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">At the other end of the Camps Bay, there are more casual restaurants and bars offering drinks looking out the beautiful beach and lively nightlife. <i>Codfather Seafood and Sushi</i> is a very special seafood restaurant you should make a reservation when in Camps Bay or Cape Town. You design your own delicious seafood platter (see photo) from an array of fish and shellfish or pick from the sushi belt. <br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKL1v2JrwQMipq4cTZoskfHm7vT6PWCplXBhk8qausau1n7In9UdUHA__tTZxqL3rv0T3kvWsZfH4ej88Ow1I-gQVNEkDpHUe3Oa8NipTeJFWF56oTQcyrpIwVlTzK9n14XoQs5YqNjd-0cnCuLSUf8xAAeI50Fa7RPXtt1rPHcf9D1SV_SyY92Qsp/s3956/Clifton4thBechX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Clifton Beach Cape Town South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="2527" data-original-width="3956" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKL1v2JrwQMipq4cTZoskfHm7vT6PWCplXBhk8qausau1n7In9UdUHA__tTZxqL3rv0T3kvWsZfH4ej88Ow1I-gQVNEkDpHUe3Oa8NipTeJFWF56oTQcyrpIwVlTzK9n14XoQs5YqNjd-0cnCuLSUf8xAAeI50Fa7RPXtt1rPHcf9D1SV_SyY92Qsp/w320-h204/Clifton4thBechX.JPG" title="Clifton Beach Cape Town South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Clifton Beach - Cape Town</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span>Next to Cape Town’s Camps Bay, <b>Clifton Beaches 1-4</b> is a series of four beautiful white-sand beaches where there’s a little something for everyone (see photos). The beaches are protected from strong winds that sometimes occur. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAvuh4S9QrMYPNlSYS2-liiydPTrmzQzH-CuWlXQ0NpStBpB0xfnP8LpirO_s3y7hHXKBvMgnV67TWyNPmJmxnyucGWngy8BWk649JPRd2KKjf9lmKFu58ksAwGqhpenaY6wqFkq6NLuAomILmn00Ro5wRou9tfsBhwToEyHIuV03SDJMKN09iwNYs/s3972/CliftonBeqchX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Clifton Beach Cape Town South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="2425" data-original-width="3972" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAvuh4S9QrMYPNlSYS2-liiydPTrmzQzH-CuWlXQ0NpStBpB0xfnP8LpirO_s3y7hHXKBvMgnV67TWyNPmJmxnyucGWngy8BWk649JPRd2KKjf9lmKFu58ksAwGqhpenaY6wqFkq6NLuAomILmn00Ro5wRou9tfsBhwToEyHIuV03SDJMKN09iwNYs/w320-h195/CliftonBeqchX.JPG" title="Clifton Beach Cape Town South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Clifton Beach - Cape Town</b></span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Clifton 1st Beach has a more upscale vibe, Clifton 2nd is popular with the LGBTQ crowd, Clifton 3rd has a younger party vibe popular with college students, and closest to Camps Bay Clifton 4th, a designated Blue Flag beach, is where you’ll find the most families. At Clifton, we liked the <i>Bungalow Restaurant </i>next to the Glen Country Club. <br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i></i></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuHXa0ox36kU0lFiEPergAhU1_HbjsKEpU7Mt9EgMC3abZS6Oi6XvCpBerFcYfc_9hmecjiKnMgS-uia8XSv6Ne6UmVsdfcypqruApcbS5g1nABIsw2NQxlb9LTMsn9quBaePgEeb2ShsM_4EX9AKnue2ZMadh3DftkRE91qQDKX7YKsw72KTswQzB/s4000/CampsBayTableMountainX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Camps Bay from Table Mountain Cape Town" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuHXa0ox36kU0lFiEPergAhU1_HbjsKEpU7Mt9EgMC3abZS6Oi6XvCpBerFcYfc_9hmecjiKnMgS-uia8XSv6Ne6UmVsdfcypqruApcbS5g1nABIsw2NQxlb9LTMsn9quBaePgEeb2ShsM_4EX9AKnue2ZMadh3DftkRE91qQDKX7YKsw72KTswQzB/w320-h240/CampsBayTableMountainX.JPG" title="Camps Bay from Table Mountain Cape Town" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Camps Bay from Table Mountain</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Travel Tip…</i> While in Cape Town, it’s better to stay in Camps Bay then Clifton due to the better availability of accommodations and many good restaurants as well as easier access to the beach. It is an inexpensive Uber ride to get to the Clifton beaches.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Muizenberg Beach </b>is another popular city Blue Flag beach which functions as the main Cape Town surfing beach due to its warmer waters and big waves on <b>False Bay</b>. Muizenberg Beach has also gained popularity due to its family-friendly vibe, soft sands, and laid-back atmosphere. <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiekqOvzWmVrSUiA6ZnKMOaJF_OsIK_6x9bSP5ukVvwLaU57iEzWyGuBiXW41P9DBrUK8Jm6_4Wnid0RTkUegU-RuOH5RrXKmLhl4mydGV2gpCAymuO0vikaOUavpMSitPVlglww20_j5tXwHhZj3VPiyuX1DreA8H-wEbxXkM7fWrnfmtWvlXnlK8/s4000/CapeofGoodHpeSignX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Wayne Pat Dunlap Cape of Good Hope Cape Town Bay South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiekqOvzWmVrSUiA6ZnKMOaJF_OsIK_6x9bSP5ukVvwLaU57iEzWyGuBiXW41P9DBrUK8Jm6_4Wnid0RTkUegU-RuOH5RrXKmLhl4mydGV2gpCAymuO0vikaOUavpMSitPVlglww20_j5tXwHhZj3VPiyuX1DreA8H-wEbxXkM7fWrnfmtWvlXnlK8/w320-h240/CapeofGoodHpeSignX.JPG" title="Wayne Pat Dunlap Cape of Good Hope Cape Town South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Wayne & Pat at Cape of Good Hope</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">We enjoyed the breathtaking views at the <b>Cape of Good Hope</b> in the <b>Table Mountain National Park </b>after a beautiful scenic drive from Cape Town along <b>Chapman’s Peak</b>’s gorgeous rocky cliffs to this rocky headland on the Atlantic coast of South Africa. Several scenic hikes can be taken from here. Be careful of the baboons here - they can be dangerous. <br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i></i></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdfVw_5LPuljpZlwv4b8DoK0cjOBhD-gwgcJ9YY6jS1lmUE12aR6SivbtZRO6kL4ZVmZXLSEWioj9CVtBE6nrLwI7idnVYzZxXWwXqKBm5DGpvG4boQY0_SH57r69lTS9rX2oIcKkOlTk2i0RgBX8OHiUmAinYvE_egKeINjS7_xvU9S2vUhqKu6vh/s4000/CapeofGoodHopeOceanX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cape of Good Hope South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="2849" data-original-width="4000" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdfVw_5LPuljpZlwv4b8DoK0cjOBhD-gwgcJ9YY6jS1lmUE12aR6SivbtZRO6kL4ZVmZXLSEWioj9CVtBE6nrLwI7idnVYzZxXWwXqKBm5DGpvG4boQY0_SH57r69lTS9rX2oIcKkOlTk2i0RgBX8OHiUmAinYvE_egKeINjS7_xvU9S2vUhqKu6vh/w400-h285/CapeofGoodHopeOceanX.JPG" title="Cape of Good Hope South Africa" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Cape of Good Hope</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Interesting fact…</i> A common misconception is that the Cape of Good Hope is the southern tip of Africa. Actually the southernmost point of Africa is Cape Agulhas about 90 miles southeast and is the dividing point between the cold water Atlantic and warm Indian oceans. The Cape of Good Hope marks the point where a ship begins to travel more eastward than southward. The first modern rounding of the cape in 1487 by Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias was a major milestone by the Portuguese to establish direct trade with the Far East.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIbh1wGqdnl0i_DxYOeNCmlv-_9Gh1eFpvZlsFLXoKrg8OgwrVqMXg66bmgZ-NHPaJ8SSs3wf2sP827LH5RtYaiJMMME4GqkZESydSqMrICyf8mAIdL3UaYNR7eWKXuEJuBDONwcptPLawt7DwjQZ7dBCBuib8On6DbZXUqb89aG12GeRzsf7iwrJu/s4000/BoulderBeachPenquinsX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Penguins Boulders Beach Cape Town South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIbh1wGqdnl0i_DxYOeNCmlv-_9Gh1eFpvZlsFLXoKrg8OgwrVqMXg66bmgZ-NHPaJ8SSs3wf2sP827LH5RtYaiJMMME4GqkZESydSqMrICyf8mAIdL3UaYNR7eWKXuEJuBDONwcptPLawt7DwjQZ7dBCBuib8On6DbZXUqb89aG12GeRzsf7iwrJu/w320-h240/BoulderBeachPenquinsX.JPG" title="Penguins Boulders Beach Cape Town South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Penguins - Boulders Beach</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span><b>Who doesn't love penguins?</b> It is fun to visit<b> Boulders Beach </b>(see photo)<b> </b>along False Bay, a sandy stretch of shoreline on the Cape Peninsula with rocky outcrops, near the quaint Dutch <b>Simon’s Town</b> (see photo). The main draw is the colony of about 2,200 wild African penguins that settled here in 1982 from just 2 breeding pairs and are the only penguin species that breed in Africa. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxl06wUa1BH1LMnMC3FaubgwLSRTMF3OlgbyX0-49f1tU7PDT2R0VK5ngZ8D4o0pAYIpX-iTlH6JFeySD5EM3tLGHX4MaLWzGlK4UrLw74hsySMGr27mK004sm6B2669NbeKavI2XOwpc6Mehvd7B5bbwFICVzwyEAlt0u_8j4NV_5N2q6WVOByfNA/s1000/SimonstownX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Simon's Town" border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxl06wUa1BH1LMnMC3FaubgwLSRTMF3OlgbyX0-49f1tU7PDT2R0VK5ngZ8D4o0pAYIpX-iTlH6JFeySD5EM3tLGHX4MaLWzGlK4UrLw74hsySMGr27mK004sm6B2669NbeKavI2XOwpc6Mehvd7B5bbwFICVzwyEAlt0u_8j4NV_5N2q6WVOByfNA/w200-h133/SimonstownX.jpg" title="Simon's Town" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Simon's Town</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">While visiting Cape Town, this is a rare place to see these endangered penguins closeup in a natural environment. They are under the protection of the Cape Nature Conservation.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <br /></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcVII-SzSBME2ZMVrr6U0UdNsdqWD_sBihELrD2sM5_wuHGJXWbY4fcCchEA82U02jNfxJ8RRR3qm9sUWMHHmYiEf1vFHJD_2IJkkFHWqQmSBkMON3ooKc2o2QypUpWVK0dWX9wUTLuGnNHr8eGXr3JxdbEQjX2yfDDQXvHUvxZhFXmDXpqMRtARnL/s3926/CampsBaySandX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2944" data-original-width="3926" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcVII-SzSBME2ZMVrr6U0UdNsdqWD_sBihELrD2sM5_wuHGJXWbY4fcCchEA82U02jNfxJ8RRR3qm9sUWMHHmYiEf1vFHJD_2IJkkFHWqQmSBkMON3ooKc2o2QypUpWVK0dWX9wUTLuGnNHr8eGXr3JxdbEQjX2yfDDQXvHUvxZhFXmDXpqMRtARnL/s320/CampsBaySandX.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>We Loved Visiting Cape Town, South Africa</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Driving is on the left side of the road and there is 10% tipping in restaurants. We felt safe visiting the plance we want to in Cape Town. <b>Cape Town International Airport </b>is about 12 miles from Cape Town’s city center and there are taxis and public buses available - allow about a half hour. Because locals drive or use public transportation, taxis may be hard to find in some areas in certain parts of Cape Town. Uber works well in Cape Town and is very affordable.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i></i></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDZSlkzJETxHV6z3MMTM1Me6JhD1KrKaV5_oX4LCk3jFzRPsLZd5xh8U-kdq6-njg4f4hEnD5KTHelzDS_kKL2RSi6JCpwSahhGb3bAXXw5H9EPYGGJ7l5MILQYvW9apQg0-y7_tAYfp_9lO8vUYlpUB7N3h3n6FSD1agTJDxfjoVs0tLxDFFZTEEk/s4000/CampsBayEntertainmentZ.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Entertainment Camps Bay Cape Town South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDZSlkzJETxHV6z3MMTM1Me6JhD1KrKaV5_oX4LCk3jFzRPsLZd5xh8U-kdq6-njg4f4hEnD5KTHelzDS_kKL2RSi6JCpwSahhGb3bAXXw5H9EPYGGJ7l5MILQYvW9apQg0-y7_tAYfp_9lO8vUYlpUB7N3h3n6FSD1agTJDxfjoVs0tLxDFFZTEEk/w320-h240/CampsBayEntertainmentZ.JPG" title="Entertainment Camps Bay Cape Town South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Entertainment - Camps Bay</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>A word about <b>‘Load Sharing’ </b>in South Africa…</i> periodically electricity is lost randomly day and night in Cape Town. Hotels, restaurants, attractions, etc. are prepared for this because it happens daily. Commonly there is a light powered by a battery that you can turn on (we could read with it) and some places.have backup generators. It would be good to bring a small flashlight to use at night. <br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbgzCAQIjdlz5cbM9HwmQFppf8pikReGlbaHDgmMxQqtv58ezjJz6K2DxwU0nj5iW6F1FfWR6SovtK_PzeYSVBR3P-tSp3sXKCfq3XUjbrpxvveF1gdrxo33LdWqWHBSi7h0zehq6ea0OQe4wG64IEKZL7pJDf0PSApvMr5uTcDVGMxOiAcqkXr-gV/s1920/TownshipCape-TownX.webp" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbgzCAQIjdlz5cbM9HwmQFppf8pikReGlbaHDgmMxQqtv58ezjJz6K2DxwU0nj5iW6F1FfWR6SovtK_PzeYSVBR3P-tSp3sXKCfq3XUjbrpxvveF1gdrxo33LdWqWHBSi7h0zehq6ea0OQe4wG64IEKZL7pJDf0PSApvMr5uTcDVGMxOiAcqkXr-gV/w400-h225/TownshipCape-TownX.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Cape Town Township</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Seeing the poor shanty towns (Townships - see photo) on the drive from Cape Town’s airport to downtown reveals a lesson of South Africa’s modern history. During the 1960-70’s Apartheid, the South African government created hierarchy classes of White, Indian, Colored, and then Black. They did mass relocations to separate these groups that were living together and built nice homes for Whites. The Blacks were relocated to shanty towns Townships of metal containers while the privileged white live in modern homes. Those considered colored fared just a bit better than Blacks. Black people still come to Cape Town for the promise of a better life and live in these shady towns of limited electricity and water and infested with crime and unemployment. If you want to learn more, you can take a <b>Township Tour</b> or visit the <b>District 6 Museum</b>.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">While visiting Cape Town, do enjoy the many things to do in this area including others not included in this post. <b>HAVE FUN!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Click on these links to view other places we visited in Southern Africa...</i> <br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa%20Beautiful%20Garden%20Route" target="_blank"><span><b>Garden Route, South Africa</b></span></a></i></span></span></p><h3 class="post-title entry-title">
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Mazatlán is famous for its many great traditional shrimp dishes - <i>do try some</i>.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span> </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTJupKw3GW1cyvv3KsExNRfWCZb2rmMR0DBOrMJ8swp2cMLEpXiIPKyuxLnYvuSuFi3a73FX_my2yZsDwQS2yncRHd5yQHh1ClkbYp-8ytZjLxDiFidZHmDSAQF9sUmWmvepFxaa8gVr3OW7Eeqyop36qpDFxtBCiUYWVVbFL5Qa9Bih_0cyclixZIc9w/s2188/Playa%20MazatlanHotle.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="2188" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTJupKw3GW1cyvv3KsExNRfWCZb2rmMR0DBOrMJ8swp2cMLEpXiIPKyuxLnYvuSuFi3a73FX_my2yZsDwQS2yncRHd5yQHh1ClkbYp-8ytZjLxDiFidZHmDSAQF9sUmWmvepFxaa8gVr3OW7Eeqyop36qpDFxtBCiUYWVVbFL5Qa9Bih_0cyclixZIc9w/w400-h234/Playa%20MazatlanHotle.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;">Hotel Plaza Mazatlan</span></b></i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span>We visited Mazatlan for a day on a <i>Holland America</i> cruise. Twice we have enjoyed a wonderful Mexican beach day at an upscale all-inclusive resort. We choose the <b><i>Hotel Playa Mazatlan</i></b> in </span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span>Mazatlán's</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <b>Golden Zone</b> and glad we did. An all inclusive day pass can be purchased at the resort for about $40/person and includes a very nice ocean view breakfast and lunch buffet, unlimited drinks starting at 11AM, ice cream, beach towels, use of shade palapas on the beautiful beach, and it 5 swimming pools. There is no loud music so you can enjoy the sound of waves. The service is excellent!<br /></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZTJ7DnMzpb5fIp4vuEaueFcO1D_Qf9U2nm0OyGF-tOIgVjq1z6ueET80SsE_1Npq2sdlvxxDI5Ei2YdP44UHpRTmXx04LQ8LV2PSagxt2F3x9XHikqoQBTh4DFLp7v-XgO4UtM7I9x2RroKKXOykP28lvkc9k6UHIIZjQKwSJOWKMCSZ8B3634hdLzLs/s1140/MazaylanHoteles-Mazatlan-Carnaval.webp" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="712" data-original-width="1140" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZTJ7DnMzpb5fIp4vuEaueFcO1D_Qf9U2nm0OyGF-tOIgVjq1z6ueET80SsE_1Npq2sdlvxxDI5Ei2YdP44UHpRTmXx04LQ8LV2PSagxt2F3x9XHikqoQBTh4DFLp7v-XgO4UtM7I9x2RroKKXOykP28lvkc9k6UHIIZjQKwSJOWKMCSZ8B3634hdLzLs/s320/MazaylanHoteles-Mazatlan-Carnaval.webp" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mazatlan Beach Hotels</span></b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span>It’s a $15 taxi ride each way from the cruise port to <i>Hotel Playa Mazatlan</i>. On the way to the resort, ask the driver to take you along the Malecon to experience it. It is fun to experience a pulmonia (Mazatlan's open-air taxi). Make sure you leave plenty of time to return because traffic can get congested. There are lots of shops at the terminal to explore.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Other interesting things to do in Mazatlán include: <br /></i></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-3EeO3EHE-VeJfet7qDlaC1Ki9E9pXK3cSr1YLRsPhyphenhyphenGc_6vYo1MQH9wf5iW8Pu2nIuGupK4EtQ4FR2IY_rV47Jnro9nLaXuIPR9d3S1kR46vhByI_17IuntRaMay8pBdG3ZlAljwj4sMsjuZswivIPZ0Pt6UMB0Igr-We5mkSz9HQhtTXqLzztfWXrc/s2560/MazatlanOldCnetro.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="2560" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-3EeO3EHE-VeJfet7qDlaC1Ki9E9pXK3cSr1YLRsPhyphenhyphenGc_6vYo1MQH9wf5iW8Pu2nIuGupK4EtQ4FR2IY_rV47Jnro9nLaXuIPR9d3S1kR46vhByI_17IuntRaMay8pBdG3ZlAljwj4sMsjuZswivIPZ0Pt6UMB0Igr-We5mkSz9HQhtTXqLzztfWXrc/s320/MazatlanOldCnetro.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Old Mazatlán (Centro Mazatlán)</b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Old Mazatlán (Centro Mazatlán)</b> for architecture and cultural history with plenty of restaurants, shops, art galleries, and interesting sights such as the <b>Basilica of the Immaculate Conception</b> and <b>Teatro </b><b>Angela Peralta Opera House</b>. <br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmnnbfihHSQJX0ThX17i5SpiV_YLyk9F7vy_ITAmNf8ZTyiW-Nf3i200_ZT7drVHme704C-lzwSx4OGUJcD3BnOBeBmVC1kwQOONWOHKseTrVX40Nwd569vF-qdMf4T3Ka78yROvUrCiogsduQCBw1FjIXt6G106PR2vWvliUomh94Tcs4hAbvf9c6Wn0/s1200/MazatlanMaloon.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmnnbfihHSQJX0ThX17i5SpiV_YLyk9F7vy_ITAmNf8ZTyiW-Nf3i200_ZT7drVHme704C-lzwSx4OGUJcD3BnOBeBmVC1kwQOONWOHKseTrVX40Nwd569vF-qdMf4T3Ka78yROvUrCiogsduQCBw1FjIXt6G106PR2vWvliUomh94Tcs4hAbvf9c6Wn0/s320/MazatlanMaloon.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mazatlan Malecon</span></b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span><b>Malecon </b>beachfront walkway stretching 13 miles with statues, street performers, food vendors, ocean view restaurants and bars, and resorts connecting the Old Mazatlán historic center in the south to the Golden Zone in the north. The bulk of the hotel resorts can be found in the Golden Zone (Zone Dorada).<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ4TATwZSRWsD0kSWJDigvToqqEQZ8X6y9o3FEpy1MleTZhMgALabr-N8Xcv5tbbfP8QWTxmFENOBhuOfFq9p-pY0bAQTjUv2G3hT26Eo4UIAm08Oz4Jmm1eejqdBrxRy87zjxjyzT_PzXjkGqhhUJ3gbmI9GZBC4WWRnWI0z9gEukizz9c-vnrKakbUY/s1024/mazatlan-cliff-diver.webp" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="719" data-original-width="1024" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ4TATwZSRWsD0kSWJDigvToqqEQZ8X6y9o3FEpy1MleTZhMgALabr-N8Xcv5tbbfP8QWTxmFENOBhuOfFq9p-pY0bAQTjUv2G3hT26Eo4UIAm08Oz4Jmm1eejqdBrxRy87zjxjyzT_PzXjkGqhhUJ3gbmI9GZBC4WWRnWI0z9gEukizz9c-vnrKakbUY/s320/mazatlan-cliff-diver.webp" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mazatlan Cliff Divers</span></b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Other interesting sights include watching <b>cliff divers</b>, <b>Plaza Machado</b>, <b>Pacifico beer brewery</b>, and <b>Mazatlán Aquarium (Acuario Mazatlán)</b> - one of the best of its kind in Mexico. <i>Things to do</i> include ATV adventure, snorkel tour, city tour, catamaran boat ride, zip lining, and fishing.</span></span><p></p><p><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><i></i></span></span></p><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Many fun adventures are offered here. We chose a game viewing drive of Addo Elephant National Park.<br /><br /></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiT0cz9hGC4Ir8SJFeh32A2GP38HHPo0qEJQ1wzTiPJaVJWwcaIHe6is9jim1Al7oDuNE0my32ePTpwRXQK67lzwaPaTBhwOAepgOP5I6gbrWjJ5-sCuQUf5P_kQy9-rHzpwYIUHFM2kM9C1QtexCg_itIjBEdwWSQhyzfaDz7XukRrTWH1htL0RID/s3819/PortElizabethBabyZebra.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Zebras Baby Just Born Port Elizabeth Addo Elephant National Park South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="1955" data-original-width="3819" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiT0cz9hGC4Ir8SJFeh32A2GP38HHPo0qEJQ1wzTiPJaVJWwcaIHe6is9jim1Al7oDuNE0my32ePTpwRXQK67lzwaPaTBhwOAepgOP5I6gbrWjJ5-sCuQUf5P_kQy9-rHzpwYIUHFM2kM9C1QtexCg_itIjBEdwWSQhyzfaDz7XukRrTWH1htL0RID/w400-h205/PortElizabethBabyZebra.JPG" title="Zebras Baby Just Born Port Elizabeth Addo Elephant National Park South Africa" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Zebras - Baby Just Born</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Located 45 miles north of Port Elizabeth <b>Addo Elephant National Park</b> is the third largest and one of the most diverse national parks in South Africa with 700 free roaming African Elephants (see photo above) - you are pretty much guaranteed to see these large elephants along with kudus. Although harder to see, also located here are the Cape buffalo (see photo below), black rhinos, lions, leopards, zebras (see photo), spotted hyenas, numerous antelope, and more than 185 species of birds.<br /><br /><i><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj65ZcJOhubo2H_jWDabTGkhq8kCeuJlOCA8nGqmkFQCqMBHVewRkfdZt6dn9Y2VCJlNn-XLFmGq8Q03gP_4gmEauonYVq0-GoYv8Inniz7beGMuUvtRNk6F1U4PTvMbe5PGyv3riAw9uhTElBS-dPUCai1dBX6rVu1rRKFWyVQkMxOgZTrV17c38w5/s1600/PortElizabethMapaddo-elephantX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1125" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj65ZcJOhubo2H_jWDabTGkhq8kCeuJlOCA8nGqmkFQCqMBHVewRkfdZt6dn9Y2VCJlNn-XLFmGq8Q03gP_4gmEauonYVq0-GoYv8Inniz7beGMuUvtRNk6F1U4PTvMbe5PGyv3riAw9uhTElBS-dPUCai1dBX6rVu1rRKFWyVQkMxOgZTrV17c38w5/s320/PortElizabethMapaddo-elephantX.jpg" width="225" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Map - Addo</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Interesting fact...</i> 90 years ago when Addo Elephant National Park was established, there were only 11 elephants. Years ago, elephants were considered a pest to farmers and they killed them - the ones with the valuable tusks first leaving the mutant elephants without tusks to reproduce. Today, many of the elephants do not have tusks.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span></p><p><br /></p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7HPAW_785K7Tb9rZul-bNpI1q0XnAV3Y1-p_pNfG80sLXTU3nER_C1y4TgFcXzPmcP6qtWk_SPaKXoAdn6lwRsHcXD5-ztszBQc9wU9BRtOUHISpRerciOzENyQjK4zMvB5gIl-6m6wWDs0jsBMi0MkFQxWPqzP-cqOvYah2M7qGI_mguCt2lWJXS/s2867/PortElizabethCapeBuffiloX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cape Buffalo Addo Elephant National Park Port Elizabeth South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="1795" data-original-width="2867" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7HPAW_785K7Tb9rZul-bNpI1q0XnAV3Y1-p_pNfG80sLXTU3nER_C1y4TgFcXzPmcP6qtWk_SPaKXoAdn6lwRsHcXD5-ztszBQc9wU9BRtOUHISpRerciOzENyQjK4zMvB5gIl-6m6wWDs0jsBMi0MkFQxWPqzP-cqOvYah2M7qGI_mguCt2lWJXS/w320-h200/PortElizabethCapeBuffiloX.JPG" title="Cape Buffalo Addo Elephant National Park Port Elizabeth South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Cape Buffalo - Addo Elephant National Park</b><br /></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Port Elizabeth’s Addo Elephant National Park has 5 different vegetation biomes - Albany Thicket, Forest, Fynbos, Nama Karoo, and the Indian Ocean Coastal Belt. Whales watching is popular in season in the Bay as well as thousands of dolphins. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs-PXjxtW_C1HtSdm-O8NPytcVn8Ob_OiWkq1PtOXGVMrQRkjfZnGjG5cFEj2oRBkHw7_JI0DG6i13D2kBPtM_z5V76oaFqsiRxqGMyxQOxCNR_xp-HaVeB480z5ApWC7FNAeE-RM82umxmgZL20jWAGhOf-ATRIC-kqwrAwL-qTZIQfVhPMaOo2_i/s3383/PortElizabethAddoSign.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Wayne Pat Dunlap Addo Elephant National Park Port Eliizabeth South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="2626" data-original-width="3383" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs-PXjxtW_C1HtSdm-O8NPytcVn8Ob_OiWkq1PtOXGVMrQRkjfZnGjG5cFEj2oRBkHw7_JI0DG6i13D2kBPtM_z5V76oaFqsiRxqGMyxQOxCNR_xp-HaVeB480z5ApWC7FNAeE-RM82umxmgZL20jWAGhOf-ATRIC-kqwrAwL-qTZIQfVhPMaOo2_i/w320-h248/PortElizabethAddoSign.JPG" title="Wayne Pat Dunlap Addo Elephant National Park Port Eliizabeth South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Wayne & Pat Dunlap</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Although, animals are much more abundant in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, Botswana’s Okavango Delta, and the game viewing and great migration in Kenya’s Masai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti, Addo Elephant National Park makes for a fun game viewing excursion from Port Elizabeth when you are in South Africa. We went with <i>Alan Tours</i> for an excellent drive, including lunch, with a well-informed guide. <i>Alan Tours</i> offers tours throughout South Africa as well as in Namibia, Mozambique, Uganda, and Lesotho.<br /><br /><i><b><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiISuTXu9imZPnwFMAP0wP0uVwF9WjPbmYRm26SY6YWbAmS5ud-4qj3C_F3luqCd7oHpR1-KJhnBhoJQLz1MFyP4G5DYo107V1bfH57_M0Ae42vBApBpe4rlL9cgkz08lzNCWevAFHTq6ki6ogQSuGWrwYOUKmThSqA2exYjnRYraI6qngKX3vta8lg/s500/Big-5-collage4.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="500" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiISuTXu9imZPnwFMAP0wP0uVwF9WjPbmYRm26SY6YWbAmS5ud-4qj3C_F3luqCd7oHpR1-KJhnBhoJQLz1MFyP4G5DYo107V1bfH57_M0Ae42vBApBpe4rlL9cgkz08lzNCWevAFHTq6ki6ogQSuGWrwYOUKmThSqA2exYjnRYraI6qngKX3vta8lg/s320/Big-5-collage4.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Safari 'Big Five' Game Viewing</b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Interesting African Safari fact...</b></i> The term “Big Five” originally referred to the difficulty in hunting the lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and African buffalo. These five large African mammal species were known to be dangerous and it was considered a feat by trophy hunters to bring them home. It is rare to see all these at </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Addo Elephant National Park.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpUMtJbQMB6dqK9UHfC1yDs22wpoPkO1Q3hEZnoTgJBRVO3jlSKPtBOW4UHR6ZxaIn9mcs3iNt4oPHVn1a0MEYvjr0wEMlCRi6O6mPoRVbyid8G9A0teHr3Fw5DHzHYZs8lR7mQGk6N_-L6NhIPlnD0oDsSfRXHHterlMZuXbvdf0MJS4YBuJiOgYi/s1920/PortElizabethKingsBeach.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1920" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpUMtJbQMB6dqK9UHfC1yDs22wpoPkO1Q3hEZnoTgJBRVO3jlSKPtBOW4UHR6ZxaIn9mcs3iNt4oPHVn1a0MEYvjr0wEMlCRi6O6mPoRVbyid8G9A0teHr3Fw5DHzHYZs8lR7mQGk6N_-L6NhIPlnD0oDsSfRXHHterlMZuXbvdf0MJS4YBuJiOgYi/w400-h169/PortElizabethKingsBeach.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>King's Beach - Port Elizabeth</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Port Elizabeth has a number of <b>wonderful beaches</b> including the <b>Blue Flag King's Beach</b> (with kiosks, restaurants, skate park, and other entertainment facilities close by), <b>Wells Estate Beach</b> (with its paddling pool and water slides), and <b>Humewood Beach</b>. Also, there is the family-friendly <b>Hobie Beach</b> with sheltered rock pools. <b>Pollock Beach </b>is a top surfing spot and unspoiled Sardinia Bay in a marine reserve is great for snorkeling and scuba diving. </span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0qE7HPLRZJtyTuK7Z-qBN5How1hpRKpuv1nzbzgDBW7UuPkwMVpNImuLA7k5fDILmu-UCAXNhgn0h2EVA-Aug0PAFG6XyVO-VCfjv1Uod4RvxNW-fhZQt6xHZPGJQ_2ZOz0prghpW_ianwfOUmKu-R_andI-MN-bvjkNeOwLkaq54okbqvnLe-ZYq/s575/PortElizabethalgoa%20baymapX.gif" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="302" data-original-width="575" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0qE7HPLRZJtyTuK7Z-qBN5How1hpRKpuv1nzbzgDBW7UuPkwMVpNImuLA7k5fDILmu-UCAXNhgn0h2EVA-Aug0PAFG6XyVO-VCfjv1Uod4RvxNW-fhZQt6xHZPGJQ_2ZOz0prghpW_ianwfOUmKu-R_andI-MN-bvjkNeOwLkaq54okbqvnLe-ZYq/w400-h210/PortElizabethalgoa%20baymapX.gif" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b>Map - Algoa Bay Port Elizabeth</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">In the clear waters of Port Elizabeth's beautiful <b>Algoa Bay</b> (see map), water sports are one of the top things to do including surfing, sailing, swimming, fishing, windsurfing, kiteboarding, and scuba diving. A Blue Flag beach is rated for cleanliness, safety, lifeguards, and facilities like showers and clean public toilets.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDSL8mrkxfUisGojK3BpEgj1A22dtfrrpm2rQpfVH633wQ1HvK9Tp5V1vQoAXDyngbXTALrSEwdgfm9hKX2Is3NOLFmRewdQ9WY2W_C7cI4ehvgbggWgRv5ZkwhXKlDhJQmTvD7coo7_tsGOklGMsubwUxHO3e9Z6-kAojI-f16lRzLMQzQ16ZNRns/s1862/PortElizabethTheBoardWalk.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="1862" height="143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDSL8mrkxfUisGojK3BpEgj1A22dtfrrpm2rQpfVH633wQ1HvK9Tp5V1vQoAXDyngbXTALrSEwdgfm9hKX2Is3NOLFmRewdQ9WY2W_C7cI4ehvgbggWgRv5ZkwhXKlDhJQmTvD7coo7_tsGOklGMsubwUxHO3e9Z6-kAojI-f16lRzLMQzQ16ZNRns/w400-h143/PortElizabethTheBoardWalk.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b>The Boardwalk - Port Elizabeth</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Located in Summerstrand (12-minute walk from the beach), Port Elizabeth’s <b>The Boardwalk</b> is a leisure resort and convention center on an artificial lake (see photo). There are plenty of things to do here such as boutiques and specialty stores, restaurants and cafes, and entertainment venues including a five-screen cinema, amphitheater hosting live shows, amusement arcade, bowling alley, and adventure golf. The fitness center features two pools and you can relax at the full-service spa. At night, The Boardwalk comes alive with a musical fountain show.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i></i></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0-6SHskMrlou9PE6PvyvDK8whikmF1Xm3pr7shiV2hILdyAAcpqb-K74j43yJt_5THNmOxvV44kJjVS87hyM6Lh4sYX0ZXKm4UzIUs5Y2a7dMIc66xY42KQF_Im0PXF7aoDSawW0o6V0iDCw0TMygxgoC-iD1PDTLV_CcgjhDc0MVIXjsZWYKTuaO/s600/Port-Elizabeth-locator-map-South-Africa.webp" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="600" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0-6SHskMrlou9PE6PvyvDK8whikmF1Xm3pr7shiV2hILdyAAcpqb-K74j43yJt_5THNmOxvV44kJjVS87hyM6Lh4sYX0ZXKm4UzIUs5Y2a7dMIc66xY42KQF_Im0PXF7aoDSawW0o6V0iDCw0TMygxgoC-iD1PDTLV_CcgjhDc0MVIXjsZWYKTuaO/s320/Port-Elizabeth-locator-map-South-Africa.webp" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b>Map - Port Elizabeth South Africa</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>A note about <b>‘Load Sharing’ </b>in South Africa…</i> periodically electricity is lost randomly day and night in Port Elizabeth. 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It has a year-round temperate climate and mostly warm ocean water of the Indian Ocean. </span></span><p></p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlhzcFrBfnTnyYLmj5smXKeHgRLzUSrJw020YSv6T_q7d4auPM7sFiQJTEmi_xNjLCFIROCpZJG9LnlY_0Ot2HqdAhgxvZNOAv_xnT_NuBfYQfrdXH5OOiuFv0lwBWe5TFenY5alfXDI-PAOxwlocHqugR1m8rkHEhpeD9-gvAENDpm2jJQdwyGSuY/s3507/GardenRouteRoadsX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Excellent Roads Garden Route South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="3507" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlhzcFrBfnTnyYLmj5smXKeHgRLzUSrJw020YSv6T_q7d4auPM7sFiQJTEmi_xNjLCFIROCpZJG9LnlY_0Ot2HqdAhgxvZNOAv_xnT_NuBfYQfrdXH5OOiuFv0lwBWe5TFenY5alfXDI-PAOxwlocHqugR1m8rkHEhpeD9-gvAENDpm2jJQdwyGSuY/w320-h203/GardenRouteRoadsX.JPG" title="Excellent Roads Garden Route South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Excellent Roads - Garden Route</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Traveling along good highways (see photo), the Garden Route (N2) is 190-mile long running through the southeastern coast of South Africa between Mossel Bay and Storms River and gets its name from the abundance of lush flora growing along the route. You don’t have to do the whole length to enjoy some of the best things to do like we did. <br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4VjCrXUPQN59i_6zSRsGEDCH2VYgzFDRMMnJgZZtUwAvCiELZGTYLsocyUdgYiNDKIUfYihoqafxxT55M9dFt4znRa62qRpEqkMjVlMZxlpPr2Je-9F_sxcSpamuWjWNBG_BnzoUI8FWaPXRG5vTn76kXOpyYFBNp0vARouX0MgrQRQWOO4iwvxwX/s556/GardenRouteMapX.gif" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="556" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4VjCrXUPQN59i_6zSRsGEDCH2VYgzFDRMMnJgZZtUwAvCiELZGTYLsocyUdgYiNDKIUfYihoqafxxT55M9dFt4znRa62qRpEqkMjVlMZxlpPr2Je-9F_sxcSpamuWjWNBG_BnzoUI8FWaPXRG5vTn76kXOpyYFBNp0vARouX0MgrQRQWOO4iwvxwX/s320/GardenRouteMapX.gif" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Map - Garden Route, South Africa</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The <b>Garden Route tourism infrastructure is first-world level</b>. Everyone speaks English, the roads and trails are well-marked and in excellent condition, upscale lifestyle is affordable, the food quality is impressive, people are friendly, and fun and exciting activities are plentiful.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipPBy50FXhmSH5ORl3OjGWV7SuTi8nfIzCXVsQyOG4Wz4wmdSsuFsjoFC5bn52c0v5o41LKsW-rvya4MhDej7hEQ3nJfCOuiP_Tzw2JxXyVu2K5EoT8obFkbEJo6xkSQR1NlDPpOckwZT4nPIbwrAq3qH0l5Hu6w4E1meO05RHrk1sUxJb6vYAP1PL/s4000/GardenRouteBeachesX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Beautiful Beaches Garden Route South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipPBy50FXhmSH5ORl3OjGWV7SuTi8nfIzCXVsQyOG4Wz4wmdSsuFsjoFC5bn52c0v5o41LKsW-rvya4MhDej7hEQ3nJfCOuiP_Tzw2JxXyVu2K5EoT8obFkbEJo6xkSQR1NlDPpOckwZT4nPIbwrAq3qH0l5Hu6w4E1meO05RHrk1sUxJb6vYAP1PL/w400-h300/GardenRouteBeachesX.JPG" title="Beautiful Beaches Garden Route South Africa" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Beautiful Beaches - Garden Route, South Africa</span></b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Garden Route is gorgeous all year round. It is at its <b>best between November and April.</b> Summer (November to April) is a wonderful time to visit South Africa’s Garden Route. It is warm to hot during the day and it is wise to wear light clothing, a hat, and sunscreen during the day and a light sweater may be required at night. Winter (July to September) is generally warm during the day, cool to cold at night. Wear layers of clothing which are easily removed during the day and a warm coat at night. <br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsDLlyRpteNQ052H3LrEVW6s5UEw1iiKyH0faLfn6pwtpjFdjVylV7qk6PQMs_igu47XqbIYo8u5kLZjA_LqJGNGNZZg-OeZyPBRSRzkuvHmhHouJlkZJMrRE4ONfNTJuWR5GOC6dmKmRYkEC8RP3Juuv_1mYJWi4IA4rGbzmWbyRBltDo2g4qjGhj/s4000/GardenRouteForestsX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Lush Forests Garden Route South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsDLlyRpteNQ052H3LrEVW6s5UEw1iiKyH0faLfn6pwtpjFdjVylV7qk6PQMs_igu47XqbIYo8u5kLZjA_LqJGNGNZZg-OeZyPBRSRzkuvHmhHouJlkZJMrRE4ONfNTJuWR5GOC6dmKmRYkEC8RP3Juuv_1mYJWi4IA4rGbzmWbyRBltDo2g4qjGhj/w200-h150/GardenRouteForestsX.JPG" title="Lush Forests Garden Route South Africa" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Lush Forests</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Because the Garden Route is a popular holiday for South Africans, it is advisable to avoid local school holidays usually from early December to mid-January and from late March through Easter.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4wNqlp1Rm5krAhT3KPxNBFhszut5f8n8cTH1asQEfO_D3dXoV5VZZIFGRblgPup4gk6Bl3I1YDYoOqz6sbTzloF7zWHtu6qyPYo4bjpPrJ5xD1rw7aGI130g2iQ5RqAvdKpYXqnUlgkMoKrFt-HVMgCPu4BZJvC96z7wWu_r8x1GPo0JCTOPJZQO2/s3998/GKnysnaDryDockBabySoleCarimariPrawnsX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2907" data-original-width="3998" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4wNqlp1Rm5krAhT3KPxNBFhszut5f8n8cTH1asQEfO_D3dXoV5VZZIFGRblgPup4gk6Bl3I1YDYoOqz6sbTzloF7zWHtu6qyPYo4bjpPrJ5xD1rw7aGI130g2iQ5RqAvdKpYXqnUlgkMoKrFt-HVMgCPu4BZJvC96z7wWu_r8x1GPo0JCTOPJZQO2/s320/GKnysnaDryDockBabySoleCarimariPrawnsX.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Good Seafood - Garden Route</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Located about half hour from each another, we chose to stay in beautiful <b>Plettenberg Bay</b> and <b>Knysna</b>, a couple of the Garden Route’s best known travel destinations providing a good base for enjoying much the Garden Route has to offer. About 220 miles from <i><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa%20Cape%20Town" target="_blank">Cape Town - click here to view</a></i>, they have a rich history, friendly people, gourmet restaurants, and wonderful scenic outdoor attractions that can be enjoyed staying in either one, or both like we did.<br /><b><br />Plettenberg Bay</b><br /><br /><b><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaT36MiJvN6qHs0Rohw8CuN1hqHRjcZUGF4sEthfiTCU_wHlRg_fCK_MRfEjaO_78IYiklclTMVCgbH-8Y3yelRafRwFsqWcfkbbrylkuOm3rPacVVpWwpm7XauCZTtXmuyXg6skOI0ma5SGYrRxoB8ZNvwAY6wG9ueo-4Mqi-LWe9HSaNKEPgTYr3/s630/GPlettenbergBayX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="630" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaT36MiJvN6qHs0Rohw8CuN1hqHRjcZUGF4sEthfiTCU_wHlRg_fCK_MRfEjaO_78IYiklclTMVCgbH-8Y3yelRafRwFsqWcfkbbrylkuOm3rPacVVpWwpm7XauCZTtXmuyXg6skOI0ma5SGYrRxoB8ZNvwAY6wG9ueo-4Mqi-LWe9HSaNKEPgTYr3/s320/GPlettenbergBayX.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Plettenberg Bay - Garden Route</b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Plettenberg Bay</b> (nicknamed Plett - see photo) is a premier Garden Route holiday resort destination (see photo) with long picturesque golden beaches with gentle waves and warm Indian Ocean water, the spectacular Robberg Peninsula, beautiful lagoons and estuaries, indigenous forests, and wineries (wine estates). This upscale town gets busy during the Summer and homes sell here for $Millions.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_RzNQNKmxtsKye21vRuwW_WA8wZI6X-2JTkGoy6b8s5_qg9rpQ6soMXRr6nIiMzr3yqTLFf9KUKEdBS7vgx9M8WZtr-f5jtiXU1an44JDlzMYJbfR79Tnef8RT9rAH4uaJrZB2vhtxryiIw4ilhzw6cM18FUOISePd3ri1BJJuuBHDyMuHNFc3pSY/s4000/GPlettenbergBayCentralBeachX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Central Beach Plettenberg Bay Garden Route South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="2623" data-original-width="4000" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_RzNQNKmxtsKye21vRuwW_WA8wZI6X-2JTkGoy6b8s5_qg9rpQ6soMXRr6nIiMzr3yqTLFf9KUKEdBS7vgx9M8WZtr-f5jtiXU1an44JDlzMYJbfR79Tnef8RT9rAH4uaJrZB2vhtxryiIw4ilhzw6cM18FUOISePd3ri1BJJuuBHDyMuHNFc3pSY/w320-h210/GPlettenbergBayCentralBeachX.JPG" title="Central Beach Plettenberg Bay Garden Route South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Central Beach - Plettenberg Bay</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Plettenberg Bay has some of the most <b>beautiful pristine beaches</b> in South Africa. One of the busiest and located in town, <b>Central Beach </b>(see photo), is a family beach with restaurants, bars, public toilets, and lounge chairs and umbrella rentals. The marine adventure companies here are ready to take you on whale watching and swim with the seals. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXSxbwixh4Av1XWFc32fPgFPlOghvNQ4UDV6gJm3SbgL3sxUXvhZzMPQTztSaixMfAN7GqIi-TClXvcBd2-Yu2OQxWZQV6ZDersnES6px4zy77rH9TGmguP3m4CST6e0HLUJB8uWIeUwkTKerofUpmi2Qw3uQB-ToGbbeQ3qpGpGj38rK3kAv7V8xA/s3999/GPleternbergBayRobbin5Beachfromobberg%20Peninsula%20Nature%20ReserveX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Robberg 5 Beach Robberg Peninsula Garden Route South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="2661" data-original-width="3999" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXSxbwixh4Av1XWFc32fPgFPlOghvNQ4UDV6gJm3SbgL3sxUXvhZzMPQTztSaixMfAN7GqIi-TClXvcBd2-Yu2OQxWZQV6ZDersnES6px4zy77rH9TGmguP3m4CST6e0HLUJB8uWIeUwkTKerofUpmi2Qw3uQB-ToGbbeQ3qpGpGj38rK3kAv7V8xA/w320-h213/GPleternbergBayRobbin5Beachfromobberg%20Peninsula%20Nature%20ReserveX.JPG" title="Robberg 5 Beach Robberg Peninsula Garden Route South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Robberg 5 Beach from <span>Robberg Peninsula</span></span></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Close by <b>Lookout Beach</b> is a popular beach and you can have a meal at the <i>Grand Lookout Deck</i> restaurant on the beach. <b>Robberg 5 Beach</b> (see photo), accessed on Beachy Head Drive, is a beautiful beach with lifeguards and public toilets. Follow the directions when swimming in the Garden Route to ensure your safety. <br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAQdhTlgoSdpcEhkr_k1Rb5mUdscsqdchFxK0zkiMbavmNYoK8PH83kBoGG1uWrDju02pbujtSH4RQjcqg-Xu4F0h_NoTEIPIbV9mlJzkaPY5XMLngnKbV3NKBn0iAJcnTzB3pvc601k5PDqBuqDWSBg7bvhyiZIvjhf1PuaDVvndKvqx8VHQBRQaj/s1280/GardenRoutebramon-restaurantX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="1280" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAQdhTlgoSdpcEhkr_k1Rb5mUdscsqdchFxK0zkiMbavmNYoK8PH83kBoGG1uWrDju02pbujtSH4RQjcqg-Xu4F0h_NoTEIPIbV9mlJzkaPY5XMLngnKbV3NKBn0iAJcnTzB3pvc601k5PDqBuqDWSBg7bvhyiZIvjhf1PuaDVvndKvqx8VHQBRQaj/w400-h141/GardenRoutebramon-restaurantX.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Bramon Wine Estate</i> restaurant</span></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table>Many <b>fine restaurants</b> are located in Plettenberg Bay. For a fun beach lunch, we enjoyed the casual beach restaurant <i>Moby’s </i>overlooking Central Beach. Located close to Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route is the highly recommended <i>Bramon Wine Estate</i> restaurant (see photo) set in the vineyards overlooking the Tsitsikamma Mountains.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghXl2e6aF7fSPht8JzbeJ4LxwR8F5NYw5MB85RiLAD0VcuXaVN8td6pQ3byN4caNpiHb6mIVvaSQwZbYmXKaqk7gmopgWQ-8GT1rwJl00hkGrn6oUR-eSr98PUqh0Ip08LV1_-x6AezWxEDGWve9up9DRrcUigklpJ3EWbTqSRLygOT2bVE3xGsSBP/s4000/GPlettenBayMouthStromRiverX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Storms River Mouth Tsitsikamma National Park Garden Route South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghXl2e6aF7fSPht8JzbeJ4LxwR8F5NYw5MB85RiLAD0VcuXaVN8td6pQ3byN4caNpiHb6mIVvaSQwZbYmXKaqk7gmopgWQ-8GT1rwJl00hkGrn6oUR-eSr98PUqh0Ip08LV1_-x6AezWxEDGWve9up9DRrcUigklpJ3EWbTqSRLygOT2bVE3xGsSBP/w320-h240/GPlettenBayMouthStromRiverX.JPG" title="Storms River Mouth Tsitsikamma National Park Garden Route South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Storms River Mouth - Tsitsikamma </b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The <b>Tsitsikamma National Park </b>is Africa's oldest, largest, and most beautiful Marine Reserve making it a prime Garden Route EcoTourism destination. Adventure seekers will love the diverse range of activities. Alternatively, visitors may simply relax and unwind for a day or two in a supremely tranquil and pristine wonderland of forest, mountain, and sea.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCobpDNolptJHqO2cVr0naLw0LYGz6fdxWEc-34cnes_wZ7WU-wS2w7xYaR5UsglYUgn4SR3fmMyG6s9SBR6mQBmv4QH-uIKY-H_QaRtJKtpAGibRT5lJ4BB9DZMsMFTcHUDNnwsYLSVPJv8VFL95TWXhehDyRgagc4eOVZ2kKALgRw8lw7ko4H6_0/s3787/GPlettenbergBaySuspensionBridgeStairsX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Stairs Storms River Mouth Bridge Trail Garden Route South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="2697" data-original-width="3787" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCobpDNolptJHqO2cVr0naLw0LYGz6fdxWEc-34cnes_wZ7WU-wS2w7xYaR5UsglYUgn4SR3fmMyG6s9SBR6mQBmv4QH-uIKY-H_QaRtJKtpAGibRT5lJ4BB9DZMsMFTcHUDNnwsYLSVPJv8VFL95TWXhehDyRgagc4eOVZ2kKALgRw8lw7ko4H6_0/w320-h228/GPlettenbergBaySuspensionBridgeStairsX.JPG" title="Stairs Storms River Mouth Bridge Trail Garden Route South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Stairs </b><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Storms River Mouth Bridge Trail</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table>One of the best things to do in the Garden Route is the Tsitsikamma National Park taking the <b>Storms River Mouth Bridge Trail</b> on a boardwalk (see photo) hike through a lush green forest along the unspoiled rocky coastline from the Storms River Mouth Rest Camp to the famous <b>Storms River Suspension Bridge </b>(see photo)<b>.</b> There is a degree of fitness required due to the numerous stairs. You can take your time sitting on benches along the way to enjoy the views. <br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDyMAqdRq__j8Sw7pKQUr1LnD7-CRrydh71a3uIOWWp3-qSsVPPbdgMobYTmhdgAElrpy59n3MPE4KMVLY9yCf4rfPgX5DYYEvNVvB3b-l9GUNs-JqYrq_MG5RmWXcOC6KOP19Ie5qlyZkSzaX9VrVOuVTX6c4D0hFng3Izh3m6vFMNsb3TxNDoi8j/s4000/GPlettenBayStorms%20River%20Suspension%20BridgeX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Storms River Suspension Bridge Tsitsikamma National Park Garden Route South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDyMAqdRq__j8Sw7pKQUr1LnD7-CRrydh71a3uIOWWp3-qSsVPPbdgMobYTmhdgAElrpy59n3MPE4KMVLY9yCf4rfPgX5DYYEvNVvB3b-l9GUNs-JqYrq_MG5RmWXcOC6KOP19Ie5qlyZkSzaX9VrVOuVTX6c4D0hFng3Izh3m6vFMNsb3TxNDoi8j/w400-h300/GPlettenBayStorms%20River%20Suspension%20BridgeX.JPG" title="Storms River Suspension Bridge Tsitsikamma National Park Garden Route South Africa" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Storms River Suspension Bridge</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>This spectacular Garden Route walk is well worth the magnificent views. Hanging just over 23 feet above the red-brown waters of the Storms River Mouth, the suspension bridge is 254 feet long. There are also two smaller suspension bridges. A conservation fee for entering Tsitsikamma National Park is about $13/person. Multi-day hikes can be made on the Tsisikamma Trail and Otter Trail.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuK6GJ5a_q0yrXL7-lOvUCfXE_rXPskHA2_yEhA_vrMwRyN0ngfI-2AInVLw1sUpRCknrdx3y2oyDOj-q4bvvcylVN0_qX1_cwcL7PGygwarT5hUCSnqpR03i5eYvujpL3NLjhP77dpLQA0-sAdl24KYDd3jtINdjLwM1mcNuSFn6bnY6xHUCQYv9Q/s1600/GPlettenbergBayBigTreeTrailX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuK6GJ5a_q0yrXL7-lOvUCfXE_rXPskHA2_yEhA_vrMwRyN0ngfI-2AInVLw1sUpRCknrdx3y2oyDOj-q4bvvcylVN0_qX1_cwcL7PGygwarT5hUCSnqpR03i5eYvujpL3NLjhP77dpLQA0-sAdl24KYDd3jtINdjLwM1mcNuSFn6bnY6xHUCQYv9Q/w213-h320/GPlettenbergBayBigTreeTrailX.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Big Tree Hiking Trail</b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table>While in the Storms River area do enjoy the beautiful 30-minute-round-trip flat-boardwalk hike <b>The Big Tree Hiking Trail</b> (see photo) through a lush forest taking you to the famous 800-year-old Big Tree Tsitsikamma, standing 122 feet high with a 30-foot circumference. Longer trails exist in this Garden Route area if you would like to continue hiking. For a unique experience, drop into the <b>Storms River Village</b> to enjoy lunch at <i>Marilyn’s 60’s Diner</i>.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj115KnsHrgZDKiwZ6lEYPcemsxGIUZ7jEyeCoM74qpuyxxEQY0oKByN6wWc4XVFVM-POXuNpYIK6-VRz05DF0k9QW8naRe-C7oY_oGza2iL1RMbN6vEivnNbD4-z3ierKcb7LIraP-8u_XIPk-MuqDTLcMGvv-9Vqv-imlQkalzTdBquysLf9YA1ux/s4000/GPlettenbergBayobberg%20Peninsula%20Nature%20ReserveX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Robberg Peninsula Nature Reserve Garden Route South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj115KnsHrgZDKiwZ6lEYPcemsxGIUZ7jEyeCoM74qpuyxxEQY0oKByN6wWc4XVFVM-POXuNpYIK6-VRz05DF0k9QW8naRe-C7oY_oGza2iL1RMbN6vEivnNbD4-z3ierKcb7LIraP-8u_XIPk-MuqDTLcMGvv-9Vqv-imlQkalzTdBquysLf9YA1ux/w400-h300/GPlettenbergBayobberg%20Peninsula%20Nature%20ReserveX.JPG" title="Robberg Peninsula Nature Reserve Garden Route South Africa" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Robberg Peninsula Nature Reserve</span> </b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table>Located near </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Plettenberg Bay<b>, t</b></span></span>he Garden Route’s world-heritage <b>Robberg Peninsula Nature Reserve </b>(see photo) offers visitors the chance to hike some exciting trails witnessing seals, birds, and coastal vegetation. The three circular routes available vary in terms of distance and difficulty and range of time from 30 minutes to a four-hour hike. All offer fantastic views, brisk sea air, and sightings of birds. There are rocky steps along the way that require some sense of balance as well as some elevation changes. We took the shortest 30-minute Gap Circuit Trail. Permits may be purchased at the reserve office at the entrance.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaZXMXRgxgaidAIQYXHoEKlYgzvipEU3HsRwoNBtv-ejx6hwrnL5UpAW_XS8gaIZzo_Tb-NBHpD0X_mdlNzXfa5vhVYsPm1c1Q3m9D_s2velX7vDAdTSO4iGmXLN9TXyLO6RIG7zBlSxQUKZR3_MsgvNfizoXR_CTIu-lSeqJE4F9bfmGBfL4FXnwS/s3739/GKnysnaGardenofEdenTrailX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2804" data-original-width="3739" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaZXMXRgxgaidAIQYXHoEKlYgzvipEU3HsRwoNBtv-ejx6hwrnL5UpAW_XS8gaIZzo_Tb-NBHpD0X_mdlNzXfa5vhVYsPm1c1Q3m9D_s2velX7vDAdTSO4iGmXLN9TXyLO6RIG7zBlSxQUKZR3_MsgvNfizoXR_CTIu-lSeqJE4F9bfmGBfL4FXnwS/w200-h150/GKnysnaGardenofEdenTrailX.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Garden of Eden Trail</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>For an easy short hike, the<b> Garden of Eden Trail </b>(see photo) is located between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. It is a level boardwalk hike through the beautiful fern covered indigenous forest. So nice!<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhINCOzVon_EUY8VMOGKtvCDXOFzJ6mgPwPN_KBC6yyxyKv0dSPgI9x7gusdiwwilASpxaoP07Fy0W47hUE7g-OxzYaPua558BbFOhnLtoD0RNsM2f_170rm6Rd8qpFLS0dIqUUwvosbjtbILOZ2Xo5E-l_30G4ffHSr6R5HXXgqNUdkTixmMYZ0bi/s900/GPlettenbergBayBirdsofEdenX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Birds of Eden Aviary Garden Route South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="900" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhINCOzVon_EUY8VMOGKtvCDXOFzJ6mgPwPN_KBC6yyxyKv0dSPgI9x7gusdiwwilASpxaoP07Fy0W47hUE7g-OxzYaPua558BbFOhnLtoD0RNsM2f_170rm6Rd8qpFLS0dIqUUwvosbjtbILOZ2Xo5E-l_30G4ffHSr6R5HXXgqNUdkTixmMYZ0bi/w400-h225/GPlettenbergBayBirdsofEdenX.jpg" title="Birds of Eden Aviary Garden Route South Africa" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Birds of Eden Aviary - Garden Route</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The <b>Birds of Eden</b> is the largest single-dome free flight aviary in the world with natural forests, streams, and dams (see photo). Garden Route visitors can observe almost 3,500 previously captive birds of over 200 different species flying free and living natural lives among 100’s of different plant and tree species. There are giant fruit bats, golden-handed tamarins, and the smallest of the antelopes, blue duikers. Visits to Birds of Eden are self-guided and you are free to wander for as long as you wish at your own pace.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLElSCnpGGNJ7kLElOvUGLq5i6SUwRKf7YagSv3HLms4fZiP7jV8NCITUGxXREe_3bDw-dmvboYE6O63rU6pO17pObzX9EP7qZmZ73uNGUnwwaJkBv5BbsZGQcmSktqiYjL3C4iere96o9kH254CvOd6wuNbdOmxHp0iDfC2PhiieYz7etMT8yUHHh/s2008/GardenRouteBloukransBridgeX.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1460" data-original-width="2008" height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLElSCnpGGNJ7kLElOvUGLq5i6SUwRKf7YagSv3HLms4fZiP7jV8NCITUGxXREe_3bDw-dmvboYE6O63rU6pO17pObzX9EP7qZmZ73uNGUnwwaJkBv5BbsZGQcmSktqiYjL3C4iere96o9kH254CvOd6wuNbdOmxHp0iDfC2PhiieYz7etMT8yUHHh/w200-h146/GardenRouteBloukransBridgeX.png" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Bloukrans Bridge</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Garden Route adrenaline sports around Plettenberg Bay include zip-lining through the forest canopy or bungee jumping from the world’s highest commercial bungee jump (713 feet) at the <b>Bloukrans Bridge</b> (see photo).</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br /><b></b></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj27TrxjvkjNKh0YA4KpIvGvGrBYRN8Rtx_ZDXYghWY1--40gkMYKIRNdocunZGpEONHIhpYj-jwLWkWH0WiFb9xwziabMK-SmO-tCPunqniiKBOIU-Ts7Dp3-wmTWrM7tcvXkhiaA2urO1pYxLGV7_NnR-JBVV0-zajhO1undwIq7GXeDeRJC0sHpi/s1920/GPlettenbergBayWhaleX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1242" data-original-width="1920" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj27TrxjvkjNKh0YA4KpIvGvGrBYRN8Rtx_ZDXYghWY1--40gkMYKIRNdocunZGpEONHIhpYj-jwLWkWH0WiFb9xwziabMK-SmO-tCPunqniiKBOIU-Ts7Dp3-wmTWrM7tcvXkhiaA2urO1pYxLGV7_NnR-JBVV0-zajhO1undwIq7GXeDeRJC0sHpi/s320/GPlettenbergBayWhaleX.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Whale - Plettenberg Bay</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Whales</b> can be seen in the Garden Route at Plettenberg Bay from mid May to February with the southern right whales around from June to November, the migratory humpback whales arrive with their calves early November and stay until the end of February and seen again during May and June. Robberg Peninsula Nature Reserve is a good place to see them and you can book whale boat tours.<br /><br />We enjoyed our Garden Route stay in Plettenberg Bay at the <i><b>Periwinkle Guest Lodge</b></i> with sweeping views of break-taking Robberg 5 Beach. The staff makes a custom breakfast for you and the service is great.<br /><br /><b>Knysna</b><br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDpD3NMoVT3OY1DxbwopzbPExADt9ahR0OwRlcEcK7CSjwXntkAeNEcSCF6ofsj7h4wAqrOdBBiWFdBFMnnpFguVi_4zzKa_VYrJExxA0RKzZyjwcmAgPJoz4RHXoDMLVaRbptJBN6s_kTwgpx6DNkTy7VuDqdCqJU6SVX62n6r1xL2bXtkhtjEoXO/s3961/GKnysnaWaterfrontX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Knysna Waterfront Restaurants Drydock Garden Route South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="2461" data-original-width="3961" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDpD3NMoVT3OY1DxbwopzbPExADt9ahR0OwRlcEcK7CSjwXntkAeNEcSCF6ofsj7h4wAqrOdBBiWFdBFMnnpFguVi_4zzKa_VYrJExxA0RKzZyjwcmAgPJoz4RHXoDMLVaRbptJBN6s_kTwgpx6DNkTy7VuDqdCqJU6SVX62n6r1xL2bXtkhtjEoXO/w320-h199/GKnysnaWaterfrontX.JPG" title="Knysna Waterfront Restaurants Drydock Garden Route South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Knysna's Waterfront Restaurants</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>With its beautiful lagoon surrounded by forests and mountain backdrop, the beautiful Garden Route gem <b>Knysna</b> (pronounced ‘ny-znah’) has a laid-back feel with great waterfront shops and seafood restaurants. We enjoyed a combination seafood lunch at the <i>Drydock</i> and dinner at <i>34 South</i> at the waterfront (see photo).<i> Sirocco</i> is very nice. </span></span><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYx9KZ4QvQzpX5WaTzireWFVwp6RTRpMNArIgwJc9nimAmsW8ZDRSPCvsGOChryOMdHSkq6EYNVun-pvV9wWrr28anAmQ47WrqHgpiSp39Z547Q5p39O7yu-IHsgjyfeCbD_WJdBLCK-xZb5VJlND839ccUAJM43oIx5z210OrAapan-YphwpzNjmr/s3216/GKnysnaCafeattheHeadsX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="East Head Cafe Knysna Garden Route South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="2321" data-original-width="3216" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYx9KZ4QvQzpX5WaTzireWFVwp6RTRpMNArIgwJc9nimAmsW8ZDRSPCvsGOChryOMdHSkq6EYNVun-pvV9wWrr28anAmQ47WrqHgpiSp39Z547Q5p39O7yu-IHsgjyfeCbD_WJdBLCK-xZb5VJlND839ccUAJM43oIx5z210OrAapan-YphwpzNjmr/w200-h144/GKnysnaCafeattheHeadsX.JPG" title="East Head Cafe Knysna Garden Route South Africa" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>East Head Cafe</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">A Garden Route restaurant not to be missed is the<i><b> East Head Cafe</b></i> (see photo), located on the Knysna's East Head, for its incredible views from its outdoor deck overlooking the lagoon and ocean (see photo). </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br /></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK04R3Agh74eoz17orj1o6zU7p_mt7VEFTbfKdk-jS91J9rOD2lRq--7BBdKQq5eSXDExTVXhhy5GtRXmhrKrqB97TqqMeECApcK8o9esYwK4nSsdehOqT8ntoyPas9DqRJIIfv_hIglDOd3VO9dQ9LEkA2dqbfW0LN5jznwIHmCYtHFH2Lc4z3Y5W/s3999/GKnysnaHeadsX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The Heads Knysna River Mouth Garden Route South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="2690" data-original-width="3999" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK04R3Agh74eoz17orj1o6zU7p_mt7VEFTbfKdk-jS91J9rOD2lRq--7BBdKQq5eSXDExTVXhhy5GtRXmhrKrqB97TqqMeECApcK8o9esYwK4nSsdehOqT8ntoyPas9DqRJIIfv_hIglDOd3VO9dQ9LEkA2dqbfW0LN5jznwIHmCYtHFH2Lc4z3Y5W/w320-h215/GKnysnaHeadsX.JPG" title="The Heads Knysna River Mouth Garden Route South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>The Heads - Knysna River Mouth</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span>Also not to be missed is the beautiful <b>The Heads</b> (see photo) at the <b>Knysna River Mouth</b> of the Knysna Lagoon (Knysna River Estuary). Beautiful rocky cliffs border the Knysna Lagoon and the Indian Ocean. The <b>Knysna Lagoon</b> is a bird estuary along the Garden Route coastline popular with water sports enthusiasts including fishermen. </span></span><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO9-cAdDMKqoChYS_zppHx_iZnDRJWPmuUywmrkqR8yfcFyIKQsWDkRzaBmysYgQy2iGMX0PIH6ca4r4ow9WKqe3kGU2miY6oW9IlXJAzCckC1uNlXn_2dQGpetmXkkJXMEbbgi2Q4j7Wh0yNoKsATCu5XTkhAgnq1flvUmoRlzdVZ13L0kYHKgmh3/s3632/GKysnsaCatBoatX.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Heads Explorer Catamaran Boat Ride Knysna Lagoon Garden Route South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="2423" data-original-width="3632" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO9-cAdDMKqoChYS_zppHx_iZnDRJWPmuUywmrkqR8yfcFyIKQsWDkRzaBmysYgQy2iGMX0PIH6ca4r4ow9WKqe3kGU2miY6oW9IlXJAzCckC1uNlXn_2dQGpetmXkkJXMEbbgi2Q4j7Wh0yNoKsATCu5XTkhAgnq1flvUmoRlzdVZ13L0kYHKgmh3/w320-h213/GKysnsaCatBoatX.JPG" title="Heads Explorer Catamaran Boat Ride Knysna Lagoon Garden Route South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Heads Explorer</i> Catamaran Boat Ride</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Boats and canoes can be hired to explore the Garden Route Knysna Lagoon and The Heads as well as the beaches and bays along the way. From the Waterfront, we had a fun relaxing time taking the <i>Heads Explorer</i> large catamaran for a lagoon boat ride to The Heads (see photo).</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_pgQVI5T2_tcflGUutNuEg7lhhUr982KBILUEBoaCgm9i7mzOFRwhJdKXAf6WxKdAfHhHC5tA82esz2D-NF2e-uc_F8rzqlc79XtHFLjJ8CjTJhqlZ9ba4eMtH2D64J307ka0TsO_Hh4QRUFbRYGbtxTrkp_OvPOQQpIN_a4ksa_zNf1U9FzK316/s4000/GKnysnaBrentoonteBeacjX.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Benton-on-Sea Beach Knysna Garden Route South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_pgQVI5T2_tcflGUutNuEg7lhhUr982KBILUEBoaCgm9i7mzOFRwhJdKXAf6WxKdAfHhHC5tA82esz2D-NF2e-uc_F8rzqlc79XtHFLjJ8CjTJhqlZ9ba4eMtH2D64J307ka0TsO_Hh4QRUFbRYGbtxTrkp_OvPOQQpIN_a4ksa_zNf1U9FzK316/w320-h240/GKnysnaBrentoonteBeacjX.JPG" title="Benton-on-Sea Beach Knysna Garden Route South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Beach - Benton-on-Sea</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">A beautiful white-sandy Blue Flag beach is located at <b>Benton-on-Sea</b> (see photo), a short drive from Knysna, </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">with the ocean on the one side and fynbos-covered dunes on the other. This Garden Route beach is safe to swim in certain areas - be careful of rip currents.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc"> </span></span><br /></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPMBmeva37k7gmcm0wum4qe1xVPo3936qdFGTA0jx_mmFHL01UyAIR_qoxRgz9D4F3cMk0VNuQ7ZSvWAugLOP9mqHTBEnftmPGgWxQ6F13h0LKkNaW7NUVZtuiDD_43ss26jWbsFRhXBmYnl2_6tAwA504QJW4LeElSrWCnQNT8rV9P0yf5p58uaQu/s556/GardenRouteknysnaX.gif" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="556" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPMBmeva37k7gmcm0wum4qe1xVPo3936qdFGTA0jx_mmFHL01UyAIR_qoxRgz9D4F3cMk0VNuQ7ZSvWAugLOP9mqHTBEnftmPGgWxQ6F13h0LKkNaW7NUVZtuiDD_43ss26jWbsFRhXBmYnl2_6tAwA504QJW4LeElSrWCnQNT8rV9P0yf5p58uaQu/s320/GardenRouteknysnaX.gif" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Map - Knysna & Lagoon</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">The westernmost headland is a private nature reserve, called <b>Featherbed</b>, and can be reached by a short ferry ride across the lagoon. We also enjoyed driving around Knysna's quiet residential suburb <b>Leisure Isle</b> (also known as Leisure Island). It is surrounded by the Knysna Lagoon and ringed by a chain of picturesque hills. Sitting on <b>Bollard Bay </b>beach was lovely with stunning views to The Heads. Leisure Island is linked to the mainland by a narrow causeway.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3dHUL8Ve-NuWP05Xpt55ObKPCrncpzcCzGNXy9mRnKHhuXF1BVN2cU_jgmly3qJ9y_uo-UFteN_7oU4OCrwUE34hh2OgYOpeylmca8pWPvRBhOCWF8Z7OmbhOxnzus1dHeNofAwyVDEs-5nWa7wdAAJ_HN3nEuiA_MXSpZ0iPOSm9lrnJvMWkDmhU/s768/GKnsynaElephantParkX.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="511" data-original-width="768" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3dHUL8Ve-NuWP05Xpt55ObKPCrncpzcCzGNXy9mRnKHhuXF1BVN2cU_jgmly3qJ9y_uo-UFteN_7oU4OCrwUE34hh2OgYOpeylmca8pWPvRBhOCWF8Z7OmbhOxnzus1dHeNofAwyVDEs-5nWa7wdAAJ_HN3nEuiA_MXSpZ0iPOSm9lrnJvMWkDmhU/s320/GKnsynaElephantParkX.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>Knysna Elephant Park - Garden Route<br /></b></span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table>The <b>Knysna Elephant Park</b> offers guests the unique opportunity to interact with the elephants up close and personal (see photo) and even have a sleepover with them while visiting the Garden Route. It was the first facility in South Africa to house and care for orphaned African elephants.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEWNBiBXP4Ej3mnWHlDzdbVPt45sB6dsQzqAzvNk0hpvxYAZRjFR1QGK7ZHksJnzC40FmVOaVIOnuzDhV2kVJDYJ7Es2h6hZGnZrkg9dzqGJoM5CExLLJHU3yDkxEr-0j0kOnBSb7yJFHR8DvxVGjd9mFlFPos-Jff4B40gL-1voyCj4GOO2IbwqhH/s3927/GKnysnaView%20Villa%20Africana%20Guest%20SuitesX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="View from Villa Afrikana Guest Suites Knysna Garden Route South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="2280" data-original-width="3927" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEWNBiBXP4Ej3mnWHlDzdbVPt45sB6dsQzqAzvNk0hpvxYAZRjFR1QGK7ZHksJnzC40FmVOaVIOnuzDhV2kVJDYJ7Es2h6hZGnZrkg9dzqGJoM5CExLLJHU3yDkxEr-0j0kOnBSb7yJFHR8DvxVGjd9mFlFPos-Jff4B40gL-1voyCj4GOO2IbwqhH/w400-h233/GKnysnaView%20Villa%20Africana%20Guest%20SuitesX.JPG" title="View from Villa Afrikana Guest Suites Knysna Garden Route South Africa" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>View from <i>Villa Afrikana Guest Suites - </i>Knysna</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>We found it fabulous staying at the <i><b>Villa Afrikana Guest Suites</b></i> in Knysna (see photo). The beautiful rooms have fabulous panoramic views of the Lagoon and Heads (see photo). Breakfast in the morning served on your balcony or your room is some of the best we have ever had. Their service is over the top and the complimentary afternoon tea and happy hour is wonderful. This is the affordable luxury B&B you are looking for while visiting the Garden Route.<br /><br /><i><a href="https://knysnaparadisecollection.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Knysna-Attractions-August-22.pdf" target="_blank"><b></b></a></i></span></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmy5_WBZLe5Kpw5Hs6A6BX1hKQwzgf1JMN11MZlLGxVnXbaJyiYCQcpBuxIYtTqZ-ADGrQiZEwvJaJdrwq1Jhhv4q4eSvxpaMXjezbKUXeCFkd-ETImRib_4GyCItrSPIuhF_utw_CR1EBL7qNIn36TSCEE7iXLDOyFwchMkIQuLZCPbqbx24Ri56N/s310/GardenRouteClickHereX.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="310" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmy5_WBZLe5Kpw5Hs6A6BX1hKQwzgf1JMN11MZlLGxVnXbaJyiYCQcpBuxIYtTqZ-ADGrQiZEwvJaJdrwq1Jhhv4q4eSvxpaMXjezbKUXeCFkd-ETImRib_4GyCItrSPIuhF_utw_CR1EBL7qNIn36TSCEE7iXLDOyFwchMkIQuLZCPbqbx24Ri56N/w200-h169/GardenRouteClickHereX.png" width="200" /></a></b></i></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://knysnaparadisecollection.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Knysna-Attractions-August-22.pdf" target="_blank"><i><b>Click on this excellent link</b> for attractions, restaurants, and other information in the Garden Route around Plettenberg Bay and Knysna provided by Villa Africana Guest Suites where we stayed. <b>Do have a look</b>.</i></a><br /><br />Driving is on the left-hand side of the road and 10% tipping in Garden Route restaurants.</span><br /><br /><i><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicp2i__i99w5DJtqOq-yyT5-9RkTVSwFz9wT5ga5frVFRGFjbonZNMONCqrSe9mT4AhKE2KulJxe1n338X4cmglxYIzTIo9iMud7rvdVnH2v1fX36fk3f_qLoC8oPOQJuzyOvvXpwYtEd1hi4xho0YFSOZ3BPLRP4t4rqlZSL6_nwAq9SqMDG7rsUW/s99/GardenRouteFlagSouth_africaX.gif" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="60" data-original-width="99" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicp2i__i99w5DJtqOq-yyT5-9RkTVSwFz9wT5ga5frVFRGFjbonZNMONCqrSe9mT4AhKE2KulJxe1n338X4cmglxYIzTIo9iMud7rvdVnH2v1fX36fk3f_qLoC8oPOQJuzyOvvXpwYtEd1hi4xho0YFSOZ3BPLRP4t4rqlZSL6_nwAq9SqMDG7rsUW/w400-h242/GardenRouteFlagSouth_africaX.gif" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>South Africa Flag</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;">A word about <b>‘Load Sharing’ </b>in South Africa…</span></i><span style="font-family: arial;"> periodically electricity is lost randomly day and night in the Garden Route. Hotels, restaurants, attractions, etc. are prepared for this because it happens daily. Commonly there is a light powered by a battery that you can turn on (we could read with it) and some places.have backup generators. It would be good to bring a small flashlight to use at night. </span><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">While visiting South Africa’s Garden Route, do enjoy the many things to do in this area including others not included in this post. <b>HAVE FUN!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Click on these links to view other places we visited in Southern Africa...</i> <br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa%20Cape%20Town" target="_blank"><b>Cape Town, South Africa</b></a></span></i></span></span></p><h3 class="post-title entry-title">
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Consisting of an incredible 4,500 square miles bordering the Chobe River in northeast Botswana, the park has large herds of elephants as well as lions (see photo), leopards, hyenas, wild dogs, impalas, waterbucks, kudus, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and warthogs.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1KmdLvaKose6uBq9hbMOnOmyPDT8j1rCIRpFHFUFCdchGUOYhbOXfVLnHQXPWF8dzjIHp9fYYDXHngeRux8J-8RzNlcP0p6MgJuiJZYjr1eN5wSe9Lipa5NeA9Of7yw_YFHLIweKXU45zKdzLUgHo-YAZd0ehl7jpo48p2u8zESdTOUcWPdeHNYz/s2093/BotswanaMapChobeX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1516" data-original-width="2093" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1KmdLvaKose6uBq9hbMOnOmyPDT8j1rCIRpFHFUFCdchGUOYhbOXfVLnHQXPWF8dzjIHp9fYYDXHngeRux8J-8RzNlcP0p6MgJuiJZYjr1eN5wSe9Lipa5NeA9Of7yw_YFHLIweKXU45zKdzLUgHo-YAZd0ehl7jpo48p2u8zESdTOUcWPdeHNYz/s320/BotswanaMapChobeX.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Map - Chobe National Park</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Close to Botswana’s gateway town of <b>Kasane</b> (a small town near the borders of Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia), Chobe National Park's northeast Serondela area (<b>Chobe Riverfront</b> - see map) supports the largest concentration of wildlife in the park and offers the opportunity to do both a land and river safari on the same day.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjArHm7bPnoW6BnhaG4j3EHUU_JSgX_EnMnNmQUg_nzdUG28ZDX-7Vbz6iSqb6YT2Hal23HZEiOav7NDcUL1jh7j6KwH9fnpD9F4cvNICbqYzF71YlPVLp2vbg7sCLiZgUEp5NI9Jz3915Zc650CS__v6WfOPNe8mBlzYn2tA7O-PogyJNMWBgUHLsh/s1441/BotswanaChobeelephants-game-driveX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="758" data-original-width="1441" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjArHm7bPnoW6BnhaG4j3EHUU_JSgX_EnMnNmQUg_nzdUG28ZDX-7Vbz6iSqb6YT2Hal23HZEiOav7NDcUL1jh7j6KwH9fnpD9F4cvNICbqYzF71YlPVLp2vbg7sCLiZgUEp5NI9Jz3915Zc650CS__v6WfOPNe8mBlzYn2tA7O-PogyJNMWBgUHLsh/s320/BotswanaChobeelephants-game-driveX.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Elephants on Land Game Drive</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">On the land game drive you can view the landscape and animals up close while the river boat lets you observe the wildlife that congregates at the water's edge to drink. Other areas in Chobe National Park are the Savuti Marsh and Linyanti Marsh areas.<br /><br /><b><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrtKhKZeaTcqYnooDR8BbQmpu7YVoMhnUgZnUUIu8Ra4FlOwPrpbfde3Ro2tBN7RMaYl4zy7Hk0iAglYdgP-6xRQbcjumJJcA-Ah1OldW3yyn_yzlwnbLxQdYoeVoOfLZAbNHZKy0OJU5YIw64u2biEechH_q7zIybjtjmzjSDL_aGa0NPLq7b3Pbo/s3641/BotswanaHippoChecksUsOutX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hippo Checks Us Out -Chobe National Park Boat Ride" border="0" data-original-height="2795" data-original-width="3641" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrtKhKZeaTcqYnooDR8BbQmpu7YVoMhnUgZnUUIu8Ra4FlOwPrpbfde3Ro2tBN7RMaYl4zy7Hk0iAglYdgP-6xRQbcjumJJcA-Ah1OldW3yyn_yzlwnbLxQdYoeVoOfLZAbNHZKy0OJU5YIw64u2biEechH_q7zIybjtjmzjSDL_aGa0NPLq7b3Pbo/w320-h246/BotswanaHippoChecksUsOutX.JPG" title="Hippo Checks Us Out -Chobe National Park Boat Ride" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Hippo Checks Us Out - Chobe Boat Ride</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>We visited Chobe when visiting Victoria Falls.</b> A day trip to the Chobe Riverfront is only about an hour drive 44 miles from the towns of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe or Livingstone in Zambia. Picked up and returned to your hotel and guided through immigration, a day tour normally includes a 3-hour boat ride on the Chobe River, lunch at a riverbank Safari Lodge, and afternoon 3-hour game drive. When staying in Botswana, most lodges and campsites in Chobe National Park will organize tours for you.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdLkbIJwoiSnpYhbQ4S7a0ViefqGinyz6x8Mn2ZmwhsLWVrPrv3jz0fhWwqO6PH7zNykXV--oadVLoTUuIf5Dp7fk_xXbzTGHf_ZcNtesNdJn22lB0-zKLbw_mdyOU9_q2mdy1o6Vn_HtFNCtt7gcCRDwjQuSNVFA7bKSg_Ni2szroegogzM4FC02B/s4000/BotswanaGameViewingX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Game Viewing Lush Chobe National Park Botswana" border="0" data-original-height="2757" data-original-width="4000" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdLkbIJwoiSnpYhbQ4S7a0ViefqGinyz6x8Mn2ZmwhsLWVrPrv3jz0fhWwqO6PH7zNykXV--oadVLoTUuIf5Dp7fk_xXbzTGHf_ZcNtesNdJn22lB0-zKLbw_mdyOU9_q2mdy1o6Vn_HtFNCtt7gcCRDwjQuSNVFA7bKSg_Ni2szroegogzM4FC02B/w320-h221/BotswanaGameViewingX.JPG" title="Game Viewing Lush Chobe National Park Botswana" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Game Viewing in Lush Chobe</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Chobe National Park is extremely lush because of the many waterways. The <b>Chobe River</b> flows through the park and draws many animals and birds during the dry season. The natural environment of the park allows for excellent photographic experiences.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZR0Xmmgt1z53OH48iImBwpDm5Yo4iZMiKvvFKFzqZSbdSQ8uF05Fc3RIorXGIS7BzGiB03JaLqnajuvBXmzJ41YA0K_9TvpqrWeINBpiRGMauSBCp1czoo8osp8j96qn2jYKgv0KlYup0bUx32mLLqpKEcCFJ1Kjie40A6G7qtvjJNjPOzEg0qu9B/s300/Botswanaelephant-bay-chobeX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZR0Xmmgt1z53OH48iImBwpDm5Yo4iZMiKvvFKFzqZSbdSQ8uF05Fc3RIorXGIS7BzGiB03JaLqnajuvBXmzJ41YA0K_9TvpqrWeINBpiRGMauSBCp1czoo8osp8j96qn2jYKgv0KlYup0bUx32mLLqpKEcCFJ1Kjie40A6G7qtvjJNjPOzEg0qu9B/s1600/Botswanaelephant-bay-chobeX.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Elephant Herd - Chobe National Park</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Chobe has an estimated 50,000 <b>elephants </b>(see photo). It is known for its huge elephant herds along the Chobe River (many of which number hundreds of individual animals). Elephants living in Chobe National Park are Kalahari elephants and the largest in herd size of all known elephant populations. They are characterized by brittle ivory and short tusks.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcZ9OsASHF-js9E17Jmr2pasb7VTJs5y-6qrsQtWXpt4hrSMC25kint_ZGqO8UgjzjrBl65MOAvOB9CW65_imk8Dd5f1TrxpSwOZBjyNY-Wut_SCms0XFEJJSXmnTBYU4AETuxQ8ccCrRZTpTKmOv45MLI5l9C490syEDPZoKdoN6I5dvLDCsZ31VE/s3455/BotswanaGriffithX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Giraffe Chobe National Park Botswana" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="3455" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcZ9OsASHF-js9E17Jmr2pasb7VTJs5y-6qrsQtWXpt4hrSMC25kint_ZGqO8UgjzjrBl65MOAvOB9CW65_imk8Dd5f1TrxpSwOZBjyNY-Wut_SCms0XFEJJSXmnTBYU4AETuxQ8ccCrRZTpTKmOv45MLI5l9C490syEDPZoKdoN6I5dvLDCsZ31VE/w320-h278/BotswanaGriffithX.JPG" title="Giraffe Chobe National Park Botswana" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Giraffe - Chobe National Park Botswana</b><br /></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table>There are also large herds of buffalo and a population of lions in Chobe National Park. The Chobe River constitutes the ideal habitat for water-dependent animals, including hippos, Nile crocodiles, waterbuck, and the near-threatened red lechwe antelope. Other Chobe dwellers include puku antelope, leopard, cheetah, and the endangered African wild dog.<br /><br /><b><i><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Zv8de-zgOvoNzmsZmjVFCFjf92YB3efOQo5ElfBNdLvg2bak-xy2V1ZIGIbh0Sox7J3qhUxi6-bEY-M1G830K7LAnF6uwG03JZOVNqdI3qXEc5ogPHKYZpGBQ03mw63hxNa56o__juQm6qvyB_xAyVatSatTBKO7VxKO1Lt3MI1Kr6iJOBViX9nm/s2889/BotswanaHipposFightingX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hippos Fighting Chobe National Park Botswana" border="0" data-original-height="2217" data-original-width="2889" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Zv8de-zgOvoNzmsZmjVFCFjf92YB3efOQo5ElfBNdLvg2bak-xy2V1ZIGIbh0Sox7J3qhUxi6-bEY-M1G830K7LAnF6uwG03JZOVNqdI3qXEc5ogPHKYZpGBQ03mw63hxNa56o__juQm6qvyB_xAyVatSatTBKO7VxKO1Lt3MI1Kr6iJOBViX9nm/w320-h246/BotswanaHipposFightingX.JPG" title="Hippos Fighting Chobe National Park Botswana" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Hippos Fighting - Chobe National Park</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Best time to visit Chobe National Park…</i></b> The dry season (May through October) in Chobe National Park is considered best for safari game viewing because it is easier to see many more animals coming out of the dry forest for water along the Chobe River. Chobe can get crowded with vehicles this time of year and is the most expensive time to visit. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFjPLt6MDrxX0haWCIDAxO4f45fzG4fFaADgyNjlVcR3G4DPqNDa7-Te2iAvjoi61Z4q7KgMODzg8IZNZPlwP6XCl8_g1OWqufm2whUFRo5ohKWdJM0cZN_5kEUkUZco4-YeOXYP6ggovP1PhlUGGZjk9Crd0iO80v48lU6yTGYPxGbqyaYHcGvXLR/s3488/ZimVictoriaFallsMainFallsZimX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Magnificent Victoria Falls Zimbabwe Wayne Dunlap" border="0" data-original-height="2316" data-original-width="3488" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFjPLt6MDrxX0haWCIDAxO4f45fzG4fFaADgyNjlVcR3G4DPqNDa7-Te2iAvjoi61Z4q7KgMODzg8IZNZPlwP6XCl8_g1OWqufm2whUFRo5ohKWdJM0cZN_5kEUkUZco4-YeOXYP6ggovP1PhlUGGZjk9Crd0iO80v48lU6yTGYPxGbqyaYHcGvXLR/w320-h212/ZimVictoriaFallsMainFallsZimX.JPG" title="Magnificent Victoria Falls Zimbabwe Wayne Dunlap" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Magnificent Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Chobe National Park's green season (November through February) is less expensive but you may see significantly less animals. At this time, there are more baby animals and <a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/Zimbabwe%20Zambia%20Victoria%20Falls" target="_blank"><i>Victoria Falls (click here to view) </i></a>has much more water flowing over it.<br /><br /></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSjBrP0UNK5wYw6V__IHsKMj9JqUl1HT9I1AYeMeGMHfcZ-ZOv7IprP8m1QqfpO_zPnFoV7ybi7Iv7iR-k9I5v4plgpF9Le_Dwpctws1vfftZjGInkV0IrPoKDEAm5Tjs4bspxYS4wuJDE3UFz5ijgtGXTN2P_UZggLXOqpPU5h1-iD6cM20sTylE/s3303/BotswanaBirdsinTreeX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Love This Photo Taken at Chobe National Park Botswana Birds in Tree" border="0" data-original-height="2926" data-original-width="3303" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSjBrP0UNK5wYw6V__IHsKMj9JqUl1HT9I1AYeMeGMHfcZ-ZOv7IprP8m1QqfpO_zPnFoV7ybi7Iv7iR-k9I5v4plgpF9Le_Dwpctws1vfftZjGInkV0IrPoKDEAm5Tjs4bspxYS4wuJDE3UFz5ijgtGXTN2P_UZggLXOqpPU5h1-iD6cM20sTylE/w320-h283/BotswanaBirdsinTreeX.JPG" title="Love This Photo Taken at Chobe National Park Botswana Birds in Tree" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Love This Photo Taken at Chobe</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">When visiting Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, you can purchase a <b>KAZA UNIVISA</b> (available for US$50 when we visited) at the airport allowing you multiple entries into Zimbabwe as well as day trip opportunities to Zambia for the many adventures offered there and Botswana to visit Chobe National Park. The KAZA UNIVISA is a good deal rather than paying for multiple Visas. If you only intend to visit Zimbabwe a single-entry Visa will probably be less expensive.<br /><br /></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ5aLaVGqfVU3Zm2kdyaG8PHt6ifM0RFs7oMcPKQLcsnOx78nGT8PrCpv0vcgU3bhH1dsV5fqxW-gZlRR5Xmj-dldmlA-FfDPsYDGlv-t3MOldNggRv-v_Dk5c0ejdZQgYLd1By-rs5tGCA7vC-ENzTmWYa11kskpzc1pENky86fLoJ5gCoQpbFZ3y/s1200/BotswanaDeltaX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="1200" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ5aLaVGqfVU3Zm2kdyaG8PHt6ifM0RFs7oMcPKQLcsnOx78nGT8PrCpv0vcgU3bhH1dsV5fqxW-gZlRR5Xmj-dldmlA-FfDPsYDGlv-t3MOldNggRv-v_Dk5c0ejdZQgYLd1By-rs5tGCA7vC-ENzTmWYa11kskpzc1pENky86fLoJ5gCoQpbFZ3y/s320/BotswanaDeltaX.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Okavango Delta - Botswana</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span>If you wish to stay longer in Botswana, safari lovers will also enjoy Botswana’s <b>Okavango Delta </b>famous for its beautiful scenery and was recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Longer Visas are required.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br /></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsGY4SpcqJxYbcC9CyV3VKU83Wy-TIWUnESu8vSr3Rfw1W4U3WTfa1DQixQ7lGxRJXrmybP8BVc9LilmpKcASSvSvvbssiisteiqm0GTjzCNns9E5cHv4QoBer3mAhJN7ZyUkSM2QXxp3u35qCZXZUMvJNOI1lrJtmRxn9P7q7OrIHV9AZfMZeNu9Y/s500/Big-5-collage4.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="500" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsGY4SpcqJxYbcC9CyV3VKU83Wy-TIWUnESu8vSr3Rfw1W4U3WTfa1DQixQ7lGxRJXrmybP8BVc9LilmpKcASSvSvvbssiisteiqm0GTjzCNns9E5cHv4QoBer3mAhJN7ZyUkSM2QXxp3u35qCZXZUMvJNOI1lrJtmRxn9P7q7OrIHV9AZfMZeNu9Y/w200-h160/Big-5-collage4.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Safari 'Big Five'</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Interesting African Safari fact...</i> The term <b>“Big Five”</b> originally referred to the difficulty in hunting the lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and African buffalo. These five large African mammal species were known to be dangerous and it was considered a feat by trophy hunters to bring them home.<br /></span></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga6Bso0F_to1eHnon_1BsPjqs2uHFtxtnfr7_ZzHiVwWO-23_tNMsEf9LgkMx93SqM8JirJ3MMO2743p7chSr1HosOZuoQT8Cu91kq1lU8qj2JRNTSZDePxsnWI2YiTRSUKvXXQrE82hPq6emTV_gYihdjIWm27RQF4_OBIKwNaml4C1dJy95ulITh/s1300/BotswanaSignX.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="832" data-original-width="1300" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga6Bso0F_to1eHnon_1BsPjqs2uHFtxtnfr7_ZzHiVwWO-23_tNMsEf9LgkMx93SqM8JirJ3MMO2743p7chSr1HosOZuoQT8Cu91kq1lU8qj2JRNTSZDePxsnWI2YiTRSUKvXXQrE82hPq6emTV_gYihdjIWm27RQF4_OBIKwNaml4C1dJy95ulITh/s320/BotswanaSignX.webp" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">The economic boom from diamond mining has made <b>Botswana’s people</b> have one of Africa’s highest per capita income. 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Richards Bay Game Reserve was created in 1935 to protect lagoon animals including hippos and crocodiles and features 256 species of aquatic birds.</span><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvCnu5X3UtTN6HXtZV9RPO5RJFdT04g7mAdfz-TG67-AfS3BhPwWAmQ4DsvoZY-iBl7mRj2pIEn174v7iWX-Us7tRO_gC-Qcx5SZTQmPPLT7_Cmc3gcdVU_9eYt3pPbeRKcIbqNfHADfTIMX_xRrIN28wpgJ549-CVIH5i9hklvOrmuJd6jEmjUr6W/s4000/RichardsBayZebrasHluhluve-ImfolozaX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Zebras -Hluhluve-Imfoloza Game Reserve Richards Bay South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvCnu5X3UtTN6HXtZV9RPO5RJFdT04g7mAdfz-TG67-AfS3BhPwWAmQ4DsvoZY-iBl7mRj2pIEn174v7iWX-Us7tRO_gC-Qcx5SZTQmPPLT7_Cmc3gcdVU_9eYt3pPbeRKcIbqNfHADfTIMX_xRrIN28wpgJ549-CVIH5i9hklvOrmuJd6jEmjUr6W/w320-h240/RichardsBayZebrasHluhluve-ImfolozaX.JPG" title="Zebras -Hluhluve-Imfoloza Game Reserve Richards Bay South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span>Zebras - <span>Hluhluve-Imfoloza Game Reserve</span></span></b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">While in Richards Bay, we chose to do game viewing in <b>Hluhluve-Imfoloza Game Reserve</b> and a boat ride on St. Lucia Wetland Park booked through Viator. In a huge area of 350 square miles, Hluhluve-Imfoloza can provide a ‘Big Five’ and more game viewing experience. It also encompasses one of the most biologically diverse habitats with a mix of forest, woodland, savanna, and grassland. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCQBupXHmbvCz0ags6e5UFfCgmq7XTQ6xImnMlpq6hIEBtHdd3VIVJHi9vACUrTL_Ild-9x26nrAoSAh54hjApUDvm2s-nbYubOwMVcpBKXw0Evh53IfPTqteW0YFOVfeU7uCLu8f7EDqhm64VpvWauS7Gq6OvQd78gWdkKX6M4wnPAjLDncfOgP3_/s1414/RichardsBayElephant%20Hluhluve-ImfolozaX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Elephant Hluhluve-Imfoloza Game Reserve Richards Bay South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="932" data-original-width="1414" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCQBupXHmbvCz0ags6e5UFfCgmq7XTQ6xImnMlpq6hIEBtHdd3VIVJHi9vACUrTL_Ild-9x26nrAoSAh54hjApUDvm2s-nbYubOwMVcpBKXw0Evh53IfPTqteW0YFOVfeU7uCLu8f7EDqhm64VpvWauS7Gq6OvQd78gWdkKX6M4wnPAjLDncfOgP3_/w320-h211/RichardsBayElephant%20Hluhluve-ImfolozaX.JPG" title="Elephant Hluhluve-Imfoloza Game Reserve Richards Bay South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Elephant - <span><span><span><span>Hluhluve-Imfoloza Game Reserve</span></span></span></span></b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">There are about 1,250 species of plants and trees in the </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hluhluve-Imfoloza Game Reserve</span></span>. They emphasize conservation of the white rhino that was close to extinction and now they have the worlds largest white rhino population. Game viewing is usually good all year - the day we visited in January from Richards Bay it was hot and animals were less frequent.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCi2ippkwcuxwuGxJokLFEOOTAy9RdLb7YufCDJYWlZiBJ5LNCwybJOmZiZDzOoIg5wY8nWASSoWhVxMj9pNLYPI3s29vOGzZNgfa9lLn7B0FzFpxD3tD2jMFZPKh4iJe8mguuIe7BXwj1PeU7vtVHNwdCYkbWgAPb7IvcaDfJQMgSebY3x1Hrvvx4/s605/RichardsBayrhino%20Hluhluve-ImfolozaX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="605" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCi2ippkwcuxwuGxJokLFEOOTAy9RdLb7YufCDJYWlZiBJ5LNCwybJOmZiZDzOoIg5wY8nWASSoWhVxMj9pNLYPI3s29vOGzZNgfa9lLn7B0FzFpxD3tD2jMFZPKh4iJe8mguuIe7BXwj1PeU7vtVHNwdCYkbWgAPb7IvcaDfJQMgSebY3x1Hrvvx4/w400-h297/RichardsBayrhino%20Hluhluve-ImfolozaX.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><b>White Rhino</b></span></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Hluhluve</b> is the oldest game reserve in Africa, declared by Zulu kings in 1895, and is an area of rounded hills and valleys known for good game and bird spotting.<b> iMfoloza</b>, the southern part of the park, is best known as the base for Operation Rhino in the 1950’s and 1960’s responsible for saving the <b>white rhino</b> (see photo) from extinction. They are now combined to form a single game park. Offering a unique biodiversity, it is a unique mix of forests, hilly terrain, open savannah, riverine forest, and wetlands.<br /></span></span><p></p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfyCjtaY1Vo5n8_IIN7EWGSX_HfRIZKCBsaEfHfQRSQNc_CP6I8cz0iq7z7yM2EPS1UUIxDQGnMd5v3tER4b1g_10ReHD7Xdsaw_cc9yfCrFWEhGphaPRUEdeiLBSLnYh5LZ2hWoeky4ywImTpePL4geMpLRF7o-10_HJChvcPHtw5smNA2hRdZazG/s3902/RichardsBayHipposStLuciaWetlandParkX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Family of Hippos St. Lucia Wetland Park Richards Bay South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="2134" data-original-width="3902" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfyCjtaY1Vo5n8_IIN7EWGSX_HfRIZKCBsaEfHfQRSQNc_CP6I8cz0iq7z7yM2EPS1UUIxDQGnMd5v3tER4b1g_10ReHD7Xdsaw_cc9yfCrFWEhGphaPRUEdeiLBSLnYh5LZ2hWoeky4ywImTpePL4geMpLRF7o-10_HJChvcPHtw5smNA2hRdZazG/w320-h175/RichardsBayHipposStLuciaWetlandParkX.JPG" title="Family of Hippos St. Lucia Wetland Park Richards Bay South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b><span>Family of Hippos - </span></b><span><b><span>St. Lucia Wetland Park</span></b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">From our boat ride in the lagoon of<b> St. Lucia Wetland Park</b>, we greatly enjoyed our very close view of two <b>hippo</b> families and learning about this interesting animal (see photo). St Lucia Wetlands makes it the perfect location for over 400 bird species to thrive.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwBzep03pFdjP74F4P6-W6fXfTQdOEq_82dUcSs8dpch645s31YzwNDrv83c4u7qU7l31ISlgZkJ7AtrryxrHGIU0aVdudwJi68IBCNpbLQQ1KSvUUCykeXZ9WCkaMWTsFZ9BfJiQccDaJ_ML8VEIftHSwSLaCizqZaIXrFlNok2pqjZkuJLbDH-rG/s1600/RichardsBayAlkantstrandBeachX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1600" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwBzep03pFdjP74F4P6-W6fXfTQdOEq_82dUcSs8dpch645s31YzwNDrv83c4u7qU7l31ISlgZkJ7AtrryxrHGIU0aVdudwJi68IBCNpbLQQ1KSvUUCykeXZ9WCkaMWTsFZ9BfJiQccDaJ_ML8VEIftHSwSLaCizqZaIXrFlNok2pqjZkuJLbDH-rG/w400-h193/RichardsBayAlkantstrandBeachX.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Alkantstrand Beach - Richards Bay</span> <br /></b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Richard’s Bay offers visitors entrance into<b> Zululand </b>and opportunities to learn about the interesting Zulu culture at various Zulu cultural villages. The main swimming beach is Blue Flag <b>Alkantstrand Beach</b> (see photo) with lifeguards, a restaurant, picnic spots, and warm Indian Ocean water. Activities enjoyed in Richards Bay include visiting the numerous art galleries, bird watching, fishing, swimming, surfing and canoeing.</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b></b></i></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmW-QP9UJ621zxDuoaEHQLD1MK5J-WP8mwZOGocZc51aPJPBP__6z85JhVstDe-T3NFidG2wOQjU6Th3JTnEHluGJs4q6DBaXlIcP59tTspPIplr7Ys52EdF4fifxEymQiAVTlYRfQFZ91EjBHHDkB8D84EvEfbo3jnMuAz1UCmxsc3Md57KOtmI3/s500/Big-5-collage4.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="500" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmW-QP9UJ621zxDuoaEHQLD1MK5J-WP8mwZOGocZc51aPJPBP__6z85JhVstDe-T3NFidG2wOQjU6Th3JTnEHluGJs4q6DBaXlIcP59tTspPIplr7Ys52EdF4fifxEymQiAVTlYRfQFZ91EjBHHDkB8D84EvEfbo3jnMuAz1UCmxsc3Md57KOtmI3/s320/Big-5-collage4.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Safari 'Big Five'</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Interesting African Safari fact...</b></i> The term “<b>Big Five</b>” originally referred to the difficulty in hunting the <b>lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and African buffalo</b>. These five large African mammal species were known to be dangerous and it was considered a feat by trophy hunters to bring them home.<br /><br /></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6fhZPXAwmokV4_CqJhk8CbMDQtM-6Y2qOhMVLIGc0prtT1wRc6Xfi7vgr6lm1RP7HHhHgmHAxx_B-ixyKfYwVWTLSanzcsi1zSfk9S6Zf4l7K9Tf5D0u9cEbR388F9o__B-lrY1GQysk3IG6TyfwfScADXeBIkol_4TR4HTmzwpxuWPjXITCoVr0k/s1584/RichardsBay%20MapHluhluve-ImfolozaMap.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1446" data-original-width="1584" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6fhZPXAwmokV4_CqJhk8CbMDQtM-6Y2qOhMVLIGc0prtT1wRc6Xfi7vgr6lm1RP7HHhHgmHAxx_B-ixyKfYwVWTLSanzcsi1zSfk9S6Zf4l7K9Tf5D0u9cEbR388F9o__B-lrY1GQysk3IG6TyfwfScADXeBIkol_4TR4HTmzwpxuWPjXITCoVr0k/s320/RichardsBay%20MapHluhluve-ImfolozaMap.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span><span style="font-family: arial;">Map </span>- <span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hluhluve-Imfoloza Game Reserve</span></span></span></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Although, animals are much more abundant in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, Botswana’s Okavango Delta, and the game viewing and great migration in Kenya’s Masai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti, </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hluhluve-Imfoloza Game Reserve</span></span> makes for a fun game viewing excursion from Richards Bay.<br /><br /><i><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr2vJX9bTeVMwWZs9M-maXgzu_x7sItgePIS2gj14HAlq62tkD2p7Dsru_TuX-BuR_gjMrP79f5pD-JKWKWi4C1qcpkjMyrc9smV87ZM3crsQpLqQoiXeTP3bzc5inoI201Mz2U79m7yzM8D1FVBY6kT_FXMB_Wydh1qtEZklnkg2CPBckuDofRKl8/s800/RichardsBayMapX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="442" data-original-width="800" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr2vJX9bTeVMwWZs9M-maXgzu_x7sItgePIS2gj14HAlq62tkD2p7Dsru_TuX-BuR_gjMrP79f5pD-JKWKWi4C1qcpkjMyrc9smV87ZM3crsQpLqQoiXeTP3bzc5inoI201Mz2U79m7yzM8D1FVBY6kT_FXMB_Wydh1qtEZklnkg2CPBckuDofRKl8/s320/RichardsBayMapX.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span>Map - Richards Bay, South Africa</span></b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>A word about South Africa’s <b>‘Load Sharing’</b>…</i> periodically electricity is lost randomly day and night. Hotels, restaurants, attractions, etc. are prepared for this because it happens daily. Commonly there is a light powered by a battery that you can turn on (we could read with it) and some places have backup generators. It would be good to bring a small flashlight to use at night while visiting Richards Bay.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Click on these links to view other places we visited in Southern Africa...</i> <br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa%20Cape%20Town" target="_blank"><b>Cape Town, South Africa</b></a></span></i></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa%20Beautiful%20Garden%20Route" target="_blank"><span><b>Garden Route, South Africa</b></span></a></i></span></span></p><h3 class="post-title entry-title">
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This beautiful area is located 1 1/2 hours from <i><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa%20Cape%20Town" target="_blank">Cape Town (click here to view) </a></i>and has earned a reputation as the best land-based whale-watching destination in Africa - maybe the world. Hermanus is also known for its beautiful beaches, gourmet restaurants with great seafood, fertile winelands, and impressive selection of boutique shops and galleries. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ7vKgTRFylVOfZbqpuWQ5BIwMJ8sdUKw7UHCUui-RKrnqW5sdqBF5ZjePWCaX_bMnpXPIW9ePL4AjbHQjZq2QOVR-Vb_soaRWNLclAdTQsrLYHfcS3ek2KYos4Eyr816m8aIDuQYb8sWcONgM6lMyGcjDyaH90Xuc5uSqeIT4vvnidBq4GaIrGmOl/s1361/hermanus.webp" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hermanus South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="835" data-original-width="1361" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ7vKgTRFylVOfZbqpuWQ5BIwMJ8sdUKw7UHCUui-RKrnqW5sdqBF5ZjePWCaX_bMnpXPIW9ePL4AjbHQjZq2QOVR-Vb_soaRWNLclAdTQsrLYHfcS3ek2KYos4Eyr816m8aIDuQYb8sWcONgM6lMyGcjDyaH90Xuc5uSqeIT4vvnidBq4GaIrGmOl/w320-h196/hermanus.webp" title="Hermanus South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Hermanus South Africa</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">With its Mediterranean climate, Hermanus is a favorite retirement community and considered by many to be one of the safest towns in South Africa. Despite its fame, Hermanus has maintained its rustic charm and natural seaside beauty.</span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh65p0Yi97ZFigUDSaYL8kd0kbzPm4gWI1kyFaor5RnNHQRfXJii3IUIMlWEKMEUUQ9LRMh-fBqkD8VYXEtf6qNv7ys0d_dAkm50d1th6kB3ZNMfDa5dU4-w4yaU6vo6vZ-L-1QcSGSO37Nr6kgMkIThYYX8t_l5nVVS4T4PzhesZQihcCFALU7Z2cH/s4000/HermanusOrcusBeachEstary.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Onrus Beach Hermanus" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh65p0Yi97ZFigUDSaYL8kd0kbzPm4gWI1kyFaor5RnNHQRfXJii3IUIMlWEKMEUUQ9LRMh-fBqkD8VYXEtf6qNv7ys0d_dAkm50d1th6kB3ZNMfDa5dU4-w4yaU6vo6vZ-L-1QcSGSO37Nr6kgMkIThYYX8t_l5nVVS4T4PzhesZQihcCFALU7Z2cH/w400-h300/HermanusOrcusBeachEstary.JPG" title="Onrus Beach Hermanus" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Onrus Beach - Hermanus</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hermanus has <b>beautiful Blue Flag beaches.</b> The popular large <b>Grotto Beach</b> overlooks Walker Bay with its restaurant, nearby walking trail, and umbrella and lounge chair rentals. With its grassy lawn terraces, secluded <b>Voëlklip Beach</b> tends to be less crowded and considered one of the best beaches in the Western Cape. We enjoyed </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Onrus Beach </b>(see photo)<b>.</b></span></span> A Blue Flag beach is rated for cleanliness, safety, lifeguards, and facilities like showers and clean public toilets.</span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_8B4NEat084pPZ8Uwrw0YwnsFeenq9310RSil1sc3sM0UXiuYLEgLZ1gExI_VJnUvYiezWqDZipAGFtzFj6oxqz29Q4I1miVNZtFMOZ-hy7rfaaTiggSxaOgDf21tulfv0Cnx31F-vFvKUZvDgZfIomMqXNegYUSqaOBqV0HZaSDQSolheWsIbHLq/s900/Hermanusbientangs-cave-hermanus.jpg.webp" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Bientang's Cave Restaurant Hermanus" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="900" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_8B4NEat084pPZ8Uwrw0YwnsFeenq9310RSil1sc3sM0UXiuYLEgLZ1gExI_VJnUvYiezWqDZipAGFtzFj6oxqz29Q4I1miVNZtFMOZ-hy7rfaaTiggSxaOgDf21tulfv0Cnx31F-vFvKUZvDgZfIomMqXNegYUSqaOBqV0HZaSDQSolheWsIbHLq/w400-h266/Hermanusbientangs-cave-hermanus.jpg.webp" title="Bientang's Cave Restaurant Hermanus" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span><i>Bientang's Cave Restaurant </i></span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">We enjoyed visiting the <b>New Harbor Waterfront</b> area (see photo below) with its many good restaurants and craft market featuring African merchandise. We liked the upstairs <i>La Penlola</i> restaurant with its wonderful menu, view, and service. Also, for a unique experience in Hermanus, try the rustic-chic <i>Bientang's Cave Restaurant & Wine Bar</i>... the restaurant spills out onto the rocky out cove of Walker Bay with good food and drinks (see photo).<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FassDeOwN_afU_anD7V2pXXiG-sY56Vsxya_Ud8LX_901t99jvAiClL7C1HNNQwM3XQep7Rsi4DwgGsC68-ABUa_O0-FFDggDi2T3LD0TB3FzcFB2nMP70DWV0Cb-xluv271jrCOZtZ-N7QyhMsfgvjlQHKtojtJOkYHr_2f9sCkF8UIvAVyWolS/s768/hermanusWhalesX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Southern Right Whales from Cliff Hermanus" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="768" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FassDeOwN_afU_anD7V2pXXiG-sY56Vsxya_Ud8LX_901t99jvAiClL7C1HNNQwM3XQep7Rsi4DwgGsC68-ABUa_O0-FFDggDi2T3LD0TB3FzcFB2nMP70DWV0Cb-xluv271jrCOZtZ-N7QyhMsfgvjlQHKtojtJOkYHr_2f9sCkF8UIvAVyWolS/w400-h266/hermanusWhalesX.jpg" title="Southern Right Whales from Cliff Hermanus" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Southern Right Whales from Cliff</span><br /></b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">To see migratory <b>Southern Right Whales</b>, visit between June and November. The best months are August to October. You can view them right from the cliffs (see photo) or book a whale watching boat tour. The multi-day <b>Hermanus Whale Festival</b> takes place in late September or early October celebrating the calving and mating season and other marine wildlife with food and craft stalls, ocean-themed activities, and exhibitions that emphasize education. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj9fQEZfsNADxKA_3ybSss5xfN6ktb4nC40_PAfG83McWrArY14fsVqb1NCvPfB0wOlhlVfDI1wV1cNtayKAH7RuAxpAXUX_TeBr4K4iqgrynO5lyA_LYljoaKlIQ1zCIYSyNr2TlDLIS66_z76CyrLYRKFMSGT3UqBAdEVxZ1dAKC9aFqSEYjl0xq/s626/HermanusWhaleMuseumX.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Whale House Museum Hermanus" border="0" data-original-height="352" data-original-width="626" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj9fQEZfsNADxKA_3ybSss5xfN6ktb4nC40_PAfG83McWrArY14fsVqb1NCvPfB0wOlhlVfDI1wV1cNtayKAH7RuAxpAXUX_TeBr4K4iqgrynO5lyA_LYljoaKlIQ1zCIYSyNr2TlDLIS66_z76CyrLYRKFMSGT3UqBAdEVxZ1dAKC9aFqSEYjl0xq/w320-h180/HermanusWhaleMuseumX.png" title="Whale House Museum Hermanus" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span><b>Whale House Museum - Hermanus<br /></b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Once hunted to near extinction, the whales are now protected. The <b>Old Harbour Museum </b>contains exhibitions that explain the local whaling industry and has a massive exhibit of a whale skeleton at the <b>Whale House Museum </b>across the street (see photo). This is a very popular time to visit Hermanus so book early.</span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpdsvMJNT0Z0uyMGbzfCbumewRgieN30uzOe-QX-CETAmz-EADngQa06ciQHj34unBcgCOZSjSu-XgCHCRgPJqZAEQTpcWA1SZBeFaqVgAhS-L_wsidNrBxs-l-3mtQ1h8IljLxJEhQRvhoDjPnLY5VJy6dT9kgyqxpnJ2BMnbR6uSqcxMAqNKCToQ/s979/HermanusWineMapX.jpeg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Map Hermanus Wine Region" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="979" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpdsvMJNT0Z0uyMGbzfCbumewRgieN30uzOe-QX-CETAmz-EADngQa06ciQHj34unBcgCOZSjSu-XgCHCRgPJqZAEQTpcWA1SZBeFaqVgAhS-L_wsidNrBxs-l-3mtQ1h8IljLxJEhQRvhoDjPnLY5VJy6dT9kgyqxpnJ2BMnbR6uSqcxMAqNKCToQ/w320-h261/HermanusWineMapX.jpeg" title="Map Hermanus Wine Region" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Map Hermanus Wine Region</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">With 16 local vineyards (wine farms - see map) producing high quality wines, Hermanus is a great base for a <b>wine tasting tour</b>. <i>Bouchard Finlayson</i> and <i>Hamilton Russel </i>are well known with beautiful venues. The <b>Hermanus Wine Village</b> before your turn onto the Hermanus wine route offers a large selection of South African wines and regular tastings.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6-ua7871DUXep2JqM5POtzb4dgG29Pl6moWN7J_pkH4DX_VoB_NMbj7HAJDyMETDAlcUBMsaUzjqh_toJg-3JUyZQ-LEqBVZ7ITzsHMfGHfggGYKK8o2X1LFG_gbz6FI8ZNOzoMQ85TWhke5jiFtxEcHbQaKkrsbmVYYxDibvpxb1BNlZS2KsCPyF/s1200/HermanusCliffPath.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cliff Path Hermanus" border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6-ua7871DUXep2JqM5POtzb4dgG29Pl6moWN7J_pkH4DX_VoB_NMbj7HAJDyMETDAlcUBMsaUzjqh_toJg-3JUyZQ-LEqBVZ7ITzsHMfGHfggGYKK8o2X1LFG_gbz6FI8ZNOzoMQ85TWhke5jiFtxEcHbQaKkrsbmVYYxDibvpxb1BNlZS2KsCPyF/w400-h225/HermanusCliffPath.jpg" title="Cliff Path Hermanus" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Cliff Path - Hermanus</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">The <b>Cliff Path</b> (see photo) is a scenic 5-mile long walking path along the beautiful rugged coastline from the New Harbour to Grotto Beach with a boardwalk and stairs (see photo). Other fun activities to enjoy while in Hermanus include taking a sea-kayaking trip for an up close and personal with Walker Bay’s marine creatures, dune and mountain biking, Scuba diving, surfing, ziplining, golfing, hiking in the Fernkloof Nature Reserve, a visit to abalone sea farm Heart of Abalone, top-rated beauty and wellness spas, First Fridays ArtWalk, and the Saturday Country Market.<br /></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTAa-lk9oitXGUdauu-_7duHfVN7OYZjFqFcLBOPYgGs2BYi6RpY4sVK0ZZ1tmsdz6fN7gZp8Xn5EEeZNiKISmGjNrEmNc337ofoGIWKeZBhyM4XThcgmivj0ojoUv4M2QBmQe4AE0QE7ak9eBC_p_oyzUoMsUnTsuBCfgvUxoajHwmhesJ1iCtl1J/s500/HermanusstationX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hermanus Railway Station" border="0" data-original-height="278" data-original-width="500" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTAa-lk9oitXGUdauu-_7duHfVN7OYZjFqFcLBOPYgGs2BYi6RpY4sVK0ZZ1tmsdz6fN7gZp8Xn5EEeZNiKISmGjNrEmNc337ofoGIWKeZBhyM4XThcgmivj0ojoUv4M2QBmQe4AE0QE7ak9eBC_p_oyzUoMsUnTsuBCfgvUxoajHwmhesJ1iCtl1J/w320-h178/HermanusstationX.jpg" title="Hermanus Railway Station" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span>Hermanus Railway Station</span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span>Interestingly, Hermanus has a <b>historic railway station</b> building without a railway line (see photo). The founders of the town decided not to lay any tracks because it would have made Hermanus more commercial and they felt Hermanus needed to stay a small fisherman's village. Locals refer to it as "the village.”</span></span></p><p><br /></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvRsv4cxStVI4jzmEDL5zdWecpHYZfbwe5PA0jXwqA5aACKGHR9kgfV6WOtXLIfDszUBSSzO0xHC4HSgtGNsmyKu3X9HB1mWSte7DGgy4ZjIAu9M65JMAjCNoIvC8khcb_Ka0C2ISzyjfgUoIk_qn7Pr9yV_p0dL210wtyuPwtBAbaSEAmx78lYXSH/s4000/HermanusKenedy'sVillaRoomX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Kennedy’s Beach Villa Hermanus" border="0" data-original-height="2540" data-original-width="4000" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvRsv4cxStVI4jzmEDL5zdWecpHYZfbwe5PA0jXwqA5aACKGHR9kgfV6WOtXLIfDszUBSSzO0xHC4HSgtGNsmyKu3X9HB1mWSte7DGgy4ZjIAu9M65JMAjCNoIvC8khcb_Ka0C2ISzyjfgUoIk_qn7Pr9yV_p0dL210wtyuPwtBAbaSEAmx78lYXSH/w320-h203/HermanusKenedy'sVillaRoomX.JPG" title="Kennedy’s Beach Villa Hermanus" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Kennedy’s</i> Beach Villa</b></span> </span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">For a fun unique experience, we stayed in the charming <b>Kennedy’s </b>old-world Beach Villa overlooking Hermanus’ beautiful family-friendly Blue Flag <b>Onrus Beach</b> and estuary. The huge Beach Villa has a kitchen, pool table, and antique furniture (see photo).</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMoNCTdAIdlfhtp_NlOfEHaaWJXDx7roiORp4p20eGbapqV3wf5do03qfz0aKlZdepHCcVo98ryZh7B0UdtbnD31wpI3ewazg-7Ys8wUkrxDEIUkYr9WGEgEtBe6AWpJWlSl_CnAm4Ki_9mEhJ0l6saEhKC02AIPgoudYuwkTwa80XFqOx3grcpoJ/s4000/HermanusKenedysVillaRoomLoungeArea.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Kennedy's Beach Villa Hermanus" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMoNCTdAIdlfhtp_NlOfEHaaWJXDx7roiORp4p20eGbapqV3wf5do03qfz0aKlZdepHCcVo98ryZh7B0UdtbnD31wpI3ewazg-7Ys8wUkrxDEIUkYr9WGEgEtBe6AWpJWlSl_CnAm4Ki_9mEhJ0l6saEhKC02AIPgoudYuwkTwa80XFqOx3grcpoJ/w320-h240/HermanusKenedysVillaRoomLoungeArea.JPG" title="Kennedy's Beach Villa Hermanus" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Kennedy's Beach Villa <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></b></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Only for you, the Kennedy's Beach Villa also includes a private outdoor bathtub under trees and a private grassy lounge area overlooking the beach and estuary - perfect for a romantic getaway (see photo). Within a short walking-distance, you can enjoy the beach and the very nice <i>The Milk on the Beach</i> restaurant overlooking the beach (see photo). This was a fun experience we will long remember.</span></span><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaRvCx1TkhnFsNYKsEADLgsoxO9-XqLhh97OeklyQLKuBBBcts-sxSLuzPuf-UPaPiGUs-Sv3gLbp9b2sfLGdf1ZDrqJsAcNcq2u6BwLpTpzMBOA8vPBBd6vDlWXFhrW2f4P0x9UdvA7Pt_30O2j0gCnxYYjzwQygBbe795h8zjRqO3yFAhGJm-AeS/s3846/HermanusMilkontheBeachRestaurant.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The Milk on the Beach restaurant Hermanus" border="0" data-original-height="2884" data-original-width="3846" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaRvCx1TkhnFsNYKsEADLgsoxO9-XqLhh97OeklyQLKuBBBcts-sxSLuzPuf-UPaPiGUs-Sv3gLbp9b2sfLGdf1ZDrqJsAcNcq2u6BwLpTpzMBOA8vPBBd6vDlWXFhrW2f4P0x9UdvA7Pt_30O2j0gCnxYYjzwQygBbe795h8zjRqO3yFAhGJm-AeS/w200-h150/HermanusMilkontheBeachRestaurant.JPG" title="The Milk on the Beach restaurant Hermanus" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">The Milk on the Beach</span></b></span></i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">The
people of South Africa are wonderful and friendly. We felt safe
visiting the places we wanted to in Hermanus. Driving is on the left-hand
side of the very well-kept roads and 10% tipping in restaurants.</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span><i>A note about South Africa’s<b> ‘Load Sharing’</b>… </i></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAfrhpoLeTPyzV9rhPAPAagXlHhhVGLgYisttM6s6BkMKjn4M3F3UZlmLB1IjtDB1n8e6EIiMK97p5wph8EdamN0N6CGrYzR8cgA07VHvCbvP-jFV67Q74dolH32BuxI_JH8B8uehgSK9iRNGL-hNZ5R7P5r5uSZ6f3pvGXzWj7tDjhzeMYYZfuDF0/s3896/HermanusHarbourWaterfrontX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="New Harbor Waterfront Hermanus" border="0" data-original-height="2646" data-original-width="3896" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAfrhpoLeTPyzV9rhPAPAagXlHhhVGLgYisttM6s6BkMKjn4M3F3UZlmLB1IjtDB1n8e6EIiMK97p5wph8EdamN0N6CGrYzR8cgA07VHvCbvP-jFV67Q74dolH32BuxI_JH8B8uehgSK9iRNGL-hNZ5R7P5r5uSZ6f3pvGXzWj7tDjhzeMYYZfuDF0/w320-h217/HermanusHarbourWaterfrontX.JPG" title="New Harbor Waterfront Hermanus" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><b><span style="font-size: small;">New Harbor Waterfront - Hermanus</span><br /></b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span>periodically electricity is lost randomly day and night. Hotels, restaurants, attractions, etc. are prepared for this because it happens daily. Commonly there is a light powered by a battery that you can turn on (we could read with it) and some places have backup generators. It would be good to bring a small flashlight to use at night while visiting Hermanus.<br /></span></span><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">We wished we had more time to spend in Hermanus than just one day. Do enjoy the many things to do in this area including others not included in this post. <b>HAVE FUN!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Click on these links to view other places we visited in Southern Africa...</i> <br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa%20Cape%20Town" target="_blank"><b>Cape Town, South Africa</b></a></span></i></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa%20Beautiful%20Garden%20Route" target="_blank"><span><b>Garden Route, South Africa</b></span></a></i></span></span></p><h3 class="post-title entry-title">
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It is a favorite destination because of its warm subtropical climate and extensive warm water Indian Ocean beaches. We chose to spend time at uShaka Marine World on Durban’s ‘<b>Golden Mile</b>’, a string of golden beaches with lifeguards and entertainment complexes (see photo). The promenade has numerous restaurants, pubs, shops, and hotels.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiOEvVtJMUXb7RcWKWowz_TNUNq7elu5I0_hVAyYqveLZxjqL2ei9DonmNqFlEM4-0hcS2DvMNtA_D5zGV9pFun7vuQlyXgrIhhhpju-b4friaN3e_e7jS0M8d4-HOaiWmWMx1l8LyZJw7OTk0w27IQ0j4x2lqchPDGM_HJhuEfTT_1stXo1LW47dP/s1492/DurbanuShakaMarineWorldMapX.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1048" data-original-width="1492" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiOEvVtJMUXb7RcWKWowz_TNUNq7elu5I0_hVAyYqveLZxjqL2ei9DonmNqFlEM4-0hcS2DvMNtA_D5zGV9pFun7vuQlyXgrIhhhpju-b4friaN3e_e7jS0M8d4-HOaiWmWMx1l8LyZJw7OTk0w27IQ0j4x2lqchPDGM_HJhuEfTT_1stXo1LW47dP/s320/DurbanuShakaMarineWorldMapX.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Map - </span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">uShaka Marine World</span></b> </span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">We liked Durban’s <b>uShaka Marine World</b> for a fun and entertaining experience. uShaka Marine World water park consists of 8 sections including uShaka Beach, uShaka Village Walk, uShaka Sea World, uShaka Wet ‘n Wild, uShaka Dangerous Creatures, uShaka Sea Animals Encounters Island, uShaka Kids’ World, and Chimp & Zee (see map). </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCYiTyvqjfZL0kKAKn0HkwgOt_Eb-13b7hrwawjH3XKItvmYhX-j_Ozr49Vzp32NHfd8dlCvsYvWjtsAAFR2uNGmAXK9LtT_3yYzQFchsWzXrk8l1WCCe-RVAFqH-4IU8cs2NDxA0nuTA9QLW33l42MJpCr37ipXPninS7o1yPjsjvoRMy2rytcWU0/s4000/DurbanEntertainment%20uShaka%20Marine%20WorldX%20.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCYiTyvqjfZL0kKAKn0HkwgOt_Eb-13b7hrwawjH3XKItvmYhX-j_Ozr49Vzp32NHfd8dlCvsYvWjtsAAFR2uNGmAXK9LtT_3yYzQFchsWzXrk8l1WCCe-RVAFqH-4IU8cs2NDxA0nuTA9QLW33l42MJpCr37ipXPninS7o1yPjsjvoRMy2rytcWU0/s320/DurbanEntertainment%20uShaka%20Marine%20WorldX%20.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>E</b><span style="font-size: small;"><b>xciting Entertaiment - </b></span><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>uShaka Marine World</b></span> </span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Each attraction you pay for separately - some popular ones can be purchased as a bundled ticket. We found prices for the attractions are a good value. Durban’s uShaka Marine World is fun for all ages and you will see a lot of families here. Go early during peak season when school is out because it is popular with locals and lines form.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ZCB5leo-kVylSTOdqZEqMpcj20ncUNEdUCisSvH2lSYKABOCoNBkPzfLHLLpBrkPHEpMeS5eOTu7ri8L-newdfCXGayN2bGEVgo3FggpJ1N-CQJi3D6eYhtQr1z7T6pLOvagq4P3EsGkh-H26nJHikFCDBuzO6nufJOMSt6QgDfuY4E1nxnK2HZ0/s3929/Durban%20uShaka%20Beach2X.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="UShaka Beach Durban South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="1790" data-original-width="3929" height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ZCB5leo-kVylSTOdqZEqMpcj20ncUNEdUCisSvH2lSYKABOCoNBkPzfLHLLpBrkPHEpMeS5eOTu7ri8L-newdfCXGayN2bGEVgo3FggpJ1N-CQJi3D6eYhtQr1z7T6pLOvagq4P3EsGkh-H26nJHikFCDBuzO6nufJOMSt6QgDfuY4E1nxnK2HZ0/w320-h146/Durban%20uShaka%20Beach2X.JPG" title="UShaka Beach Durban South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>UShaka Beach - Durban, South Africa</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>uShaka Beach</b> (see photo) is free of charge. The warm Indian Ocean and wide beach attracts both locals and tourists. It is nice to cool down from Durban’s warm days with a swim or just walking the beach with your feet in the water. You can learn to surf here.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Uzd9t-bEzagQt61tXalHogYA9rkO70FuRAOXBBw9hUxgLh75MT__uFPOMIfUaPrdMZQgvC4PJnwrdvJGy5cS7cGkfDCC9zqPFMfyOwA9xJHtftW6Gt3Bi1iDy50w8zGPdVmYOwkkiqNr60oAX-FIyuO8fJ_GnFTyuON4Gq6_9z64n-w7maLz-HV-/s700/DurbanSignvillagewalkX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="524" data-original-width="700" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Uzd9t-bEzagQt61tXalHogYA9rkO70FuRAOXBBw9hUxgLh75MT__uFPOMIfUaPrdMZQgvC4PJnwrdvJGy5cS7cGkfDCC9zqPFMfyOwA9xJHtftW6Gt3Bi1iDy50w8zGPdVmYOwkkiqNr60oAX-FIyuO8fJ_GnFTyuON4Gq6_9z64n-w7maLz-HV-/w400-h300/DurbanSignvillagewalkX.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>uSanka Village Walk - <span>uShaka Marine World</span></b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">You start and end your uShaka Marine World experience walking through the covered <b>uShaka Village Walk</b> (see photo) offering a unique shopping experience of quality brand and African merchandise as well as entertainment and dining. It is fun to explore some of the shops. There are many fast food restaurants along the way. We liked the better dining experience at <i><b>John Dory’s</b></i> at the end overlooking the beach. Also, at the end of Durban’s uShaka Village Walk near the beach is where you can also find the other uShaka Marine World attractions.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdpQ6icK19UklXgT1s5No816Zc3DRlfFnkn2dATs9J8qn6frp7T5ieRosIbj2taRMW91PVPOKCnT7yH25xguQZb_TNOKKWxDZNAytBTwL0dDRtwpJ42Fa7e4VZ3QlEaSJbcKbukn2N6kX_UAwXdGrZ9nimZme-DKpgrSUJGd3EZtWjVGzGmWWbJ2Fk/s4000/DurbanuShaka%20Sea%20World%20Aquarium2X.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="uSanka Sea World Aquarium Durban South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdpQ6icK19UklXgT1s5No816Zc3DRlfFnkn2dATs9J8qn6frp7T5ieRosIbj2taRMW91PVPOKCnT7yH25xguQZb_TNOKKWxDZNAytBTwL0dDRtwpJ42Fa7e4VZ3QlEaSJbcKbukn2N6kX_UAwXdGrZ9nimZme-DKpgrSUJGd3EZtWjVGzGmWWbJ2Fk/w200-h150/DurbanuShaka%20Sea%20World%20Aquarium2X.JPG" title="uSanka Sea World Aquarium Durban South Africa" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>uSanka Aquarium</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Don’t miss Durban’s world-class <b>uShaka Sea World Aquarium</b> (see photo), the world’s 5th largest by volume of water and features the interesting marine life of southern Africa. We found the displays and descriptions fascinating. <br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6pc6HEodNyUWxoNNRddNDFeHLBv9hhzwM-16SPS2sTTDafITwiFkWaa2994azS4dMtdPK4_s3yskL8e_BwLRUWx_3xcHJY_RRlxY5bdwbVvEIcdWsq5AWF7ak3vIm60kXqRnlCAAnkg5e0-lWChXsGcI0VVZLD5CIL-mpC_Ts1Dj5A0puyNH9qga6/s3149/Durban%20Dolphin%20ShowX..JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1688" data-original-width="3149" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6pc6HEodNyUWxoNNRddNDFeHLBv9hhzwM-16SPS2sTTDafITwiFkWaa2994azS4dMtdPK4_s3yskL8e_BwLRUWx_3xcHJY_RRlxY5bdwbVvEIcdWsq5AWF7ak3vIm60kXqRnlCAAnkg5e0-lWChXsGcI0VVZLD5CIL-mpC_Ts1Dj5A0puyNH9qga6/s320/Durban%20Dolphin%20ShowX..JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Dolphin Show</span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">- <span>uShaka Sea World Aquarium</span></span></b></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Check the schedule for the fun Dolphin Show (see photo). Skip the boring seal show. The aquarium is cool to beat the heat and very well priced - only about $12/adults or $9/seniors for a wonderful experience. Go here early because lines form.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWwM1v-vYSzJLK-1wwSEceVXxxNgr6oS6JVion03_rE4uGfHZAycdM9coNU6G49UOlx4fzra7QT_Rts22tF7zNKTWIbJgUqX58Tn4ic0gjR7ajNd9YSzIDxOUfwqSUpJQivcSkZX5nerQgkC9P67EjgFcUzSYa9-SYOxB8UlPWuOG5fE_typktbZEx/s4000/Durban%20lazy%20river%20at%20uShaka%20Wet%20%E2%80%98n%20Wild%20X.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="uShaka Wet 'n Wild Lazy River uShaka Marine World Durban South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWwM1v-vYSzJLK-1wwSEceVXxxNgr6oS6JVion03_rE4uGfHZAycdM9coNU6G49UOlx4fzra7QT_Rts22tF7zNKTWIbJgUqX58Tn4ic0gjR7ajNd9YSzIDxOUfwqSUpJQivcSkZX5nerQgkC9P67EjgFcUzSYa9-SYOxB8UlPWuOG5fE_typktbZEx/w320-h240/Durban%20lazy%20river%20at%20uShaka%20Wet%20%E2%80%98n%20Wild%20X.JPG" title="uShaka Wet 'n Wild Lazy River uShaka Marine World Durban South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>uShaka Wet 'n Wild Lazy River</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">The lazy river at <b>uShaka Wet ‘n Wild</b> looked fun (see photo). At <b>uShaka Sea Animals Encounters Island</b> you can snorkel in the lagoon among tropical fish, get up close with dolphins, do a shark dive in a protected cage, and feed the rays and fish. Located in uShaka Village Walk, the <b>uShaka Dangerous Creatures</b> is worth a quick interesting visit where you can see dangerous and venomous snakes from all around the world. <i><b>Durban’s uShaka Marine World is fun!</b></i><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhayVvH1ZS-5NBr2Bzuy8DVT2P6WFAaBud19miECMtubgh7AW5pBNQtr5u4TdOGzWr9kDqEukAkwDvco7Bw_uIGc3bx_FT4NuI4l0e1ZQuFzR8rzDgLUFpCgVdT-R33ZEFfn1pwnxsK7g6SKrOl1i8kNC35PyiZ_k-AS7iDpWRqXy2GJ0hCkkqVMmim/s711/DurbanVictoria%20Indian%20Street%20Market.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="474" data-original-width="711" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhayVvH1ZS-5NBr2Bzuy8DVT2P6WFAaBud19miECMtubgh7AW5pBNQtr5u4TdOGzWr9kDqEukAkwDvco7Bw_uIGc3bx_FT4NuI4l0e1ZQuFzR8rzDgLUFpCgVdT-R33ZEFfn1pwnxsK7g6SKrOl1i8kNC35PyiZ_k-AS7iDpWRqXy2GJ0hCkkqVMmim/w400-h266/DurbanVictoria%20Indian%20Street%20Market.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Victoria Indian Street Market - Durban, South Africa<br /></span></b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Another attractions in Durban include the <b>Umgeni River Bird Park</b> with over 3,000 exotic and indigenous birds as well as four waterfalls and lush vegetation. Shoppers may want to visit Durban’s <b>Victoria Indian Street Market</b> (see photo), a bustling place with temples with exotic sights, sounds, shops, aromas, and Indian food. <br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipUJBR75kZHFfmDhfJvTdaEqXzIPHx3nut9txolvl2MLbzXNN60o-nH8GHKRuKMTRiV6i9FmTjaULDSCM9uXXv2ahQkmmllEWMOKokzoo3rEYhuVCbQ7ilMAFw5FmYCc-dudL6-h60dCuqDJsBDD_AAVbY50BIBmOCNzYwjbAE196ksAnVBrCzW9nk/s4000/RichardsBayZebrasHluhluve-ImfolozaX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipUJBR75kZHFfmDhfJvTdaEqXzIPHx3nut9txolvl2MLbzXNN60o-nH8GHKRuKMTRiV6i9FmTjaULDSCM9uXXv2ahQkmmllEWMOKokzoo3rEYhuVCbQ7ilMAFw5FmYCc-dudL6-h60dCuqDJsBDD_AAVbY50BIBmOCNzYwjbAE196ksAnVBrCzW9nk/s320/RichardsBayZebrasHluhluve-ImfolozaX.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Zebras </b><span style="font-size: small;"><b>- </b><span><b>Hluhluwe-Imfoloza Game Reserve</b></span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">History bluffs may find the <b>Mandela Capture Site</b> and Durban's <b>Kwamuhle Museum</b> interesting. Africa game viewing can be done at <b>Thula Thula Private Game Reserve</b> and <i><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa%20Richards%20Bay%20Hluhluve%20Game%20Reserve"><b>Hluhluwe-Imfoloza Game Reserve</b></a><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa%20Richards%20Bay%20Hluhluve%20Game%20Reserve"> (click here to view)</a></i> in Zululand about 2 hours away.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">When visiting Durban, be cautious of pickpocketing and stay in the safer areas.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i></i></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIe_l1bK8UdJ7oaGKyaP3BEFYH-POvVRlytaGtEqqs9mvZLk3qKqXxh0dQD9r9kMmZKYwoGZPSHSogW5MTt6GXfkqwdmGP_qHHysMY319NUfQMpw2_EvCZ-rNZYHCs7ML17-F0fcJvVfTM7KtoWze90J3iENYpDXo8ancgUWB4i8vJI1-_R6VPm4JX/s976/DurbanMapX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="549" data-original-width="976" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIe_l1bK8UdJ7oaGKyaP3BEFYH-POvVRlytaGtEqqs9mvZLk3qKqXxh0dQD9r9kMmZKYwoGZPSHSogW5MTt6GXfkqwdmGP_qHHysMY319NUfQMpw2_EvCZ-rNZYHCs7ML17-F0fcJvVfTM7KtoWze90J3iENYpDXo8ancgUWB4i8vJI1-_R6VPm4JX/s320/DurbanMapX.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Map - Durban, South Africa</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>A note about <b>‘Load Sharing’ </b>in South Africa…</i> periodically electricity is lost randomly day and night in Durban. 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Award-winning Travel Blogger - Plan Your Escape® World Travel - Unhook Now... for Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10059373448599481668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380068751615027468.post-45103730202968683582023-02-07T10:47:00.014-08:002023-02-16T00:40:07.775-08:00Oudtshoorn & Cango Caves, South Africa<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Oudtshoorn & Cango Caves, South Africa</b> (1/29-30/2023)<br /></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieH15cFDNopnroleIGq1axEPdnHYcDV8Yu7bcvLZHmyMbvcU1ZUtjCWhoqSQh7TYD7WEE_FsLatWiH3S52-OypbSzFma4lrS_YWOAca_2Oul2mpj1rEDOpvrSpgADOV4_ROmNkJem4xPOEuGggVYjp-sEhgvPh-lqQrAjDDMbE1upn5rw9XhVVgo3w/s4000/Oudts11CangoCavesX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cango Caves Oudtshoorn South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieH15cFDNopnroleIGq1axEPdnHYcDV8Yu7bcvLZHmyMbvcU1ZUtjCWhoqSQh7TYD7WEE_FsLatWiH3S52-OypbSzFma4lrS_YWOAca_2Oul2mpj1rEDOpvrSpgADOV4_ROmNkJem4xPOEuGggVYjp-sEhgvPh-lqQrAjDDMbE1upn5rw9XhVVgo3w/w320-h240/Oudts11CangoCavesX.JPG" title="Cango Caves Oudtshoorn South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Not to Miss - Cango Caves, Oudtshoorn</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">We spent one night in <b>Oudtshoorn</b> (pronounced ‘oats-horn’) for an interesting break in the driving trip to the <a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa%20Beautiful%20Garden%20Route" target="_blank"><i>Garden </i></a><i><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa%20Beautiful%20Garden%20Route" target="_blank">Route</a></i> from <i><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa%20Cape%20Town" target="_blank">Cape Town</a> </i>and South Africa’s <i><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa%20Stellenbosch%20Cape%20Winelands%20Wine%20Region%20Franschhoek" target="_blank">Stellenbosch Cape Winelands Wine Region</a></i>. Oudtshoorn’s fertile valleys are encompassed by the Swartberg Mountains to the north and the Outeniqua Mountains to the south creating a scenic landscape. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbTosJVV71EuD2xvBGJYr-ZVoxDM3qu_fgGD3nWJaiVtSHmol7e-UCEnAMyOVoW6q77ammbxZHmj82VGwjU6y_ku-AhizzDCW_NaJrPAwpMgkgGp-LOZryBeTv6_Z8mK11syrrF82WsID9wfO3hvD1bMwYCEneTx7eRLfGPrr4kH71uCzwwcjo127i/s1507/Cogman's%20Kloof%20Pass%20natural%20rock%20tunnelX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Rock Tunnel Cogman's Kloof Pass" border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="1507" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbTosJVV71EuD2xvBGJYr-ZVoxDM3qu_fgGD3nWJaiVtSHmol7e-UCEnAMyOVoW6q77ammbxZHmj82VGwjU6y_ku-AhizzDCW_NaJrPAwpMgkgGp-LOZryBeTv6_Z8mK11syrrF82WsID9wfO3hvD1bMwYCEneTx7eRLfGPrr4kH71uCzwwcjo127i/w320-h253/Cogman's%20Kloof%20Pass%20natural%20rock%20tunnelX.JPG" title="Rock Tunnel Cogman's Kloof Pass" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Rock Tunnel - Cogman's Kloof Pass</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">On the way to Oudtshoorn, the natural rock tunnel at <b>Cogman’s Kloof Pass</b> (see photo) on Route 62 outside Montagu is a beautiful drive. The breathtaking views from the <b>Quteniqua Pass</b> on N9/N12 to George is a beautiful way to drop into the Garden Route. Stop at the <b>4 Passes viewpoint </b>to take it all in.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsXgTlRMdSNoGdjX28UQuK-oa7GIe3gjAgbiesr386MAWvktkBtIQ6B7G58TdLLMoxyACgvrgW_zRoaj9eVtX-HscO0oagsqsPPtkEGu9Eom9ST8Op25FhGNtI-MOYlTLwcmGe85671ss9QgYyX3YmoQKMRAG5hBkqHqKtq56Tg0W-hOsC2ZY3WIXW/s3997/OudstroornCongoCaves1.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cango Caves Oudtshoorn South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="2291" data-original-width="3997" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsXgTlRMdSNoGdjX28UQuK-oa7GIe3gjAgbiesr386MAWvktkBtIQ6B7G58TdLLMoxyACgvrgW_zRoaj9eVtX-HscO0oagsqsPPtkEGu9Eom9ST8Op25FhGNtI-MOYlTLwcmGe85671ss9QgYyX3YmoQKMRAG5hBkqHqKtq56Tg0W-hOsC2ZY3WIXW/w320-h183/OudstroornCongoCaves1.JPG" title="Cango Caves Oudtshoorn South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Dramatic Cango Caves - Oudtshoorn</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">We were fascinated by Oudtshoorn’s <b>Cango Caves</b> where you can visit a series of huge artfully lit caverns and dramatic stalactites and stalagmites that were formed over millions of years in the limestone rock (see photos). The Cango Caves are one of the most visited sites in South Africa. <br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5g_s0R9NZBcV1HXgA6BPwuwpz76E4ZhWuMoZoQA4anGNS7oD2ORzafQWWNYpAXtBjDBZ99AgeS7O0uJk2SrZrEPzTr98me2J1YKRALmPjunqjt6yvuZP5HOP4E5KwJtFh_sD0TD4Sm1YL3rmgPatImwVN4O5uxhyIu_zIu-Cr5hCo5BDjeAdZNNW9/s4000/OudstrornCongoCaves2.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Stalactite Cango Caves Oudtshoorn" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5g_s0R9NZBcV1HXgA6BPwuwpz76E4ZhWuMoZoQA4anGNS7oD2ORzafQWWNYpAXtBjDBZ99AgeS7O0uJk2SrZrEPzTr98me2J1YKRALmPjunqjt6yvuZP5HOP4E5KwJtFh_sD0TD4Sm1YL3rmgPatImwVN4O5uxhyIu_zIu-Cr5hCo5BDjeAdZNNW9/w240-h320/OudstrornCongoCaves2.JPG" title="Stalactite Cango Caves Oudtshoorn" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span>Stalactite - Cango Caves</span></b></span><br /></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Cango Cave 1-hour <b>Heritage Tour</b> is an easy walk with a few stairways taking you through the first six largest and most spectacular halls with informative narrative. The longer <b>Adventure Tour</b> is challenging, involving crawling and narrow tunnels requiring a degree of fitness and for lean people only - the adventurous will enjoy it. Wear light clothing because the temperature inside the Caves is comfortable. Before arriving in Oudtshoorn, it is wise to make advance reservations at <i>reservations@cangocaves.co.za</i>.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrcmZUp2Dz3z4f-gDbv8wMwxZqfKnMEZMcHx2gROPOoYOabFB2d5KT34fSU0ypyKoVahbFbauvX4uPdXhK7biB0HuHyhrbm2WT0XYWvfae-abVSecmLe1PDw3tjpcCsOcY1LZv0GPske2SVJiiheqBJVIAgT69qoB73qyqU49arkP36TH4Xxb_uGsy/s630/OudstoornFeatureMansionX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="630" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrcmZUp2Dz3z4f-gDbv8wMwxZqfKnMEZMcHx2gROPOoYOabFB2d5KT34fSU0ypyKoVahbFbauvX4uPdXhK7biB0HuHyhrbm2WT0XYWvfae-abVSecmLe1PDw3tjpcCsOcY1LZv0GPske2SVJiiheqBJVIAgT69qoB73qyqU49arkP36TH4Xxb_uGsy/s320/OudstoornFeatureMansionX.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>'Feather Mansion' - Oudtshorn</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Oudtshoorn is home to the world's largest ostrich population and bills itself as the <b>ostrich capital of the world</b>, once providing the world with feathers from these animals since the 1860’s. Victorian fashions for ostrich feathers during the turn of the 20th century created fortunes and ‘feather barons’ built mansions (see photo). </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi91chAIHLVewgOXkFUTYKlVpwUGywaXHrlesSEW4Rieu-tKH-Y5oDV722lzZ8Kk5OtHLQb60E8r0VrWRtTw9-rrysKN5ZMQQ-s6YjVynNClRbpyVJc7Zgi5xhLa-08Pv0m8Ws7tWxDfsnUpOpWfSMROcm8Xia_vzmwBjTU1vWv7PmhDxopaT8YVLtd/s3978/OudtsOStrltaneX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ostrich Capital of the World Oudtshoorn South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="2388" data-original-width="3978" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi91chAIHLVewgOXkFUTYKlVpwUGywaXHrlesSEW4Rieu-tKH-Y5oDV722lzZ8Kk5OtHLQb60E8r0VrWRtTw9-rrysKN5ZMQQ-s6YjVynNClRbpyVJc7Zgi5xhLa-08Pv0m8Ws7tWxDfsnUpOpWfSMROcm8Xia_vzmwBjTU1vWv7PmhDxopaT8YVLtd/w320-h192/OudtsOStrltaneX.JPG" title="Ostrich Capital of the World Oudtshoorn South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Ostrich Capital of the World - Oudtshoorn</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today, at an <b>ostrich show farm</b> you can get close and learn about them. You can also buy ostrich leather products and have a farm-style ostrich meal. At the <b>CP Nel Museum,</b> you can learn about ostriches, the interesting history of Oudtshoorn, and tour a mansion.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGrHOUaQxxRyMzO8BI8D7bfBn2hV8xONufrK_kkibmY3tHuP_3bO3I86CNvyTzuWj-C4a__8g8R-Y9Wwr9nOU5C1Sa7ilOk8yozcxchHt5VPDIaMD0kozCOcxeB7IFz3FtxmEgmw-saLPoIx0K8Ghsu_VZ3DJFpqa4xvCqJq6_vVDFtaT0DnANy79N/s600/Oudstoornbuffelsdrift-game-lodgeX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGrHOUaQxxRyMzO8BI8D7bfBn2hV8xONufrK_kkibmY3tHuP_3bO3I86CNvyTzuWj-C4a__8g8R-Y9Wwr9nOU5C1Sa7ilOk8yozcxchHt5VPDIaMD0kozCOcxeB7IFz3FtxmEgmw-saLPoIx0K8Ghsu_VZ3DJFpqa4xvCqJq6_vVDFtaT0DnANy79N/s320/Oudstoornbuffelsdrift-game-lodgeX.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Buffeldrift Game Park & Lodge</b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">People told us they had a good experience at <b>Buffeldrift Game Park & Lodge </b>located just outside Oudtshoorn (see photo). Upscale accommodations are available and activities offered are Bush Safaris (game drive), Night Drives, Meerkat Safaris, Elephant Experiences, Lion Experience, Heritage Nature Walk, and Free-Roaming Cheetah Experience.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkZQjuocertf4VSzmZcbRdojKgrg4p8bMnopep31sU5WCDMUgejFU1C9FzKQPlIIRBagYdDQx4XfykOMPyrQL6LrxBbDlgNleFCJqirmc0BmROvuE1JTRytTu0RlQ4rddJQlb2bOd21fxBLJo04y3TdSwALDdv7Pb3StD047pCcC_ojc5b7_rUhW9C/s700/oudtshoorn-south-africa-pinterest-467x700.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="467" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkZQjuocertf4VSzmZcbRdojKgrg4p8bMnopep31sU5WCDMUgejFU1C9FzKQPlIIRBagYdDQx4XfykOMPyrQL6LrxBbDlgNleFCJqirmc0BmROvuE1JTRytTu0RlQ4rddJQlb2bOd21fxBLJo04y3TdSwALDdv7Pb3StD047pCcC_ojc5b7_rUhW9C/s320/oudtshoorn-south-africa-pinterest-467x700.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Other Things to Do</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Other activities to enjoy while visiting Oudtshoorn include early morning Meerkat Tours which people greatly enjoy, the Cango Wildlife Ranch where you can do a crocodile cage dive, a visit to the Rust-en-Vrede Waterfall, and hot air ballooning. A short drive to the north of Oudtshoorn is the unpaved Swartberg Pass often referred to as the most beautiful scenic drive in South Africa. While in Oudtshoorn, try the <i>Black Swan</i> restaurant for upscale dining.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Driving is on the left-hand side of the road and 10% tipping in Oudtshoorn’s restaurants.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i></i></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCTeT_xap1U9HZJdlJXefOUiZqXl2IYV94dNCOwlD3UsiKMLrnmLmh4wtLjseajyc60-8oE-Irga3SArgbEwbDLc067m23fKhU_6xeT6DvblMF5Wu33uh2MUadCtB_d9RxIMUCS-aX9nd8LC6gkOQj8moXiInQIdj_iBbDlX6r03Hb0y1Ul6S8ekGH/s400/oudtshoorn_map%201X.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="327" data-original-width="400" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCTeT_xap1U9HZJdlJXefOUiZqXl2IYV94dNCOwlD3UsiKMLrnmLmh4wtLjseajyc60-8oE-Irga3SArgbEwbDLc067m23fKhU_6xeT6DvblMF5Wu33uh2MUadCtB_d9RxIMUCS-aX9nd8LC6gkOQj8moXiInQIdj_iBbDlX6r03Hb0y1Ul6S8ekGH/s320/oudtshoorn_map%201X.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Map - Oudtshoorn</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>A word about ‘<b>Load Sharing’ </b>in South Africa…</i> periodically electricity is lost randomly day and night in Oudtshoorn. Hotels, restaurants, attractions, etc. are prepared for this because it happens daily. Commonly there is a light powered by a battery that you can turn on (we could read with it) and some places have backup generators. It would be good to bring a small flashlight to use at night.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">While visiting Oudtshoorn, do enjoy the many things to do in this area including others not included in this post. <b>HAVE FUN!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Click on these links to view other places we visited in Southern Africa...</i> <br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa%20Cape%20Town" target="_blank"><b>Cape Town, South Africa</b></a></span></i></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa%20Beautiful%20Garden%20Route" target="_blank"><span><b>Garden Route, South Africa</b></span></a></i></span></span></p><h3 class="post-title entry-title">
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Today Walvis Bay is a tourism center of Namibia due to having the tallest sand dunes in the world along its coast (see photo), interesting bird watching, and harbor boat tours.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieWxeZ4xKGWHqG-AsjCeHbrTZLR5nn2qJEDq8bjF8UuMbNN2x_iA0RPyeMITqPqejsVrFh8tTkMEQR0M9_vqJNz9UwjVJzrOj4YTl3aMAltAettHo2F2OmouCRMGn3jIdNy-g712IVimyf4S1j1aUb4xHYfBx6xDFfwA5-gJMXVoS81IsstK848jVp/s3112/WalvisBayFlamengos.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Flamigos Walvis Bay Namibia" border="0" data-original-height="1995" data-original-width="3112" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieWxeZ4xKGWHqG-AsjCeHbrTZLR5nn2qJEDq8bjF8UuMbNN2x_iA0RPyeMITqPqejsVrFh8tTkMEQR0M9_vqJNz9UwjVJzrOj4YTl3aMAltAettHo2F2OmouCRMGn3jIdNy-g712IVimyf4S1j1aUb4xHYfBx6xDFfwA5-gJMXVoS81IsstK848jVp/w320-h205/WalvisBayFlamengos.JPG" title="Flamigos Walvis Bay Namibia" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Flamigos - Walvis Bay</b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>In Walvis Bay, we choose to be adventurous taking a <b>4X4 day trip to Sandwich Harbor</b> to experience the huge sand dunes and learn about this interesting desert-like environment. First we drove by one of the largest considerations of flamingos (see photo) in the world and learned about one of Namibia’s largest industries (salt production). <br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtTMzw5oIOAkqaByk-34F6qq88ei9YeAXI-HzIGGxDC-kRYQA081CHnA5vY2cWznoaBL25euykfj80UrxR3EpPP8TB7Hea5kkSy0p8JvmJ_sKzGJQ7VHSEj46BtBunOOKdXkRlcMbr1HHJtdmBFWw13TzjgtSjrZtaRcweLUZNLNosAQGnH3NNik4F/s4000/WalvisBayBeachDune.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Sand Dunes Rise Up from the Beach Walvis Bay Namibia" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtTMzw5oIOAkqaByk-34F6qq88ei9YeAXI-HzIGGxDC-kRYQA081CHnA5vY2cWznoaBL25euykfj80UrxR3EpPP8TB7Hea5kkSy0p8JvmJ_sKzGJQ7VHSEj46BtBunOOKdXkRlcMbr1HHJtdmBFWw13TzjgtSjrZtaRcweLUZNLNosAQGnH3NNik4F/w320-h240/WalvisBayBeachDune.JPG" title="Sand Dunes Rise Up from the Beach Walvis Bay Namibia" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Sand Dunes Rise Up from the Beach</b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Our 4X4 trip out of Walvis Bay took us to <b>Namibia’s Namib-Naukluft National Park</b> where we had a unique experience to drive over the dunes that reach heights of 300 feet and rise up from the pretty beach (see photo). It was exciting to go up and down them like a roller coaster. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiuxeV4Hg7EHHd7hmcFX3f_i1_nSXDCrWcUjvDViFsSDkj78YYBDBFm9WEey-USVqFnr5mVMfm3sJv4estV9CIsyXJFOnr_FWmQybhQri9p31C4LBVuQtDvEXchu0bYZhE-yLxc_oBHpb05nt4FO18cJHA8onXe1cZvvw390ClgtoMB5M1367Qar9I/s2674/WalvisBayJackelX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Jackal Living in the Desert Walvis Bay Namibia" border="0" data-original-height="1891" data-original-width="2674" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiuxeV4Hg7EHHd7hmcFX3f_i1_nSXDCrWcUjvDViFsSDkj78YYBDBFm9WEey-USVqFnr5mVMfm3sJv4estV9CIsyXJFOnr_FWmQybhQri9p31C4LBVuQtDvEXchu0bYZhE-yLxc_oBHpb05nt4FO18cJHA8onXe1cZvvw390ClgtoMB5M1367Qar9I/w320-h226/WalvisBayJackelX.JPG" title="Jackal Living in the Desert Walvis Bay Namibia" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Jackal Living in the Desert - Namibia</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">We saw a jackal (see photo). They survive in this hostile environment by feeding on the dead seals when they wash ashore. The vegetation and insects in this area have a fascinating story of survival. In other areas of Namibia, amazingly these sand dunes rise to over 1,000 feet.<br /><br /></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOh1PeP1SwUw-4EraBtFZET7Oqp4WGvwljMRv00IGwBuwaH-Hxp8-wB-cLNB4sbiwiQTfp-2wfiarwGUycorKV81zmvsPidGjRR4MiVyfF_hUPOD-vifL-pr7nQyPfKNJmLg6IMZJsAE677Y1QgFHY10AtmCrWtSWyHjvTSyuXQHaInuWAlmjW5lW3/s420/Walvis_Bay_map.jpeg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="372" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOh1PeP1SwUw-4EraBtFZET7Oqp4WGvwljMRv00IGwBuwaH-Hxp8-wB-cLNB4sbiwiQTfp-2wfiarwGUycorKV81zmvsPidGjRR4MiVyfF_hUPOD-vifL-pr7nQyPfKNJmLg6IMZJsAE677Y1QgFHY10AtmCrWtSWyHjvTSyuXQHaInuWAlmjW5lW3/s320/Walvis_Bay_map.jpeg" width="283" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Map of Walvis Bay Namibia</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Another interesting feature of Walvis Bay is the huge natural lagoon with numerous seabirds on and around it. Also, catamaran cruises of Walvis Bay’s harbor offer the opportunity to see seals, dolphins, sea birds, and, when in season, whales. In addition, it is very convenient for kayak trips to Pelican Point and the adventurous can go and climb Dune 7, just outside town.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><b><i>Click on these links to view other places we visited in Southern Africa...</i></b></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><b><i><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa%20Cape%20Town" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><b>Cape Town, South Africa</b> </span></span></a> </i> </b></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><i><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa%20Beautiful%20Garden%20Route" target="_blank"><span><b>Garden Route, South Africa</b></span></a></i></span></span></span></p><h3 class="post-title entry-title">
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World-class wines at affordable prices are produced here. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDaBosEZMBK_IPmipzIuhTFRRkyPbF5pcV-DKxKlsFk_oq2Kf8Rk8n_vcaYcQpH6u2GCanqQBYdzdIs7dQz0MkxRbSkTAIbkV8OvLUxBpuTRX2ZUaNt2UkH4NaWTE32VGlmczJ9yNanmewwpKTSjb0Ibh00L3lpS0B_jf65W_HyydLQTHRhrQIpbO/s3978/QualityWinefor$10X.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="South Africa Quality Wine for Less Than $10" border="0" data-original-height="2330" data-original-width="3978" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDaBosEZMBK_IPmipzIuhTFRRkyPbF5pcV-DKxKlsFk_oq2Kf8Rk8n_vcaYcQpH6u2GCanqQBYdzdIs7dQz0MkxRbSkTAIbkV8OvLUxBpuTRX2ZUaNt2UkH4NaWTE32VGlmczJ9yNanmewwpKTSjb0Ibh00L3lpS0B_jf65W_HyydLQTHRhrQIpbO/w320-h187/QualityWinefor$10X.JPG" title="South Africa Quality Wine for Less Than $10" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Quality Wine for Less Than $10</b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Just an hour away from Cape Town it centers around the quaint towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl. You should not hurry when visiting. Relax enjoying lunch on a vine-shaded veranda at a 300-year-old estate or sip wine taking in the pleasure of beautiful views. <br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJXgUZ43uMdZohHApQlsOSRw5yqzJl6jKRU3UDcNDOMH0uj9wH_bO3oGLSo7uywWC6Hk0pzh8cDfW6pmH0Gd5ve0RPp4vmpozmI81IKMqSrHKU0ihKXel9bIp1uHWERGZ4ov2pqQZ4i9F51vm4NMzwxWnL_qhtONbCyAairDA8g8V2sYUYlEDWoPlB/s1280/CapeDutchArtecX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="1280" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJXgUZ43uMdZohHApQlsOSRw5yqzJl6jKRU3UDcNDOMH0uj9wH_bO3oGLSo7uywWC6Hk0pzh8cDfW6pmH0Gd5ve0RPp4vmpozmI81IKMqSrHKU0ihKXel9bIp1uHWERGZ4ov2pqQZ4i9F51vm4NMzwxWnL_qhtONbCyAairDA8g8V2sYUYlEDWoPlB/s320/CapeDutchArtecX.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Cape Dutch Architecture</span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table>The historic wine estates surrounding the towns of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek are best to focus on during short visits due to their pretty Cape Dutch architecture (white buildings with thatched roofs and curved gables - see photo), wonderful food, and beautiful wineries (wine farms) offering great wine tasting and restaurants.<br /><br /><b><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ITRA3jpoxuOgrCRjX9CYGnXFGr__bzVjUqEpTFVlhJpUcSj4P_zomYLnpItRyq8fT-cwRbphlJ4FzhzDGbFhU62mbpR0IkPcDpTlXanOWKXIbgywwlN_iJIFeIqA88m9CT4kEgKE538SqLBrDQY2e0CTZ0ceQznea2RyyrD9OfbAI4M68DcOFIGi/s4000/BeautifulLandscapeX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="4000" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ITRA3jpoxuOgrCRjX9CYGnXFGr__bzVjUqEpTFVlhJpUcSj4P_zomYLnpItRyq8fT-cwRbphlJ4FzhzDGbFhU62mbpR0IkPcDpTlXanOWKXIbgywwlN_iJIFeIqA88m9CT4kEgKE538SqLBrDQY2e0CTZ0ceQznea2RyyrD9OfbAI4M68DcOFIGi/w400-h274/BeautifulLandscapeX.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Spectacular Landsca<span style="font-size: small;">pe <span style="font-family: arial;">- South Africa Wine Region</span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table>Wine </b>has been produced in the Stellenbosch Wine area since the 17th century and the South African wine industry is booming, winning international awards. Good quality wines for good prices are available, even in supermarkets. Try <b>Pinotage</b>, South Africa’s own grape variety - a mix of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut (formally Hermitage). <b>Chenin Blanc</b> is the most widely planted variety and used to make good sparkling wines. Many wineries have a grocery store where you can buy picnic items and enjoy it on their grounds with a glass of wine - wonderful!<br /><br /><b>Franschhoek</b><br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2pSyKRwV6elJ8KDfK308wap4TnWBDV20wOZan72USJUBnRrP3WyiDuHZ258S4eKFQelyTferZrxJ-Y6jOdy7V_dnsxf9yXv2xdp2_xy9vNcMPB3_eE1ivXxAuaiGInJpBkFUtzrGeiBdoxSdLTi4JnK7nIRBoIMuaD48IQS6USNNZNxjuGwWwFA-O/s1280/FranschhoektownvillageX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cape Winelands Wine Region Franschhoek Village South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="849" data-original-width="1280" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2pSyKRwV6elJ8KDfK308wap4TnWBDV20wOZan72USJUBnRrP3WyiDuHZ258S4eKFQelyTferZrxJ-Y6jOdy7V_dnsxf9yXv2xdp2_xy9vNcMPB3_eE1ivXxAuaiGInJpBkFUtzrGeiBdoxSdLTi4JnK7nIRBoIMuaD48IQS6USNNZNxjuGwWwFA-O/w400-h265/FranschhoektownvillageX.jpg" title="Cape Winelands Wine Region Franschhoek Village South Africa" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Franschhoek Village, South Africa</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>While visiting Cape Winelands Wine Region, we chose to stay in <b>Franschhoek</b>, one of the loveliest towns (see photo) in the Cape in a speculator setting of green vineyards and gorgeous mountain peaks. Just a half-hour away from Stellenbosch, it was established by French Huguenots in the 17th century who brought with them their age-old French wine and food culture. Franschoek is South Africa Cape's culinary capital making where to eat is one of the toughest decisions to make.<br /></span></span><p></p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FzcemjXJ5ChscvBSe_SgPogsJ5Y0iyAxJWj3bJ53zgA4Npsu8G70QzSKL2fKyfT4ZNvM9wYAVp_jtQaY1HOIRPcsbpuEo9MEy-xUzosuPPjq6Ckd9bW_SVDYo-ITwZPycwX30ct_qc93G0IH1ZGcIDYyFcZzzPN52aFPAwsfcUTE3-aXok0EQeYJ/s3926/Country%20House%20&%20VillasX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Country House & Villas Franschhoek South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="2789" data-original-width="3926" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FzcemjXJ5ChscvBSe_SgPogsJ5Y0iyAxJWj3bJ53zgA4Npsu8G70QzSKL2fKyfT4ZNvM9wYAVp_jtQaY1HOIRPcsbpuEo9MEy-xUzosuPPjq6Ckd9bW_SVDYo-ITwZPycwX30ct_qc93G0IH1ZGcIDYyFcZzzPN52aFPAwsfcUTE3-aXok0EQeYJ/w320-h227/Country%20House%20&%20VillasX.JPG" title="Country House & Villas Franschhoek South Africa" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Country House & Villas - Franschhoek<br /></span></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">We enjoyed the very popular and good <i>Country Connection Bristol</i>. Other very good restaurants you should consider include: <i>Miko</i> at Mont Rochelle, <i>Le Pettit Manor</i>, <i>Protege</i>, and <i>Reubens</i>. We enjoyed our stay at <i>Country House & Villas</i> (see photo), a unique country manor estate with pools, great breakfast, good restaurant, free shuttle service to local restaurants and wineries, and very helpful staff to help make your visit wonderful.</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-A1BKf5oOdex7OTGKnSFMFbHvW-La6m6ca-diD5HPGnkiv1rTHF-9fG2bAknCjBiHdl0xpGFXQiLg9cB3ZAxfnfRjxq4rckn5gBCwMmLPoOhunmvIT4oh-mJVl9ekTyiJsLCyjrrzVFgAJ5-bX7kqxop1jrr1-RN8x2inU-2stfaLW02Cyi0XRqiZ/s3102/FranFoodX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2949" data-original-width="3102" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-A1BKf5oOdex7OTGKnSFMFbHvW-La6m6ca-diD5HPGnkiv1rTHF-9fG2bAknCjBiHdl0xpGFXQiLg9cB3ZAxfnfRjxq4rckn5gBCwMmLPoOhunmvIT4oh-mJVl9ekTyiJsLCyjrrzVFgAJ5-bX7kqxop1jrr1-RN8x2inU-2stfaLW02Cyi0XRqiZ/w200-h190/FranFoodX.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Looks Too Good To Eat</span></b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is a valley rich
in history centered around a picturesque village of friendly people. In
the village you will find upscale boutiques, art and antique shops, and
galleries. The main street is lined with coffee shops and good
restaurants.</span></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZhOo7rDg4j7PrUuBvpaxxJz1-7mSmZIF1d4rXbdtpTJOi3PsBfUerCaEspRUNt_gLJGtJb3-Y3P_dg81RSVVDRw-N-7z2w2PothcBa4wyvSwrIuvS9gVAI0KU6FiZ2p9DUsfJiiuRB-xtR_l5DNLcSiHmzkAy4v818ZOAFW3mJCSKoPfIbnzzLqBw/s1280/Franschhoek-Winetram-South-AfricaX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZhOo7rDg4j7PrUuBvpaxxJz1-7mSmZIF1d4rXbdtpTJOi3PsBfUerCaEspRUNt_gLJGtJb3-Y3P_dg81RSVVDRw-N-7z2w2PothcBa4wyvSwrIuvS9gVAI0KU6FiZ2p9DUsfJiiuRB-xtR_l5DNLcSiHmzkAy4v818ZOAFW3mJCSKoPfIbnzzLqBw/s320/Franschhoek-Winetram-South-AfricaX.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Franschhoek Wine Tram</b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">We greatly enjoyed taking the fun wine train with <b>Franschhoek Wine Tram </b>(see photo) where you can hop on and off at premium wine estates enjoying wine tasting, a delicious lunch, shopping for unique merchandise, or just enjoy the beautiful estate with a glass of wine. </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">You will ride the train and a shuttle bus trolley. The Franschhoek Wine Tram is well organized a</span></span>llowing you quick visits or longer if you are enjoying yourself.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRsVhpZYuhKba9YJRUOoQ0PAd7txQpx5oRax3Tf3vY93Z_Aq9GBSwkEe7sVJKoOI8DGztEmx1U21NFWgKvlItc10xj-l-hU70Amz6GKBQ2P4ARVf-HYJLO1N4NemhXPgWbtWBu5B5Sb69a0AH-kKmzIYDNj8WRJ7mBTtoMPEgkCVUQ_o8GLKgf0LdV/s4000/WineTasting%20Grande%20ProvenceX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Wine Tasting at Grande Provence South Africa wine" border="0" data-original-height="2744" data-original-width="4000" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRsVhpZYuhKba9YJRUOoQ0PAd7txQpx5oRax3Tf3vY93Z_Aq9GBSwkEe7sVJKoOI8DGztEmx1U21NFWgKvlItc10xj-l-hU70Amz6GKBQ2P4ARVf-HYJLO1N4NemhXPgWbtWBu5B5Sb69a0AH-kKmzIYDNj8WRJ7mBTtoMPEgkCVUQ_o8GLKgf0LdV/w320-h220/WineTasting%20Grande%20ProvenceX.JPG" title="Wine Tasting at Grande Provence South Africa wine" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Wine Tasting at Grande Provence</b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Wine Tram has many lines to choose from that take you to different wineries. We chose the highly recommended Pink Line where visited some beautiful estates that we recommend - <b>Grande Provence</b> (wonderful outdoor sitting under huge shade trees surrounded by art statues - see photo), <b>Rickery Bridge</b> (delightful staff walks you through a nice wine tasting), and <b>Dieu Donne</b> (fabulous for lunch at the highly acclaimed <i>Grand Country Restaurant</i>).</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMVa0PaYU5eLcuRu_xd7eWgQ9AwAYVLUCrsI7hPtjdJM46mOz-Thhwv1U2DY_SyCZO0WC3OdngnKAFk2DhM-l-rwcaACSJ2zbQE25vHVfp2kkjH73PK8ljSPR1L2uKOe48uN4qgxjdjpJmDZXFbz7TBrep72HknX7EJmOBIFfw8J8RQRlq9FhNr4Im/s3530/Friday%20Night%20Markets%20at%20BoschendalX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Friday Night Markets at Boschendal Stellenbosch Wine South Africa" border="0" data-original-height="2569" data-original-width="3530" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMVa0PaYU5eLcuRu_xd7eWgQ9AwAYVLUCrsI7hPtjdJM46mOz-Thhwv1U2DY_SyCZO0WC3OdngnKAFk2DhM-l-rwcaACSJ2zbQE25vHVfp2kkjH73PK8ljSPR1L2uKOe48uN4qgxjdjpJmDZXFbz7TBrep72HknX7EJmOBIFfw8J8RQRlq9FhNr4Im/w400-h291/Friday%20Night%20Markets%20at%20BoschendalX.JPG" title="Friday Night Markets at Boschendal Stellenbosch Wine South Africa" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Friday Night Markets at Boschendal</b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table>We had fun at <b>Friday Night Markets at Boschendal</b> (see photo) winery enjoying balmy evenings with live music, fresh farm produce, and food and drink stalls. Open from 5-10pm but come early to grab a bean bag or table, or bring a blanket to enjoy the food and entertainment. Boschendal is also an excellent place to have a picnic with a good grocery store located here. <b>Babylonstoren</b> is a destination for garden lovers with 3 restaurants, shops, wine tasting, farm hotel, and wine museum.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stellenbosch</b><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7EYQIu5QVXa6KS2lmfudD8S-J0XlDYWWhyUJUbbyChaA0zFsIuZgT-0_cTy-JA8NQzctYHhRZlKOwjSRuCR3vhhD43_8na--l8O1djExiCp0lAxNBA_KWMURB_s1MAXSln_Vim7ZB5-y2xgADQoH35kdXCjS7pZISIVCrbEbsI6DPPqKIfvJ7nW-/s550/dropstreetX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7EYQIu5QVXa6KS2lmfudD8S-J0XlDYWWhyUJUbbyChaA0zFsIuZgT-0_cTy-JA8NQzctYHhRZlKOwjSRuCR3vhhD43_8na--l8O1djExiCp0lAxNBA_KWMURB_s1MAXSln_Vim7ZB5-y2xgADQoH35kdXCjS7pZISIVCrbEbsI6DPPqKIfvJ7nW-/s320/dropstreetX.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Dorp Street, Stellenbosch</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lively student-town<b> Stellenbosch</b>, the second oldest town in South Africa, was founded in 1679 and offers the most activities. <b>Dorp Street</b> (see photo) is a pretty street with its excellent examples of gabled Cape Dutch, Georgian, and Victorian buildings along an oak-lined street. The <b>Stellenbosch Village Museum</b> is a group of beautifully restored houses dating from 1709 to 1850. <i>Bergkelder </i>is a good wine cellar located in town. <br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSK4JadSBdV9ZB2F-TQGpMn5Ij27vZkEcNyrChqjskeLC_tAM1808ZBLQD8etIoYJf9KFuVFb7Aw1KAGWvsu7hvmzFzZD6PdkPUS77MW4ga7uUncHezF0RjPw7qgxkkzMVmxvYQmv0eCJHNuAe_zhmU4mPq2GjclrkSOPgSPIJYXMFfWzloyrPn_XP/s640/VillieraWildlifedriveX.webp" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="376" data-original-width="640" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSK4JadSBdV9ZB2F-TQGpMn5Ij27vZkEcNyrChqjskeLC_tAM1808ZBLQD8etIoYJf9KFuVFb7Aw1KAGWvsu7hvmzFzZD6PdkPUS77MW4ga7uUncHezF0RjPw7qgxkkzMVmxvYQmv0eCJHNuAe_zhmU4mPq2GjclrkSOPgSPIJYXMFfWzloyrPn_XP/s320/VillieraWildlifedriveX.webp" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Villiera Wildlife Drive</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Some good wineries (wine farms) around Stellenbosch include… <b>Spier </b>is a good winery to visit for wine tasting and to purchase picnic items and enjoy them on the attractive grounds. <b>Villiera</b> produces wonderful Methods Cap Classique wines and a wildlife drive is available (see photo). <b>Hartenberg Estate</b> produces nice reds with excellent lunch and picnics. Red wines from <b>Warwick Estate</b> are famous.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcc7p1Se5PK1qKD3FW8WzUSjd11hkjxhWq53HDFONW1LZ2G4qaJlL4rku8EI7tfj32zsgcaxhdw2EdxnvTaesMzvGlkNZBAkVWhbgZJ7a6kHTFy2mkzIanfDl_dMRJPS2IKvrg8mg-dkxKwajpcGhmmdLp5lPr8VhSxK1aF22ZWVyFcvDjMRuMZNTf/s4000/WineCountry%20Delaire%20Graff%20EstateX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="View from Delaire Graff Estate" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcc7p1Se5PK1qKD3FW8WzUSjd11hkjxhWq53HDFONW1LZ2G4qaJlL4rku8EI7tfj32zsgcaxhdw2EdxnvTaesMzvGlkNZBAkVWhbgZJ7a6kHTFy2mkzIanfDl_dMRJPS2IKvrg8mg-dkxKwajpcGhmmdLp5lPr8VhSxK1aF22ZWVyFcvDjMRuMZNTf/w400-h300/WineCountry%20Delaire%20Graff%20EstateX.JPG" title="View from Delaire Graff Estate" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>View from <i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Delaire Graff Estate</span></span></i></b></td></tr></tbody></table>Every visit to the Stellenbosch Cape Winelands Wine Region should include visiting the beautiful <b>Delaire Graff Estate</b> located between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek - we loved it! It is a spectacular setting overlooking their vineyards and gorgeous mountains (see photo). Their restaurant is an ideal stop for lunch. Wine tasting here is excellent - we upgraded to their premium wine tasting - so good!<br /><br /><b><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFLiBc2ACbiDlCucJtBpTxFbh1K74PPAVVVuEC8uKyT_0FhyGsGunxrjC0lJCst-UL1hrPlXcCr-o3INV-qky0GqOPZTqkcwcpcjc98jC65MQeN1H9aHe4r_KBfq215C0-p-8jPExekitB5BElWGnjY-dffXXjGl3AiQYwSuMeCUNDnhg_6JLpJWMS/s500/mapX.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="498" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFLiBc2ACbiDlCucJtBpTxFbh1K74PPAVVVuEC8uKyT_0FhyGsGunxrjC0lJCst-UL1hrPlXcCr-o3INV-qky0GqOPZTqkcwcpcjc98jC65MQeN1H9aHe4r_KBfq215C0-p-8jPExekitB5BElWGnjY-dffXXjGl3AiQYwSuMeCUNDnhg_6JLpJWMS/w399-h400/mapX.jpg" width="399" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Map - <span style="font-family: arial;">Stellenbosch Wine Region</span></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table>Complementary maps</b> of clearly marked wine routes are available at the tourism bureaus and many wineries. The best way to get to the Cape Winelands from Cape Town is to take N2 out of town and then R310 to Stellenbosch taking less than an hour outside of rush hour. Expect some delays during harvest time (late January through late March). Day trips and tours can be arranged from Cape Town. People are very friendly, driving is on the left-hand side of the road, and 10% tipping in restaurants.<br /><br /><i><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFEeVmcqw48ItCPP_lj0eBSOpXlYwXWtJaet5nInoxGc1lAwkTsioH0IghxQfFuxdDERpX_BnW--fFthlwzTnK4ApRnQDQ-lZOXiuktqDhzNdYZHLnK6O5-egRgaumgywfTOkWAn_i7WHQleU-sMvAE7ngeYhQ0ULOllqlYqreaSSa5JxfOfiDULe1/s4000/NudeStatueGrande%20ProvenceX.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Nude Statue Grande Provence Naked Woman" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFEeVmcqw48ItCPP_lj0eBSOpXlYwXWtJaet5nInoxGc1lAwkTsioH0IghxQfFuxdDERpX_BnW--fFthlwzTnK4ApRnQDQ-lZOXiuktqDhzNdYZHLnK6O5-egRgaumgywfTOkWAn_i7WHQleU-sMvAE7ngeYhQ0ULOllqlYqreaSSa5JxfOfiDULe1/w240-h320/NudeStatueGrande%20ProvenceX.JPG" title="Nude Statue Grande Provence Naked Woman" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Nude Statue - <i>Grande Provence</i></b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>A word about <b>‘Load Sharing’ </b>in South Africa…</i> periodically electricity is lost randomly day and night in the Cape Winelands Wine Region. Hotels, restaurants, attractions, etc. are prepared for this because it happens daily. Commonly there is a light powered by a battery that you can turn on (we could read with it) and some places.have backup generators. It would be good to bring a small flashlight to use at night. <br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">While visiting South Africa’s Stellenbosch Cape Winelands Wine Region, do enjoy the many things to do in this area including others not included in this post. <b>HAVE FUN!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Click on these links to view other places we visited in Southern Africa...</i> <br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa%20Cape%20Town" target="_blank"><b>Cape Town, South Africa</b></a></span></i></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa%20Beautiful%20Garden%20Route" target="_blank"><span><b>Garden Route, South Africa</b></span></a></i></span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>
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It still maintains a quirky charm ‘bohemian' feel in many of its neighborhoods. The Victorian and Art Deco architecture gives Asheville a distinctive character.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1G3FRIHC5DW8iz18kcFzm_EubQuQTLdBVIMCNFXTD4CqHo7J7glWZSkRoq5DUkgSYl3yxFOLbfwQiSkRTakDUYcCzT-RHf2BUM4CgLGgVdfARwbqv0-w_3haRVFH_uNQG66MvN3f9s8qzu38vfla5E7NXaJmHZNILMkTz2a3AismIihpJnKXAe83P/s4000/AshevilleWayneHikingY.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1G3FRIHC5DW8iz18kcFzm_EubQuQTLdBVIMCNFXTD4CqHo7J7glWZSkRoq5DUkgSYl3yxFOLbfwQiSkRTakDUYcCzT-RHf2BUM4CgLGgVdfARwbqv0-w_3haRVFH_uNQG66MvN3f9s8qzu38vfla5E7NXaJmHZNILMkTz2a3AismIihpJnKXAe83P/s320/AshevilleWayneHikingY.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Amazing Hikes around Asheville</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Asheville is a foodie mecca and has become a beer capital with about 50 quality breweries. Asheville’s close proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Blue Ridge Parkway provides outstanding outdoor recreation and hikes (see photo). The people of Asheville are friendly and kind making our trip delightful. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">See below for more wonderful things to do in Asheville but first here is a overview of the amazing Biltmore Estate…<br /><br /><b>Biltmore Estate</b><br /></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD2WfRxfEDCEmm93HpKxc1t0OBW3n9U13ax0SPsoXwZ4qxxDAnZVYA9PmF_LlFdbcOHSszI3pUWCJNVF3PqR-UnzCM0bGArxUdQ1N-T6Ajw7Rl6BATXWVfAKa7Pu4t2nTdwHtmJu6B1SXdeg98uhDkAdu2lZDC3tZTOSaRDEhLfqHn16iUZET-AMwi/s2782/BiltmoreHouse.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1564" data-original-width="2782" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD2WfRxfEDCEmm93HpKxc1t0OBW3n9U13ax0SPsoXwZ4qxxDAnZVYA9PmF_LlFdbcOHSszI3pUWCJNVF3PqR-UnzCM0bGArxUdQ1N-T6Ajw7Rl6BATXWVfAKa7Pu4t2nTdwHtmJu6B1SXdeg98uhDkAdu2lZDC3tZTOSaRDEhLfqHn16iUZET-AMwi/w400-h225/BiltmoreHouse.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Grandiose Biltmore House</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">A visit to Asheville should include a tour of the grandiose Biltmore Estate. George Vanderbilt’s enormous <b>Biltmore House</b> (see photo) is a French Renaissance-style chateau opened in 1895 and considered America's largest private home with 250 rooms, 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, and 65 fireplaces.The 8,000 acres of lush forests and gardens were designed by Frederick Law Olmsted - the same landscape architect responsible for New York’s Central Park.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxg00mPg6W6iRfkX-uDtenR6xtVodExaiG4-ZrMZudKKZ8ae41rEJA6fqKU9KYdKXT71Csv4YPSVIrHn7StFbDkMxN-dmwPsAB8jlrT7qnWRzneP645RXARVAW2jRrN2nJgbCZtE1lCR-ozbM5GEkYmP6WWXb71Epgq4wmGWvn1MllJRvq82SYB0nZ/s1542/BiltmoreHouseStableY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1016" data-original-width="1542" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxg00mPg6W6iRfkX-uDtenR6xtVodExaiG4-ZrMZudKKZ8ae41rEJA6fqKU9KYdKXT71Csv4YPSVIrHn7StFbDkMxN-dmwPsAB8jlrT7qnWRzneP645RXARVAW2jRrN2nJgbCZtE1lCR-ozbM5GEkYmP6WWXb71Epgq4wmGWvn1MllJRvq82SYB0nZ/s320/BiltmoreHouseStableY.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Biltmore House Stable Courtyard</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The <b>Biltmore Estate </b>was an incredible 125,000 acres at its peak. In 1914, 87,000 acres were sold after Vanderbilt's death to form what is now the Pisgah National Forest, America’s first National Forest. More recently a winery was added followed by the ‘Inn on Biltmore’ and the ‘Village Hotel’ where visitors can stay. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT1rH4sNlG1RgcLlH_eZwQMEvWPa4P_LsMCaA7YCiQ-G0lk9VlX70dYSxL0CW6y_8pOOPnLlFXtfdfPl2CF4axNjTymbe2tmH1AORjz4CBdkjA0FNM8xHbQN77jsxp6gKjNHWC_5J1pjqyAxScOq3R_xXKx3lTmYdUB48DgZQI2eEX8HWwrN9uwz1i/s1652/BiltmoreHouseInsideY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1652" data-original-width="1312" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT1rH4sNlG1RgcLlH_eZwQMEvWPa4P_LsMCaA7YCiQ-G0lk9VlX70dYSxL0CW6y_8pOOPnLlFXtfdfPl2CF4axNjTymbe2tmH1AORjz4CBdkjA0FNM8xHbQN77jsxp6gKjNHWC_5J1pjqyAxScOq3R_xXKx3lTmYdUB48DgZQI2eEX8HWwrN9uwz1i/w318-h400/BiltmoreHouseInsideY.png" width="318" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Beautiful Biltmore House Interior</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today, you can explore the architecture, priceless artwork, antiques, and history of the estate and gardens via various tours (see photo). The property features different events each season, including the Biltmore Blooms in spring, a summer concert series, and the grand Christmas displays that include more than 100 opulently decorated trees.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Travel Tips for your visit to the Biltmore Estate:</b></i> A good way to fully enjoy your visit to the Biltmore Estate is to book a Biltmore House tour, including the audio, ahead for the day you plan to visit. You should consider arriving about 3 hours before your tour is scheduled to begin or stay later (allow more time if you want to enjoy lunch at one of the several good restaurants).<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW0bWf_AkE68YuIF38UbY3g2pcbhnjHDxZB9-8mNQiDXObV-bLcU0e14Eot3XNB485U_lZVQxBkE47JCUgy9_N-auB9tbUybi8_AHEUZ5zO9tV7zpv-kLXki-1jGgjTN7aA_oBznm-n7UYkNuyw0_qTQJY9KcLlzbUnbusAtz9ZjnKr8xe-mdH7pki/s2780/BiltmoreAntlerHiilVillageY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1562" data-original-width="2780" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW0bWf_AkE68YuIF38UbY3g2pcbhnjHDxZB9-8mNQiDXObV-bLcU0e14Eot3XNB485U_lZVQxBkE47JCUgy9_N-auB9tbUybi8_AHEUZ5zO9tV7zpv-kLXki-1jGgjTN7aA_oBznm-n7UYkNuyw0_qTQJY9KcLlzbUnbusAtz9ZjnKr8xe-mdH7pki/w400-h225/BiltmoreAntlerHiilVillageY.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Antler Hill Village & Winery</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Start or end your visit at the <b>Antler Hill Village & Winery</b> (located about 5 miles from the Biltmore House - see photo). The <b>Biltmore Legacy</b> museum here is an interesting place to start and learn about the Vanderbilts. The ‘Bistro’ in the Village Hotel and ‘Cedric’s Tavern’ are good places to have lunch and the ‘Creamery’ has good ice cream. The Farm is interesting and wine tasting is offered at the Winery. Restaurants and wine tasting should also be reserved ahead.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjty80B9ngz1mgtWCjYJcfADLVzDGhkSvoSJ1WXX5qKJsGPDC2ub-HKd_Pxsxryn9Fyu2fj7uHYKzdS_QX3EbxVzmf8jRjh1JPTDTT33lp_jGcO_GckXJYA8570P-EFK1PaihkElrhOixBVz36Bv-Auwfy9ZolKi6lcpaZJ-YKX4t0Ss-EIO1b0H2XG/s1004/BiltmoreEstateMapY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1004" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjty80B9ngz1mgtWCjYJcfADLVzDGhkSvoSJ1WXX5qKJsGPDC2ub-HKd_Pxsxryn9Fyu2fj7uHYKzdS_QX3EbxVzmf8jRjh1JPTDTT33lp_jGcO_GckXJYA8570P-EFK1PaihkElrhOixBVz36Bv-Auwfy9ZolKi6lcpaZJ-YKX4t0Ss-EIO1b0H2XG/s320/BiltmoreEstateMapY.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Biltmore Estate Map</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Be sure to <b>watch your time</b> because it is a pretty 5-mile drive over to the Biltmore House where your tour begins. Also parking is about a mile away from the Biltmore House but there is a shuttle provided. 45 minutes should be allotted to just traveling around the Biltmore Estate or if you plan to start with your Biltmore House tour. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3bcTVDH7Oa4jJuq7XpPWqIr2EClsIOgNf0MA7AqUC2Lks8bXn13p8xyT1rlvtjGzWkX1p9e_tOTN5yRgCrOl8f51RGGn1Op_6MHJf1CT8mzwdlnwntmP66y3l6iU-eHHIxfC2t4MVu-MxKZm_E-_AD73iZDIrOAZALwMtg_lvnZ9UGKtGM1zT-HlU/s4000/BiltmoreConservatoryPatY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Biltmore Estate Conservatory" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3bcTVDH7Oa4jJuq7XpPWqIr2EClsIOgNf0MA7AqUC2Lks8bXn13p8xyT1rlvtjGzWkX1p9e_tOTN5yRgCrOl8f51RGGn1Op_6MHJf1CT8mzwdlnwntmP66y3l6iU-eHHIxfC2t4MVu-MxKZm_E-_AD73iZDIrOAZALwMtg_lvnZ9UGKtGM1zT-HlU/w320-h240/BiltmoreConservatoryPatY.JPG" title="Biltmore Estate Conservatory" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Pretty Conservatory</b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Before or after your tour a visit to the <b>beautiful gardens and Conservatory</b> (easy walk from the Biltmore House - see photo) should be on your agenda. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Also, the next door <b>Stable Courtyard</b> has some nice shops worth visiting as well as the ‘Stable Cafe’ restaurant. Remember there are no restrooms available on your 1 1/2 hour tour of the Biltmore House so do make a stop at the Sable Courtyard restrooms before your tour.<br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQDD79iIC8XsRc8zVJetrzzroq4ZWkQrFj_D0cj-Nszj1L1Hn8M0zE0pDBEQ-Z5yEvOsN4hRcOLYioguWIxoi-OWimwCWjYIbwUhZrKWZs0mO4B73kUOjj9QTkgnj17VVE0nGygcM-F0uSCPqLoppYaH1je9mZtd_F5yBWHaMD8nAR28L7BooT_uYw/s3916/BiltmoreVillageY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Biltmore Village" border="0" data-original-height="2547" data-original-width="3916" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQDD79iIC8XsRc8zVJetrzzroq4ZWkQrFj_D0cj-Nszj1L1Hn8M0zE0pDBEQ-Z5yEvOsN4hRcOLYioguWIxoi-OWimwCWjYIbwUhZrKWZs0mO4B73kUOjj9QTkgnj17VVE0nGygcM-F0uSCPqLoppYaH1je9mZtd_F5yBWHaMD8nAR28L7BooT_uYw/w200-h130/BiltmoreVillageY.JPG" title="Biltmore Village" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Biltmore Village</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Located just outside the entrance to the Biltmore Estate is the pretty <b>Biltmore Village</b> with 40 upscale boutiques and shops that women will enjoy.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span> </span></span></b></span></p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDZMFmtVjtCjmpqTwu4v0xre8ZotoEIBQPP0ERa5wGQxJ1-9UgFFPQewCVpBGF-Bc2PIVdzVssdHg2W2G4O9jjySQNX30KOg0ip2CW3sghyYDI-vqMNh1le42_z77m7W04XPWzdX-V1XDhc5IPOgxH2HuX_A5gmeyli-FPhwr_uhJjQjv5tc2MmbrK/s1510/AshevilleDowntownY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1296" data-original-width="1510" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDZMFmtVjtCjmpqTwu4v0xre8ZotoEIBQPP0ERa5wGQxJ1-9UgFFPQewCVpBGF-Bc2PIVdzVssdHg2W2G4O9jjySQNX30KOg0ip2CW3sghyYDI-vqMNh1le42_z77m7W04XPWzdX-V1XDhc5IPOgxH2HuX_A5gmeyli-FPhwr_uhJjQjv5tc2MmbrK/w200-h172/AshevilleDowntownY.png" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Downtown Asheville</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Asheville North Carolina</span></span></b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span><b>Asheville</b> is a great place to visit during all seasons. We greatly enjoyed Asheville and the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains during the Fall leaves foliage. The weather usually is nice this time of year making it one of the most popular times to visit… <i>but well worth it.</i></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLe2gKEgS-rgWbDSW9DwKyyH6IXZsgr4o-4WpiIYcw7mOrkBr_f-mhlyxRrbWJ9pZm6yHyH1SiCkmoFhGpInpbqgQVfnzCOrfVNrG4EaM7wjp_xn9k5enIze384LRfkol6tIdhGrV7Fb2z0331FfFXHpm8bEgEOnqp4r5_dS83QxO8up7jVC6Cyz6i/s1354/AshevilleFallFoliage1Y.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="760" data-original-width="1354" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLe2gKEgS-rgWbDSW9DwKyyH6IXZsgr4o-4WpiIYcw7mOrkBr_f-mhlyxRrbWJ9pZm6yHyH1SiCkmoFhGpInpbqgQVfnzCOrfVNrG4EaM7wjp_xn9k5enIze384LRfkol6tIdhGrV7Fb2z0331FfFXHpm8bEgEOnqp4r5_dS83QxO8up7jVC6Cyz6i/s320/AshevilleFallFoliage1Y.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Beautiful Fall Foliage Drives & Hikes</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">The best time to enjoy the Fall leaves foliage is late September through October (see photo). The peak varies year to year - on the average it is approximately the third week of October. We visited Asheville during the Fall leaves foliage peak and were completely awed by the brilliant reds, yellows, oranges along the scenic drives and on the mountain slopes. We loved the ‘raining’ leaves while we drove the scenic highways.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyufjcfJFi6fn_0wh7R3Wx6uEv0tA0ciRzMhWAoaXdycYsoZM7lnhCfEo0f1w2sLZRhTuEtRzGdQTrSJwPJfHuc6lRyOB6fiWuSqkxe2rDo_BEhZzuamMt5S8roMzS7FvjIBzQVbGjSwmDvepFpqpOUd8skQi_5SkBZlqbM932ELjE7vS1dBv9OknV/s4000/AshevilleTourFallFoliageY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Breathtaking Fall Leaves Foliage Asheville Blue Ridge Mountains" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyufjcfJFi6fn_0wh7R3Wx6uEv0tA0ciRzMhWAoaXdycYsoZM7lnhCfEo0f1w2sLZRhTuEtRzGdQTrSJwPJfHuc6lRyOB6fiWuSqkxe2rDo_BEhZzuamMt5S8roMzS7FvjIBzQVbGjSwmDvepFpqpOUd8skQi_5SkBZlqbM932ELjE7vS1dBv9OknV/w320-h240/AshevilleTourFallFoliageY.JPG" title="Breathtaking Fall Leaves Foliage Asheville Blue Ridge Mountains" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Breathtaking Fall Leaves Foliage</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">In the late 1890’s, Asheville became famous for its healing air for victims of lung diseases like tuberculosis. A higher level of oxygen and possibly other elements come from the unique process the trees have in the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. They emit the same haze that the close by Smokey Mountains are named for. Visitors to Asheville today can enjoy this natural ‘high’.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh1vr5LOAAyVcvACm37ttAGMyGatSy9OPuNStzcupey-xn4q2zXdQDf0U2LQa5Cl9b69ubzOuQQ4VCa7dDzidbNdrisaUsmuPk_137b7Yzyqbq7VdQmM7qoDVO5Z8FKOz5oWJPxOB6oaJ04pLdq-XdL09DMV9v5J2CscKbcjS34AcV9gbZ0cME0jW0/s1406/AshevilleWheretoEatY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1406" data-original-width="1180" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh1vr5LOAAyVcvACm37ttAGMyGatSy9OPuNStzcupey-xn4q2zXdQDf0U2LQa5Cl9b69ubzOuQQ4VCa7dDzidbNdrisaUsmuPk_137b7Yzyqbq7VdQmM7qoDVO5Z8FKOz5oWJPxOB6oaJ04pLdq-XdL09DMV9v5J2CscKbcjS34AcV9gbZ0cME0jW0/s320/AshevilleWheretoEatY.png" width="269" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Asheville has Great Restaurants!</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span><b>Food lovers</b> will absolutely love Asheville, a foodie haven of great distinct cuisine allowing you to travel the world through your taste buds. Some favorite restaurants locals told us about include Biscuit Head, Early Girl Eatery, and Sunny Point Cafe for breakfast and White Duck Taco Shop and Twisted Laurel for lunch. Highly rated for dinner include Vinnie’s, Chai Pani, 12 Bones Smokehouse, Bouchon, Rhubarb, Nine Mile, Curate, Zamba, Tupelo Honey, Knob Hill Cafe, and Red Ginger. Advanced reservations, if available, are highly recommended. There are so many other good restaurants to choose from.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzyVRJXhhAuDEJ6UhJ83O1wIWFoyQXFK7T2QUuj9w3zT_bBsTy-1chG9nhwe_z6alNPwc_2FFGU2RhaEwtxDCUs5Xn23HJpoE95M9x7nw-Q1NSvGriMkDj-NrWWAdgcQahF26OsEWb1CIY6PNAkMvA5JYHOYY8tND8BGUzM7-kt3h3brgbJMP-FZLt/s3422/AshevilleHighlandBreweryY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Highways Brewery Asheville" border="0" data-original-height="2559" data-original-width="3422" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzyVRJXhhAuDEJ6UhJ83O1wIWFoyQXFK7T2QUuj9w3zT_bBsTy-1chG9nhwe_z6alNPwc_2FFGU2RhaEwtxDCUs5Xn23HJpoE95M9x7nw-Q1NSvGriMkDj-NrWWAdgcQahF26OsEWb1CIY6PNAkMvA5JYHOYY8tND8BGUzM7-kt3h3brgbJMP-FZLt/w200-h149/AshevilleHighlandBreweryY.JPG" title="Highways Brewery Asheville" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Highways Brewery</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span>Asheville has also gained the title of ‘Beer City USA’ with its over <b>50 craft beer breweries</b>. ‘Highways’ is the original and a nice place to visit (see photo). Large ‘New Belgium’ and ‘Sierra Nevada’ have breweries located in Asheville.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span> </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv8z6rG2L5jCr4XH0ZAPD0SAaWVTt82BoWqEd6V_gHXUTf7FjxPboZ37HJ4HZk24WiBb5RFTOKi06Lop4V76-SMMf4dXGq2ZXppqksJwR6LFVWzAsyoPbK1sZc3MP-d35xfqrO4F5vEIBlas85B13g7LDdNAmH8HubxW8RZjhUKye9wJ79N-bAb38g/s1694/AshevilleRiverArtsDistrict.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1122" data-original-width="1694" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv8z6rG2L5jCr4XH0ZAPD0SAaWVTt82BoWqEd6V_gHXUTf7FjxPboZ37HJ4HZk24WiBb5RFTOKi06Lop4V76-SMMf4dXGq2ZXppqksJwR6LFVWzAsyoPbK1sZc3MP-d35xfqrO4F5vEIBlas85B13g7LDdNAmH8HubxW8RZjhUKye9wJ79N-bAb38g/s320/AshevilleRiverArtsDistrict.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>River Arts District - Asheville</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span><b>Asheville is a mecca for artists</b>. Turn almost any corner and you will encounter a mural, public art, or art gallery. The renovated downtown Woolworth features numerous artists. Over 200 working artists’ studios and galleries are concentrated in the <b>River Arts District</b> across the French Broad River in West Asheville (see photo). <b>Music</b> is big in Asheville with diverse music performances offered throughout the city.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKIg9kZjXMPVDLBf8YgvBDcYlkJ6YT_W78CvOj-DA4c1s8bMpr9X0Zgj1Hcajc7setCJnUGtZWAQH0b8ndQM_Ast8uHIGnjNgvK4E6NYMr2Zzu_2vaxkYqcj3U-ln3B8DFw80zMbkPRwdjsMcTzX6b8Ibb6altiI_QEFxT71NZCEaWFuAP7lLrciwp/s2048/AshevilleGreyLineTrollyToursMapY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1554" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKIg9kZjXMPVDLBf8YgvBDcYlkJ6YT_W78CvOj-DA4c1s8bMpr9X0Zgj1Hcajc7setCJnUGtZWAQH0b8ndQM_Ast8uHIGnjNgvK4E6NYMr2Zzu_2vaxkYqcj3U-ln3B8DFw80zMbkPRwdjsMcTzX6b8Ibb6altiI_QEFxT71NZCEaWFuAP7lLrciwp/w304-h400/AshevilleGreyLineTrollyToursMapY.png" width="304" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Grey Line Trolly Tours HopOn HopOff </b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span>We enjoyed the fully narrated <b>Grey Line Trolly Tours Hop on Hop off trolley</b> (see photo). It offers a fun and informative experience with stops in downtown Asheville, <b>Omni Grove Park Inn</b>, River Arts District, and Biltmore Village. Lovers of the writer <b>Thomas Wolfe</b> can visit his downtown former 29-room home. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span>Parking is free at the <b>Asheville Visitor Center</b> (36 Montford Ave) where the tour begins. This excellent information center has lots of information about what to do in Asheville along with well informed locals to offer suggestions or answer any questions you may have about Asheville and the surrounding area.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjevLQOJD-X-hF9FK6vyGrE9FbK7l8uTGn8BNl3m-VnuMbpBzcgdKxS-QDwfoY72WDx_OoAwSpBbFzfZHRvJriR8q9V_qT_VosDSRjzDC5xhLORtv_DWuVhFrHxwak3nkM5xtVoMRi_Dnt-yW_9e91Hw4lvJ3HSyOnywmW2Vsrmj6SLRro2xMlgmpIl/s1140/AshvilleMontfordVictoriaHomeY.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="855" data-original-width="1140" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjevLQOJD-X-hF9FK6vyGrE9FbK7l8uTGn8BNl3m-VnuMbpBzcgdKxS-QDwfoY72WDx_OoAwSpBbFzfZHRvJriR8q9V_qT_VosDSRjzDC5xhLORtv_DWuVhFrHxwak3nkM5xtVoMRi_Dnt-yW_9e91Hw4lvJ3HSyOnywmW2Vsrmj6SLRro2xMlgmpIl/w200-h150/AshvilleMontfordVictoriaHomeY.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Montford Victorian Home</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span>We liked viewing Asheville’s historic Victorian homes (see photo) in the <b>Montford District</b> centered around Pearson Street and Montford Avenue as well as in the <b>Grove Park Historic District</b> near the Grove Park Inn.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXxSckoBCL2kD7Bo574YbjkCgGODo8OOtKkeSXjVieYZGV0vloaociihyMizfQ32BaIdY3kWvNALFRK-Oqgwq0hOBcs2zpPUU2s3X2K_4F5vQ3fHzdj_yIggljfJkMy6xiLlN2LgeHrlCavbsrudGRFBGsDnCqhBDNK0kElMk6Xg5bw-rioVP6ZhQT/s1500/AshevilleBlueRidgeParkwayY.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="609" data-original-width="1500" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXxSckoBCL2kD7Bo574YbjkCgGODo8OOtKkeSXjVieYZGV0vloaociihyMizfQ32BaIdY3kWvNALFRK-Oqgwq0hOBcs2zpPUU2s3X2K_4F5vQ3fHzdj_yIggljfJkMy6xiLlN2LgeHrlCavbsrudGRFBGsDnCqhBDNK0kElMk6Xg5bw-rioVP6ZhQT/w400-h163/AshevilleBlueRidgeParkwayY.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span>The surrounding <b>Blue Ridge Mountains</b> are beautiful! Right outside of Asheville, the<b> Blue Ridge Parkway</b> is a pure joy ride often referred as ‘America’s Favorite Drive’ (see photo). A wonderful drive, especially during Fall Leaves, is north on the Blue Ridge Parkway to <b>Craggy Gardens</b> with beautiful hikes at the two-mile Craggy Garden Trail and southeast to <b>Chimney Rock Park’s</b> Hickory Nut Falls Trail hike to a large waterfall.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkddNARP3Bjpb_tpZs2eOoHmTW4IGRcoszFUlVS5htMF7AE71Ey06XP0NG7P-xn1U5g1TioTbgqKTmMdwqQyVZCqk4WIh-G9MKkf5FDwWN9XwGRZ47jZ5WYK4twCO9oW9mmI_gECI_vvdNvdiQQEfSVUX6ia108ID4rlNJX2fLXcJpNiGaYLldTw6m/s4000/AshevilleLookingGlassFallsY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Looking Glass Falls Asheville" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkddNARP3Bjpb_tpZs2eOoHmTW4IGRcoszFUlVS5htMF7AE71Ey06XP0NG7P-xn1U5g1TioTbgqKTmMdwqQyVZCqk4WIh-G9MKkf5FDwWN9XwGRZ47jZ5WYK4twCO9oW9mmI_gECI_vvdNvdiQQEfSVUX6ia108ID4rlNJX2fLXcJpNiGaYLldTw6m/w300-h400/AshevilleLookingGlassFallsY.JPG" title="Looking Glass Falls Asheville" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Looking Glass Falls</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span>For <b>waterfall lovers</b>, there are many waterfalls near Asheville on the Blue Ridge Parkway. <b>Looking Glass Falls</b> is wonderful and right off the road (see photo). Also close to the road is <b>Sliding Rock</b>, a 60-foot natural water slide with an eight foot pool at the bottom - there’s a $4 admission fee. <b>Slick Rock Falls</b> can be viewed from the road and closer with a short hike. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span>A pretty 2-mile hike from the Graveyard Fields Overlook leads you to <b>Second Falls</b>. <b>Moore Falls</b> can be accessed on an easy 1.2 miles round trip hike. The parking at these sites is very limited so if you want to avoid having to park a distance from the parking lot plan to arrive early morning or late afternoon. We enjoyed our tour from ‘Asheville Hiking Tours’ to three waterfalls guided by a naturalist who gave very interesting commentary on the plants, trees, and history of the area.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC-fgTphXzFs8T-ZgIwU-wYDFuSXiScjYhfN2PSeH7wnDcs2XF5OeVqYTf7FAc4ciICdE0KsE2vU3RNuqkFy_2ouc3lQ1yhX2ZdLK-w6_zRCWnefNX1trB_BhbUBNxiGFvvOOivCp4TwTDO6HhauzhGJtpOeHYdew8ZjBv2ZFWImINkgIi2mBUwEHT/s550/AshevilleWNCNatureCenterY.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="367" data-original-width="550" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC-fgTphXzFs8T-ZgIwU-wYDFuSXiScjYhfN2PSeH7wnDcs2XF5OeVqYTf7FAc4ciICdE0KsE2vU3RNuqkFy_2ouc3lQ1yhX2ZdLK-w6_zRCWnefNX1trB_BhbUBNxiGFvvOOivCp4TwTDO6HhauzhGJtpOeHYdew8ZjBv2ZFWImINkgIi2mBUwEHT/w200-h134/AshevilleWNCNatureCenterY.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>WNC Nature Center</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span>Although Asheville will mainly appeal to adults, families and people of all ages may enjoy visiting the <b>WNC Nature Center</b>, home to about 60 wildlife species.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ8dukBPmsZd1kS5G_6YebajKCHQI6UKGdNvTR5Fn2UZ9OYMxdzmwaxAAwU4Lap6Nz5JWXfqtGW_XEkjch2NltGe3JhLgzlTrVu-6B9mae2D8_YTOaIA9nUOOeAhwK1TrryXcF8MS2typK1KqrbLH83s_emTfmTuBYPETBWNZY9eVASL8Vm1vcf0kr/s2134/AshevilleNorthLodgeonOaklandY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="2134" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ8dukBPmsZd1kS5G_6YebajKCHQI6UKGdNvTR5Fn2UZ9OYMxdzmwaxAAwU4Lap6Nz5JWXfqtGW_XEkjch2NltGe3JhLgzlTrVu-6B9mae2D8_YTOaIA9nUOOeAhwK1TrryXcF8MS2typK1KqrbLH83s_emTfmTuBYPETBWNZY9eVASL8Vm1vcf0kr/s320/AshevilleNorthLodgeonOaklandY.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>North Lodge on Oakland B&B</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span><b>Accommodations in Asheville</b> are numerous and cover a large range. Historic Victorian Inns offer charming Bed & Breakfast experiences. We enjoyed our stay at the ‘North Lodge on Oakland Bed and Breakfast’ (see photp). The <b>Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)</b> has direct flights from around the United States.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span>Thank you Asheville for a wonderful visit!</span></b></i></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i>Click here to see other great places we visited in nearby Tennessee during Fall Leaves:</i></b></span></span></span></b></i></span></span></p><h3 class="post-title entry-title"><i><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/2022/10/great-smokey-mountains-national.html">Great Smoky Mountains National Park,Gatlinburg, & Dollywood, Tennessee USA</a></span></span></i><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i> </i></b></span></span> </span></b></i></span></span><br /></h3><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/USA%20Tennessee%20Nashville%20Grand%20Ole%20Orpy%20Memphis%20Chattanooga%20Franklin"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Nashville, Grand Ole Opry, Memphis, Chattanooga, & Franklin, Tennessee</b></span></i></a></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #2a2a2a;"><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;"><b>Please
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The people of Tennessee are very friendly making our trip delightful.<br /><br /><b>Nashville Tennessee</b><br /><br /><b><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFGfq-0DbaTcBc7JH-7ZIFr-QgoBW2v9BRQAvsBvSFBEwyG7wUKbZ6aHYxYAyh7ilAC0L5NTPE5QZRcpY2SlFUytTWts_cYbNjyN3_N0qjVz3ggd1Kj3X6rqRy5w_EfNulQSqZpqDcb71S3y9L6wcVbLNbEF1Mk1CsiXaPAx9BZARAGkMSkPJ5WMBA/s5973/NashvilleCityY.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3987" data-original-width="5973" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFGfq-0DbaTcBc7JH-7ZIFr-QgoBW2v9BRQAvsBvSFBEwyG7wUKbZ6aHYxYAyh7ilAC0L5NTPE5QZRcpY2SlFUytTWts_cYbNjyN3_N0qjVz3ggd1Kj3X6rqRy5w_EfNulQSqZpqDcb71S3y9L6wcVbLNbEF1Mk1CsiXaPAx9BZARAGkMSkPJ5WMBA/s320/NashvilleCityY.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Nashville Tennessee</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Nashville</b> (see photo) deserves the title “Music City” taking Country Music very seriously and it is FUN! October is a wonderful time to visit Nashville after the summer heat and humidity and before winter cold sets in. In late October the Fall leaves are magical.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi84IhEh9ZA7vdaGyYllgpA2SVULxksj85tIiKcnqVyWqwdx-xxKTgRi0x_3g461FuSfyFx86wRb1bWKS-w_OIevwlk1q1YecVJ70gVwu9nagUpDstxnAuJQVh6o903NeBIM51ztrDK7_zTHjUqvUAJIr-KqIdCrV_cI-eO61n0Donug-sHjKt0lXf4/s3907/NashvilleGrandOleOpryPatY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Grand Ole Opry Nashville" border="0" data-original-height="2835" data-original-width="3907" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi84IhEh9ZA7vdaGyYllgpA2SVULxksj85tIiKcnqVyWqwdx-xxKTgRi0x_3g461FuSfyFx86wRb1bWKS-w_OIevwlk1q1YecVJ70gVwu9nagUpDstxnAuJQVh6o903NeBIM51ztrDK7_zTHjUqvUAJIr-KqIdCrV_cI-eO61n0Donug-sHjKt0lXf4/w320-h232/NashvilleGrandOleOpryPatY.JPG" title="Grand Ole Opry Nashville" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Grand Ole Opry - Nashville</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Attending a show at the Grand Old Opry (see photos) was the highlight of our visit to Nashville - a must do! Nashville’s <b>Grand Ole Opry</b> featuring Country Music’s finest performers has been a Nashville 97-year-old institution bringing Country Music into homes starting just after radio became available. Book a show ahead of your arrival - it sells out. They also offer backstage tours. <br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJNoxeQ87by_rX_CEz6zlX0kOW2dQmc6XrhxMNASWX7aNZ1ELSE9_O42zFLJp-w9NTf52pyBKynt9DHwcYzrEgUldi35jAv6BCxFSNzk_AlZUUEgngdZuzDTvx4CoCOkvvHL0G8bFbt-ISu5pauNSMKPuYpj3nOWLFfvBN1zoG28HGkNr7cNk_gQUx/s3707/NashvilleGrandOleOpryperformaceY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Performance at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry" border="0" data-original-height="2210" data-original-width="3707" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJNoxeQ87by_rX_CEz6zlX0kOW2dQmc6XrhxMNASWX7aNZ1ELSE9_O42zFLJp-w9NTf52pyBKynt9DHwcYzrEgUldi35jAv6BCxFSNzk_AlZUUEgngdZuzDTvx4CoCOkvvHL0G8bFbt-ISu5pauNSMKPuYpj3nOWLFfvBN1zoG28HGkNr7cNk_gQUx/w400-h239/NashvilleGrandOleOpryperformaceY.JPG" title="Performance at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Performance at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The center stage of Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry is a circle cut out of the Ryman Auditorium stage (see below for commentary about the Ryman). Hundreds of Country Music legends have performed on this circle of wood since 1943. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJGFTw8a-Ws7SXg8suE31Vn6eEcrW0BsyA1f8bw1aJbA4wruVf_z0KKf5McezN_jAEmm1m-mH068PaGZfPc7IezAvocqgKL4tydhkAXIcmWHWBMCTIlEsyr-LPECA9T_hfMCQBq6zWKx-nUokRwgYX6VxnKsNPaJL4XIXGeoQC2WOSMcjTFasD1JzC/s600/NashvilleCirclegrand-ole-opryY.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="386" data-original-width="600" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJGFTw8a-Ws7SXg8suE31Vn6eEcrW0BsyA1f8bw1aJbA4wruVf_z0KKf5McezN_jAEmm1m-mH068PaGZfPc7IezAvocqgKL4tydhkAXIcmWHWBMCTIlEsyr-LPECA9T_hfMCQBq6zWKx-nUokRwgYX6VxnKsNPaJL4XIXGeoQC2WOSMcjTFasD1JzC/w400-h258/NashvilleCirclegrand-ole-opryY.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Revered Circle - Grand Ole Opry</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The circle (see photo) is revered by all those who perform at the Grand Ole Opry. Parking is $15 or free if you park next door at the Opryland Mills shopping mall - arrive early for the best selection. Arriving early also allows you to enjoy, at your seat, flatbreads, sandwiches, and drinks sold there while viewing the interesting pre-show video. The dress is causal. Other preshow dinning options are described next. See below for more interesting things about Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsoDZmtR6-Ia_1z0efajtEOmk4i5ohmjDqDviwXzON4Jdy19uYW_LfqWcc2O56dwNgBV2ns6wwKna4fyJdrFdoYzIK6OBgn3ycrj6r02WQmHsSJO6m0R-3a_sI8Iahy7yJbY0Eki9vFDraqKEBWImhYTz7rgM01cVk_pF6NkBmedAxfU58oQbxVUD-/s3480/NashvilleGrandOleOpryHotelY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Gaylord Opryland Resort Nashville" border="0" data-original-height="2935" data-original-width="3480" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsoDZmtR6-Ia_1z0efajtEOmk4i5ohmjDqDviwXzON4Jdy19uYW_LfqWcc2O56dwNgBV2ns6wwKna4fyJdrFdoYzIK6OBgn3ycrj6r02WQmHsSJO6m0R-3a_sI8Iahy7yJbY0Eki9vFDraqKEBWImhYTz7rgM01cVk_pF6NkBmedAxfU58oQbxVUD-/w320-h270/NashvilleGrandOleOpryHotelY.JPG" title="Gaylord Opryland Resort Nashville" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Gaylord Opryland Resort - Nashville</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>There are several other unique attractions near Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry you might enjoy. Next door is <b>Gaylord Opryland Resort</b>, a beautiful hotel with a river running through it (see photo). Boat rides are available. Also next door is the <b>Opry Mills shopping mall</b> that has the <b>Madame Tussaud’s Nashville</b> wax museum as well as dining surrounded by sharks and beautiful tropical fish at the<b> Aquarium</b> (reservations required - see photo). </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ZTo3VMwYjRmSrbf7lNWAsiYuBh3gbsqB1a8F1gGT1fkomRKDPFXiOnw5kiTSmMUAO_CxFWKP5tFJNOlThlbKU7CF9TlzYRlQ7agD1KXKgltcWpTUCtexa360lr30R6pMCQc2oSCpB_o3j4amJFOF4w29Bb2xgQrOzNbuOAFas4z5gbEtyDkOsufx/s2048/NashvilleAquariumY.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ZTo3VMwYjRmSrbf7lNWAsiYuBh3gbsqB1a8F1gGT1fkomRKDPFXiOnw5kiTSmMUAO_CxFWKP5tFJNOlThlbKU7CF9TlzYRlQ7agD1KXKgltcWpTUCtexa360lr30R6pMCQc2oSCpB_o3j4amJFOF4w29Bb2xgQrOzNbuOAFas4z5gbEtyDkOsufx/w320-h213/NashvilleAquariumY.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Aquarium Restaurant</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Located across from the Opryland Mills shopping mall, we enjoyed <b>Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen</b> restaurant for family-style southern cooking - the fried chicken and ribs are amazing. Go hungry, but do save room for the wonderful deserts. The <b>General Jackson Showboat </b>offers lunch and dinner river boat rides with entertainment.<br /><br /><b>Downtown Nashville</b><b> </b></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-amcx_2hUWNzwt8koQHPP5HNyfnYI6o1njkPHrhtAz8Qv0nGpHa8e2Nl3PfuKonLbEYKjdzynnI_sgzzwGxi0uUFny8dCGfAnMJGXoTxFx3PsU5FNDNdycU5TzXNZE0khmMhWeavvqZCwbLrfm630qS6KPkEx5cTcQbvSmQ3Yw6iSvOvkv9p04VsN/s3691/NashvilleHonkTonkRowPatY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Nashville Honky Tonk Highway" border="0" data-original-height="2501" data-original-width="3691" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-amcx_2hUWNzwt8koQHPP5HNyfnYI6o1njkPHrhtAz8Qv0nGpHa8e2Nl3PfuKonLbEYKjdzynnI_sgzzwGxi0uUFny8dCGfAnMJGXoTxFx3PsU5FNDNdycU5TzXNZE0khmMhWeavvqZCwbLrfm630qS6KPkEx5cTcQbvSmQ3Yw6iSvOvkv9p04VsN/w400-h271/NashvilleHonkTonkRowPatY.JPG" title="Nashville Honky Tonk Highway" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Nashville's Honky Tonk Highway</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We liked Nashville's <b>Honky Tonk Highway</b> that is ‘Music City’ honky tonk fun zone, along Lower Broadway from 5th to 1st Avenue (see photo). It is lively every day starting at 10am going into the night when the neon lights light up the street until 2am. You can walk along the sidewalk and listen to the music spilling out of the many places. When you hear a band you like drop in with no cover charge and causal dress. Check out the multiple levels and bars with some having rooftop areas. <br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-72-mNYWZGItNT3qABW--G2L6XoiI7rTWdbGwsPEZgRNEIt2eN86XKpukCY2CUrSLJm14Xe0uIE-k-ykM9lP4nTJFdvrKV5Qi3q9RyeX-vqiTyipnNeNr_vjIfPvIFc5wec0IqbQWBTJWKaKN5rGvW9qvbJPbW1cx2rp9D9lNGYpwpM0mQSJEW8DU/s3732/NashvilleHonkyTonkWaynePatY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Enjoying Country Music Honky Tonk Highway" border="0" data-original-height="2778" data-original-width="3732" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-72-mNYWZGItNT3qABW--G2L6XoiI7rTWdbGwsPEZgRNEIt2eN86XKpukCY2CUrSLJm14Xe0uIE-k-ykM9lP4nTJFdvrKV5Qi3q9RyeX-vqiTyipnNeNr_vjIfPvIFc5wec0IqbQWBTJWKaKN5rGvW9qvbJPbW1cx2rp9D9lNGYpwpM0mQSJEW8DU/w320-h238/NashvilleHonkyTonkWaynePatY.JPG" title="Enjoying Country Music Honky Tonk Highway" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Enjoying Country Music - Honky Tonk Highway</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>We dropped into the ‘Honky Tonk Central’ and had a good time (see photo). Other famous Nashville honky tonk places along the Honky Tonk Highway include ‘Merchants’ (also known for good food) and ‘Tootie’s’. The bands play for tips alone - please support them with some cash so they can make a living. <br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBTbwXpvVXSG2W0axdoU_5R10LWRNfFk_LGwGPjYD8JyDcOPqBjbpJ1GyNXmCedsDHYuZ1mPkffl-RyAcPh9eXfsxSnLgZEZQjOcG_WnN3x29wmS8E4-tu16dNK-FG41KAgZ351ZpChHcE_Lhcgsb76xAQFXDTYkl9mRZU8gQTTAQ7hDLQH_DsiwYT/s1388/NashvillePrinterAlleyY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1388" data-original-width="1104" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBTbwXpvVXSG2W0axdoU_5R10LWRNfFk_LGwGPjYD8JyDcOPqBjbpJ1GyNXmCedsDHYuZ1mPkffl-RyAcPh9eXfsxSnLgZEZQjOcG_WnN3x29wmS8E4-tu16dNK-FG41KAgZ351ZpChHcE_Lhcgsb76xAQFXDTYkl9mRZU8gQTTAQ7hDLQH_DsiwYT/w159-h200/NashvillePrinterAlleyY.png" width="159" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Printer's Alley - Nashville</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Located next to Nashville’s Honky Tonk Highway is <b>Printer’s Alley</b> (see photo) where during Prohibition print shops fronted Speakeasies serving alcohol. Now locals enjoy Printer’s Alley for being a less raucous version of the Honky Tonk Highway featuring jazz, country music, and good restaurants. Former 1948 Speakeasy <b>Skull’s Rainbow Room</b> is now one of America’s finest restaurants.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF_H42HxVEucF6wbeflOgS14suNCaTHFewX5HaEOXekBuRcYhGcl_Dh3TwksMRtd2B0rn6Ed4THbXqGCMUv5WExM0udGn2SHblB1qOaLqYPrnzvS4pkXOGPa64BWKbwBhy8iTp4Yid9mAgMgPRN4j97_3mtge5F-AueWkEP7QfTbsaMSjjRYkUjuDb/s1356/NashvilleCountryHallofFameY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="716" data-original-width="1356" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF_H42HxVEucF6wbeflOgS14suNCaTHFewX5HaEOXekBuRcYhGcl_Dh3TwksMRtd2B0rn6Ed4THbXqGCMUv5WExM0udGn2SHblB1qOaLqYPrnzvS4pkXOGPa64BWKbwBhy8iTp4Yid9mAgMgPRN4j97_3mtge5F-AueWkEP7QfTbsaMSjjRYkUjuDb/w400-h211/NashvilleCountryHallofFameY.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Country Music Hall of Fame</b></span><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The very nicely done <b>Country Music Hall of Fame</b> (see photo) is a Nashville must visit featuring fun and interesting tributes to Country Music and its stars with comprehensive galleries, videos of country music stars, rhinestone-studded costumes, hand-written lyrics, guitars (pronounced “get-tar” in Nashville), and other priceless mementos. We highly recommend a visit to Nashville’s Country Hall of Fame.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPFOo8HOH_4Lu4FSnfdnoMly0xbrSwWnak9hlVyb1cuY-uZoVmIAyfWHGS3HNvtU7chiviSW-R2Qon6cYrQ2_Ma3JRvzr4YBf7iPB9VxZDRKJtvKk05jMFwrlEvr5v4T0cQSvrBfSLnEP8FWwD_PbI2_lo-ZOUzJQOltjbVplbsv-jhqlIhuAf3i8q/s1412/NashvilleRymanAuditoriumY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="936" data-original-width="1412" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPFOo8HOH_4Lu4FSnfdnoMly0xbrSwWnak9hlVyb1cuY-uZoVmIAyfWHGS3HNvtU7chiviSW-R2Qon6cYrQ2_Ma3JRvzr4YBf7iPB9VxZDRKJtvKk05jMFwrlEvr5v4T0cQSvrBfSLnEP8FWwD_PbI2_lo-ZOUzJQOltjbVplbsv-jhqlIhuAf3i8q/s320/NashvilleRymanAuditoriumY.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Ryman Auditorium - Nashville</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The historic <b>Ryman Auditorium</b> (see photo) is known as the “The Mother Church of Country Music” and was the previous home of Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry from 1943-1974. The Ryman is hallowed ground for Country Music where for decades Country Music found an audience and countless top stars’ careers took off. Good music concerts and tours are available.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOTx-SpE6lcQnpIytHmoI2x6hOLCQGIMJ-MYdxbMkIQ2ktJe5rwEIAtL7daP4nQ7ezL9fVU5dMt3lSeyeHZESDAE1mE66Wzcd2-u-7jBqn0sTCqVtAYozt6zUrd1f2Ezbk3o1QNfV6avlRXu5pUVQUedNiFG9QgsAEADkG5hq3Rdt2froxFbj-53as/s1336/NashvilleAssemblyFoodHallY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="766" data-original-width="1336" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOTx-SpE6lcQnpIytHmoI2x6hOLCQGIMJ-MYdxbMkIQ2ktJe5rwEIAtL7daP4nQ7ezL9fVU5dMt3lSeyeHZESDAE1mE66Wzcd2-u-7jBqn0sTCqVtAYozt6zUrd1f2Ezbk3o1QNfV6avlRXu5pUVQUedNiFG9QgsAEADkG5hq3Rdt2froxFbj-53as/s320/NashvilleAssemblyFoodHallY.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span><b>Assembly Food <span>Hall</span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Other downtown Nashville attractions include the <b>Assembly Food Hall</b> (see photo0 at Fifth & Broadway across from the Ryman Auditorium featuring 20 different types of food vendors, bars, and tables - all local, no franchises. We like the Assembly Food Hall because it is good and has something for everyone. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFTobuLnuVtUvXBfXBSasG5dUGJd9gf5hcfKYJp_i1rHRKhRF8xP2Gm7BwsOTImAaaYacdK-vaC8kXrUy23pHY1vPcVPd_tmUn_Z6fDVcCLstLmi6v6QbQ8YOl4fuXTAi7zxGCYPth5D3ygZtXtf3lqJZdxyiarr2WTomXaHko5egUGXb-yBou72zT/s924/NashvilletheGulchMapY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="736" data-original-width="924" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFTobuLnuVtUvXBfXBSasG5dUGJd9gf5hcfKYJp_i1rHRKhRF8xP2Gm7BwsOTImAaaYacdK-vaC8kXrUy23pHY1vPcVPd_tmUn_Z6fDVcCLstLmi6v6QbQ8YOl4fuXTAi7zxGCYPth5D3ygZtXtf3lqJZdxyiarr2WTomXaHko5egUGXb-yBou72zT/s320/NashvilletheGulchMapY.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Map - The Gulch</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Nearby <b>The Gulch</b> is considered Nashville’s premier urban neighborhood. Good places for breakfast in The Gulch include ‘Milk and Honey’ and ‘Biscuit Love’ - they are popular so go early. Other nice restaurants and boutique shops are shattered around this small area of Nashville.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX5POGygcIOV7Jb0nIaWjF8V9zezNDs_FnmDMPklySfy-l3TPCRLynQpHneuha_jYmby2Cy3dcl7ijCaoFF3h1tmRWV-bL7b98N8kU3rKJf3zGz5za6qr2peCtqN0ekDNszOp_fD8oR-NJa6BPj3FdwYvRQ11eKw72Ngfw9up7eY_NrBBLajK9bxEo/s856/NashvilleOldTownTrolleyMapY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="798" data-original-width="856" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX5POGygcIOV7Jb0nIaWjF8V9zezNDs_FnmDMPklySfy-l3TPCRLynQpHneuha_jYmby2Cy3dcl7ijCaoFF3h1tmRWV-bL7b98N8kU3rKJf3zGz5za6qr2peCtqN0ekDNszOp_fD8oR-NJa6BPj3FdwYvRQ11eKw72Ngfw9up7eY_NrBBLajK9bxEo/s320/NashvilleOldTownTrolleyMapY.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Map - Nashville Old Town Trolley Tour</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>We liked the <b>Nashville Old Town Trolley Tours</b> that offers a Hop on Hop off trolly bus tour of Nashville’s downtown and surrounding areas with informative commentary (see map). Learn about Nashville’s and Country Music’s history while getting on and off at places of interest to you. After purchasing tickets, you can join the tour at any of the 15 stops that include the Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, Broadway Honky Tonk Highway, The Gulch, and <b>Belmont Manson</b> (Italianate villa built in 1853 by the said wealthiest woman in America - interesting for those loving history). </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgndLRdgU5Z8QVV88eme4dKt0x80Kt8IlplJXIb7DtAAn94NsMdkovvMfbL1mzq_AnhmiI3m9PhXq1D-FVNBNG21UDKnqCw3L-kHbIVlDUhxxYjFE857KyXTS4B_nI2Hq2IoBE8rthUOEl-fBCIT7chyXdJS2uI4f7kSLwhL-JiH1mZE6q2nJZdMhhN/s4000/NashvilleMarathonMoterWorksY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Marathon Motor Works Nashville" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgndLRdgU5Z8QVV88eme4dKt0x80Kt8IlplJXIb7DtAAn94NsMdkovvMfbL1mzq_AnhmiI3m9PhXq1D-FVNBNG21UDKnqCw3L-kHbIVlDUhxxYjFE857KyXTS4B_nI2Hq2IoBE8rthUOEl-fBCIT7chyXdJS2uI4f7kSLwhL-JiH1mZE6q2nJZdMhhN/w320-h240/NashvilleMarathonMoterWorksY.JPG" title="Marathon Motor Works Nashville" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Marathon Motor Works</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span style="font-family: arial;">We enjoyed visiting the <b>Marathon Motor Works</b>
(see photo) factory showing these vintage cars and is now converted into shops. The
free moonshine tasting at the ‘Tennessee Legend Distillery’ was fun.</span></span>Also included is Nashville’s <b>Parthenon</b> - the only full-scale replica of the Greek Parthenon in the world built in 1897. For Country Music lovers, the <b>Musicians Hall of Fame</b> will provide a unique experience.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsGP5HFjccH75u2wgi4yLG4JmGgv7o8m_4NU7hS3WNe1jvIv1x0XEu1OholKx-YycUsCfMRfkQIGiXcjaj7--vnWtQm-ZeZfSOrgrx6HrQ1R0Ki6qDYPA9sBfTWd2pERRU4z-VriBaYgH3mJWIEeWIyEAlJ3rWmLeumAmHnaPPNGB2l_9scH1KIJkZ/s2605/NashvilleNudeStatuesMusicCityY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Nude Statues Nashville" border="0" data-original-height="2482" data-original-width="2605" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsGP5HFjccH75u2wgi4yLG4JmGgv7o8m_4NU7hS3WNe1jvIv1x0XEu1OholKx-YycUsCfMRfkQIGiXcjaj7--vnWtQm-ZeZfSOrgrx6HrQ1R0Ki6qDYPA9sBfTWd2pERRU4z-VriBaYgH3mJWIEeWIyEAlJ3rWmLeumAmHnaPPNGB2l_9scH1KIJkZ/w320-h305/NashvilleNudeStatuesMusicCityY.JPG" title="Nude Statues Nashville" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Nude Statues - Nashville</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>In addition, the Nashville Old Town Trolley Tours takes you through Nashville’s <b>Music Row</b> where thousands of Country Music’s top hits were recorded. Music Row is considered to be the heart of Nashville's music and entertainment industry. You will find yourself immersed in the city's musical heritage. Here you will also learn about the controversial <b>nude statues</b> (see photo).<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWobA1W92AEop45Jd7OCCY1JWKr2ZW-5LE7DYi5_FHwRNG5Ygo02KEdRCXed-bJILf1xs-oG2DbRuuQvVCy87r6MkuHqxnPnENk-8pTazDj3GZBP6mzoi0i4SlQbd8gnZGN9GpW_V2UFRU0W8p3gd2krFzIfTgr1arIUgKFdVNs6qU6GPtnObqCHgp/s3746/NashvilleMeadPlantationMeatandThreeY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Meat & Three Meal" border="0" data-original-height="2543" data-original-width="3746" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWobA1W92AEop45Jd7OCCY1JWKr2ZW-5LE7DYi5_FHwRNG5Ygo02KEdRCXed-bJILf1xs-oG2DbRuuQvVCy87r6MkuHqxnPnENk-8pTazDj3GZBP6mzoi0i4SlQbd8gnZGN9GpW_V2UFRU0W8p3gd2krFzIfTgr1arIUgKFdVNs6qU6GPtnObqCHgp/w320-h217/NashvilleMeadPlantationMeatandThreeY.JPG" title="Meat & Three Meal" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Meat & Three Meal</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Interesting attractions are also located outside of Nashville’s downtown area. We enjoyed <b>Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery</b> that offers a tour of one of Tennessee’s finest mid-1800’s estates followed by some wine tasting. The shops have interesting merchandise and you can walk around the grounds and see how a southern estate was run almost 200 years ago. If you haven’t tried a Southern <b>Meat & Three meal</b> (see photo), you can do it here for lunch (choice of meat and 3 sides - pretty nice). <br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgASuJj3ZMRZMjOvlWPcNQxZYhqs7exsdXw3n3Hnntii9BN8FYQGkgFvgouFMFh9WqjQtZHnx5_bG8AT0eHHrix1LdbdgPjpTXpF1YNT77nS8xTHoFpU4qyHhEcEautpqKNfGu5L6bmGRGEkDNE-Xl2RrWSYLAySofXpSmyV3id8sSwB01uJxzBbG5V/s4000/NashvilleMansionMeadNeighborhood3Y.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Southern Mansion Belle Meade Neighborhood" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgASuJj3ZMRZMjOvlWPcNQxZYhqs7exsdXw3n3Hnntii9BN8FYQGkgFvgouFMFh9WqjQtZHnx5_bG8AT0eHHrix1LdbdgPjpTXpF1YNT77nS8xTHoFpU4qyHhEcEautpqKNfGu5L6bmGRGEkDNE-Xl2RrWSYLAySofXpSmyV3id8sSwB01uJxzBbG5V/w320-h240/NashvilleMansionMeadNeighborhood3Y.JPG" title="Southern Mansion Belle Meade Neighborhood" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Southern Mansion Belle Meade Neighborhood</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>While visiting Belle Meade, it is also enjoyable to view some stately Southern mansions in the Belle Meade neighborhood by driving down Belle Meade Blvd (see photo). Located nearby, botanical garden lovers will enjoy 55 acres of gardens at <b>Cheekwood Estates & Gardens</b>. The 1930’s historic home at Cheekwood is considered one of America’s finest examples of a Country Place Era Estate.<br /><br /><i><b><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5_2IBOUGUwbEyRzNQ3XHtSqostO8rgu0t8JmkOZ1QlqEbT3j0VsUINujE4JVyNiUXmfGvu0c6PQLC5A6IpJ0jw5AcYilt0f_Mgpy446wHFqOLEVMuNmbm7QmZ8jBbQqXsRv_Q9aKgEYZOxhNes7KRrmPsPxrqps43mwrmghRyriYmmVkipwMcKAZS/s1240/NashvilleDowntownMapY.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1240" data-original-width="1140" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5_2IBOUGUwbEyRzNQ3XHtSqostO8rgu0t8JmkOZ1QlqEbT3j0VsUINujE4JVyNiUXmfGvu0c6PQLC5A6IpJ0jw5AcYilt0f_Mgpy446wHFqOLEVMuNmbm7QmZ8jBbQqXsRv_Q9aKgEYZOxhNes7KRrmPsPxrqps43mwrmghRyriYmmVkipwMcKAZS/w368-h400/NashvilleDowntownMapY.jpg" width="368" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Map - Downtown Nashville</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Important Travel Tip:</b></i> Many of Nashville’s attractions have become very popular and if you plan to enjoy them (and you should), it is very advisable to book ahead. ‘Viator’ is a good company to do so.<br /><br /><i>Here are some interesting things about Nashville’s <b>Grand Ole Opry</b>…</i> Located about a 20-minute drive from Nashville’s downtown the current location is the 5th location of the Grand Ole Opry having out grown its previous homes due to Country Music’s increasing popularity. It is the first location built specifically for it. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVYkC-man4pkjpW6tvEUmZ-PiALAQJB_cVcAaBQv6dszcP7VCQnyW5VSxFOWlKXYEIT2mxjhXStg4uQDFtJWJs8Trl9b8KHD0RlToPRy-f4HnpaxZTYhIzeNuxncCKnkzLioGKMxNpYmOQZTqXDN9f3gM_MilpIGjuAivoks3yx8QqKh17tecLxt5j/s1252/NashvilleGrandOleOprySeatingChartY.png" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1252" data-original-width="1050" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVYkC-man4pkjpW6tvEUmZ-PiALAQJB_cVcAaBQv6dszcP7VCQnyW5VSxFOWlKXYEIT2mxjhXStg4uQDFtJWJs8Trl9b8KHD0RlToPRy-f4HnpaxZTYhIzeNuxncCKnkzLioGKMxNpYmOQZTqXDN9f3gM_MilpIGjuAivoks3yx8QqKh17tecLxt5j/w168-h200/NashvilleGrandOleOprySeatingChartY.png" width="168" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Seating Chart</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Grand Ole Opry is still a radio show with 4,400 people in the audience. The sound is wonderful with its 23.1 surround-sound system with speakers in the ceilings and walls. A show consists of 10 top performers, young and older, doing 3 songs each so you get a great variety of country music. Book ahead and don’t miss this wonderful Nashville opportunity!<br /><br /></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik_W8gtF3VVGxoNq4fhs2nH34ohjMIPE2Bc7Y4mNIZzmkBxZI7PocDMKqfvRx9tZ2lOsJwuTObp_8JDUspewicWnzo0XwY3TIs38aSC4e5LKhi4_qtK63bb3zvar8Xd6LUfsnHlfm35_V8QTQawrg34mCjkrXNMXfqTqGoqqNehuUNZ297mDTy8BYe/s782/NashvilleCambriaHotelY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="782" data-original-width="644" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik_W8gtF3VVGxoNq4fhs2nH34ohjMIPE2Bc7Y4mNIZzmkBxZI7PocDMKqfvRx9tZ2lOsJwuTObp_8JDUspewicWnzo0XwY3TIs38aSC4e5LKhi4_qtK63bb3zvar8Xd6LUfsnHlfm35_V8QTQawrg34mCjkrXNMXfqTqGoqqNehuUNZ297mDTy8BYe/w165-h200/NashvilleCambriaHotelY.png" width="165" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Cambria Hotel</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We enjoyed staying at the <b>Cambria Hotel</b> in downtown Nashville (see photo). The central location is a nice walking distance to Nashville’s downtown attractions easy to come back for a rest and go out again without a car or taxi.<br /></span></span><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><i><b></b></i></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeXsltOnxqQKc7O0yg0qZhq3QV534Pa64rbVu9f6COCxoSdqNiXnrlw4ZbbHi85eG1XgwDgW2nQKTXNw3uPiwQj1RqR4a1gMryl0ySZ-0togOgr91rayPbonQ2fDDU752XRsP4TTu4Ykrtxgj76BD8jE46vzfPzcWPyMpUrbmRfPX8fdHQM9dGzV36/s3219/GatlinburgRoaringForkTwo10:22Y.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3219" data-original-width="3000" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeXsltOnxqQKc7O0yg0qZhq3QV534Pa64rbVu9f6COCxoSdqNiXnrlw4ZbbHi85eG1XgwDgW2nQKTXNw3uPiwQj1RqR4a1gMryl0ySZ-0togOgr91rayPbonQ2fDDU752XRsP4TTu4Ykrtxgj76BD8jE46vzfPzcWPyMpUrbmRfPX8fdHQM9dGzV36/w186-h200/GatlinburgRoaringForkTwo10:22Y.JPG" width="186" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Smoky Mountains</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b> </b></i></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b>Travel Idea: </b></i>The incredible Fall leaves foliage peaking around the third week of October makes combining a visit to Nashville with the Smoky Mountains a wonderful option. <i><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/USA%20Tennessee%20Great%20Smokey%20Mountains%20National%20Park%20Gatlinburg%20Dollywood">Click here to see our visit to the <b>Great Smokey Mountains National Park</b>.</a></i><br /></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Franklin Tennessee</b><br /></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-YQOvhAWmrf1tBthCPxkno39AZGO7n6O0BfJ40o56nkUEKOoiHOkx0PPBzJk7Tyojau371qMelKK8UmL9x-9-dGDQAE_cetpWF1jywvWx7PW9KoG3l2koqe0qAs8BIIg72NDb76wMp92TZIYs-lbtge1SHZ4oc_PH6TO9tXY-CRhcnFLITRWsgA1I/s3816/FranklinY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Downtown Franklin Tennessee" border="0" data-original-height="2611" data-original-width="3816" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-YQOvhAWmrf1tBthCPxkno39AZGO7n6O0BfJ40o56nkUEKOoiHOkx0PPBzJk7Tyojau371qMelKK8UmL9x-9-dGDQAE_cetpWF1jywvWx7PW9KoG3l2koqe0qAs8BIIg72NDb76wMp92TZIYs-lbtge1SHZ4oc_PH6TO9tXY-CRhcnFLITRWsgA1I/w320-h219/FranklinY.JPG" title="Downtown Franklin Tennessee" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Downtown Franklin Tennessee</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The picturesque town of <b>Franklin</b> (located just 30 minutes from Nashville - see photo) is a charming preserved historic Southern old town listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is delightful to stroll along Franklin’s 16-block Main Street’s historic Victorian buildings filled with unique boutique shops. Check out the wonderful interior design of women’s clothing store ‘Philanthropy’. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKaZWh96k6W_yFxGsjIyFJVLHnhMrbQ2u7IBsVIUnbRstg8vUun5jIzSsf21OjSIqPM41_PVTmMpV4TFMd5CUinfMrs2er8Q2VTDovplWWVveW5kbRkC6qR8fnRXRw4_9YAC90APX3PQji1WRCAHnKvWoif_kSzz-2smPhe8-8Ob_ROxFtSLdsHGC5/s4000/FranklinPuckett'sY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Puckett's Franklin" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKaZWh96k6W_yFxGsjIyFJVLHnhMrbQ2u7IBsVIUnbRstg8vUun5jIzSsf21OjSIqPM41_PVTmMpV4TFMd5CUinfMrs2er8Q2VTDovplWWVveW5kbRkC6qR8fnRXRw4_9YAC90APX3PQji1WRCAHnKvWoif_kSzz-2smPhe8-8Ob_ROxFtSLdsHGC5/w320-h240/FranklinPuckett'sY.JPG" title="Puckett's Franklin" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Puckett's - Franklin</span></b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">‘Puckett’s’ (see photo) is a good place for lunch and dinner offering country music shows at dinner. When visiting Nashville, you should consider a day trip to Franklin or a stay enjoying many other things Franklin has to offer.<br /><br /><b>Memphis Tennessee</b><br /><br />Elvis Presley’s Graceland made our stay in Memphis memorable. <br /><br /><b><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkNuYhlyqXBxde8Zv8cjKOs9dqm0HAbxpt69pA0K2m1cEj7ONWabCU9Sgr3TxuYDqr7tSzP3yAZMw3Rvo6vIZaMkuD8QvwYkE3hDJmbuoew3vPtI9Uo3zJzb3rrsx9W9trLNcf3VB598aYTQ8CzxX1U23n1CeJjAmT0WxabrTBvw8ki7ulnTfKmHUw/s3420/MemphisGracelandWayneY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Wayne Dunlap Graceland Memphis" border="0" data-original-height="2664" data-original-width="3420" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkNuYhlyqXBxde8Zv8cjKOs9dqm0HAbxpt69pA0K2m1cEj7ONWabCU9Sgr3TxuYDqr7tSzP3yAZMw3Rvo6vIZaMkuD8QvwYkE3hDJmbuoew3vPtI9Uo3zJzb3rrsx9W9trLNcf3VB598aYTQ8CzxX1U23n1CeJjAmT0WxabrTBvw8ki7ulnTfKmHUw/w320-h249/MemphisGracelandWayneY.JPG" title="Wayne Dunlap Graceland Memphis" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Wayne at Graceland</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Graceland</b> is a must do while in Memphis. Elvis purchased Graceland and the grounds in 1957 when he was just 22 after his fame began the year before. The splendid property welcomed Elvis’ friends and family members over the 20 years he lived there. Graceland now holds deep meaning for people visiting from all over the world. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7s15BBpJ9-G9OLSgs3ui2-A2kytFSy6q0YTR5yw0efQswNE0FtL1wNcmL75XiFw7oKMj63bTsg_16rY3dhjHsaHmHSoVEVHgGUVfndWP400cRphjHixpxiQn-5XqoY43eqb7PuVF74PqBe2dAlG49YSRK4ir0N2iKldJn4iZeZkJg7MMLQeOdYjN7/s4000/MemphisGracelandLivingRoomY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Living Room Graceland Mansion Memphis" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7s15BBpJ9-G9OLSgs3ui2-A2kytFSy6q0YTR5yw0efQswNE0FtL1wNcmL75XiFw7oKMj63bTsg_16rY3dhjHsaHmHSoVEVHgGUVfndWP400cRphjHixpxiQn-5XqoY43eqb7PuVF74PqBe2dAlG49YSRK4ir0N2iKldJn4iZeZkJg7MMLQeOdYjN7/w320-h240/MemphisGracelandLivingRoomY.JPG" title="Living Room Graceland Mansion Memphis" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Living Room - Graceland Mansion</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The <b>Mansion tour</b> takes you on an engaging journey through time guided by a professionally done iPad tour complete with headphones. There is also a separate tour guide for kids. </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We did the Elvis Entourage VIP Tour and recommend it if your budget allows. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxy-GjXiDKb7ekwkqOvU1M--QxlIsA9bZmgvUiQyTtvqi-1tInRDCW7-F3SHkGrUnDG-6u96nM5ifveFncRlkusqn8iFatnox_-1qA30YTH9QF4M9ryPVq8Tn4uFNOFjY3klEQ5beuNU6i9_bvBGNTxaq3j0fNuJL5OlnZBh2x5ttFBVutLnBQvBNe/s4000/MemphisElvisPinkCadillacY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Elvis' Pink Cadillac Graceland Memphis" border="0" data-original-height="2433" data-original-width="4000" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxy-GjXiDKb7ekwkqOvU1M--QxlIsA9bZmgvUiQyTtvqi-1tInRDCW7-F3SHkGrUnDG-6u96nM5ifveFncRlkusqn8iFatnox_-1qA30YTH9QF4M9ryPVq8Tn4uFNOFjY3klEQ5beuNU6i9_bvBGNTxaq3j0fNuJL5OlnZBh2x5ttFBVutLnBQvBNe/w400-h244/MemphisElvisPinkCadillacY.JPG" title="Elvis' Pink Cadillac Graceland Memphis" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Elvis' Pink Cadillac - Graceland</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">After the in depth tour around the <b>Graceland Mansion</b> you can visit large exhibit halls of Elvis’ numerous cars (see photo) as well as aspects of his life including his music and the 31 movies he did. You can also create sharable photos and videos with Elvis. Lunch was good at ‘Vernon’s Smokehouse’. You can take home Elvis memorabilia from several gift shops. We greatly enjoyed and were entertained learning why Elvis is considered ’The King’.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDCAKB-4eX0hH-Yt9dtC9yimp04_70RYOQVZ7pB9YkX0BdxJp4ToCzHPRP-mnXRVadVKHIoG-QrLe1MHJx4WMI7pMSVo_A6YWRD4sW72LHnsb6r0ocSExfPO95DBVmDzHdhHfMVTWeI3SjxqUgsWWojS8LBAzcjU-nmODOZuSn1nRQqTp0SUGvFPgs/s4000/MemphisPeabodyDuckWalkY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Duck Walk Memphis Peabody Hotel" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDCAKB-4eX0hH-Yt9dtC9yimp04_70RYOQVZ7pB9YkX0BdxJp4ToCzHPRP-mnXRVadVKHIoG-QrLe1MHJx4WMI7pMSVo_A6YWRD4sW72LHnsb6r0ocSExfPO95DBVmDzHdhHfMVTWeI3SjxqUgsWWojS8LBAzcjU-nmODOZuSn1nRQqTp0SUGvFPgs/w400-h300/MemphisPeabodyDuckWalkY.JPG" title="Duck Walk Memphis Peabody Hotel" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Duck Walk - Memphis' Peabody Hotel</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><i>Here is a Memphis attraction that sounds silly but is lots of fun…</i> That is, the famous <b>Duck March</b> at the beautiful historic <b>Peabody Hotel</b> is enjoyable (see photo). This has been a tradition at the Peabody since 1933. This spectacle happens twice a day at 11am when the ducks march down the red carpet to the beautiful fountain in the hotel’s lobby and again at 5pm when they return to their home, the Duck Palace on the roof. The Duckmaster gives some interesting history before each show which lasts about half an hour. Kids love this. Get there early for a good place because hundreds of people show up for this entertaining performance. A tour of the Peabody Hotel offered at 11:30am is interesting - reservations are required for the tour.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Q2836t7DPDsuhZpb46n8-le9275se70ld1G5pnqPpqA0AfitWBqOcJpVcl9GyDMvenBrjAGh0zF9e5ownFFsampqANNXOei1fahURfIUvvM8-3MOMlH5v8xo-y9tkiGRA0ObIVj1dTKFiYie4WjoAGeBISDCfKUo0ZJFQEGIVyY_MWDNE1kTRTMb/s4000/MemphisLanshyBroStoreY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Lansky Bros. Store Memphis" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Q2836t7DPDsuhZpb46n8-le9275se70ld1G5pnqPpqA0AfitWBqOcJpVcl9GyDMvenBrjAGh0zF9e5ownFFsampqANNXOei1fahURfIUvvM8-3MOMlH5v8xo-y9tkiGRA0ObIVj1dTKFiYie4WjoAGeBISDCfKUo0ZJFQEGIVyY_MWDNE1kTRTMb/w400-h300/MemphisLanshyBroStoreY.JPG" title="Lansky Bros. Store Memphis" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Lansky Bros. Store - Memphis</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>While at Memphis’ Peabody Hotel be sure to check out the <b>Lansky Bros. store</b> located in the lobby (see photo). The fame of this men’s clothing store was elevated when owner Bernard Lansky met young and broke Elvis Presley. He dressed Elvis with his unique clothing starting a long time relationship with Elvis’ TV appearances on the Ed Sullivan and other shows. When Elvis’s fame quickly rose other music stars came to the Memphis store to buy clothing. Now the landmark Lansky store has guitars signed by scores of famous musicians lining its walls - well worth a visit while in Memphis.<br /><br /><b><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXN1grttyBnMQcVtzRn_vZ6pZcRBgXzNXl6wamwL-P--vZNqrpyQOwKdFrizG_s7HrDVYuPstd7MLO4w1fm2FKkmqPEq0eVSsz-A9vNv5W8FH_qvsolm4HbGM5AvBKck2yJtB3vzpx7_v7vcYv1vP1C6hwuAhTYlCtUQbqZWUvxyIGfpnIzfopPOzX/s3961/MemphisBealeStreetNight&.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Beale Street at Night Memphis" border="0" data-original-height="2533" data-original-width="3961" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXN1grttyBnMQcVtzRn_vZ6pZcRBgXzNXl6wamwL-P--vZNqrpyQOwKdFrizG_s7HrDVYuPstd7MLO4w1fm2FKkmqPEq0eVSsz-A9vNv5W8FH_qvsolm4HbGM5AvBKck2yJtB3vzpx7_v7vcYv1vP1C6hwuAhTYlCtUQbqZWUvxyIGfpnIzfopPOzX/w400-h256/MemphisBealeStreetNight&.JPG" title="Beale Street at Night Memphis" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Beale Street at Night - Memphis</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Beale Street</b> (see photo) is Memphis’ music bar and restaurant area made famous where the blues was born and greats like BB King performed. During our visit, we found Beale Street somewhat run down and many bands played loud rock and roll cover songs. Memphis locals told us Beale Street has become “touristy” and you can find better restaurants elsewhere in Memphis. We were hoping for more when visiting Beale Street.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7JDFy0tNdf2Vu_0BKSM39xx6ngKn5bl2W8ApfIVhuyPVLwQdtoBz-WwViQ28Nmr80aW0hIx4cq3yClmeElFPoSB5scr47OwpiOjGjorEeTu9VjpyAQpY_kHZPbYRE9nEd9gi8lpNadloM3NqIN29PVyWEM_VWu4GssxiMqpJ_dU6mI5e2JoV5A9D_/s1240/MemphisRiverboatPadewheelerY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="818" data-original-width="1240" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7JDFy0tNdf2Vu_0BKSM39xx6ngKn5bl2W8ApfIVhuyPVLwQdtoBz-WwViQ28Nmr80aW0hIx4cq3yClmeElFPoSB5scr47OwpiOjGjorEeTu9VjpyAQpY_kHZPbYRE9nEd9gi8lpNadloM3NqIN29PVyWEM_VWu4GssxiMqpJ_dU6mI5e2JoV5A9D_/s320/MemphisRiverboatPadewheelerY.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Memphis Riverboat Paddlewheeler</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>An authentic way to view Memphis and learn about the history of the Mississippi is to take a relaxing ride on a <b>Memphis Riverboat Paddlewheeler </b>(see photo). This sightseeing cruise lasts about 90 minutes with an amusing and informative historical commentary.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji37XJjtCLnLb_szRvmAlwAAHu5eDVKbEeCBPWL9BlBoYUkbjnuVEOFMqXtX5mJZEZ-a7N1HB6eKy8W5ptlwUmV0NEjagOf4ohpsUpXsjy2MYrX1hIntScjJYPqEOk7__xco0wWJyhMakfI9cqeQQ_8GN2jb5jfMmJdOSv1RTVKNJA78KWUJ3F1pW-/s1160/MemphisNationalCivilRightsMuseumY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="652" data-original-width="1160" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji37XJjtCLnLb_szRvmAlwAAHu5eDVKbEeCBPWL9BlBoYUkbjnuVEOFMqXtX5mJZEZ-a7N1HB6eKy8W5ptlwUmV0NEjagOf4ohpsUpXsjy2MYrX1hIntScjJYPqEOk7__xco0wWJyhMakfI9cqeQQ_8GN2jb5jfMmJdOSv1RTVKNJA78KWUJ3F1pW-/s320/MemphisNationalCivilRightsMuseumY.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>National Civil Rights Museum - Nashville</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Other Memphis attractions that you may consider include the famous<b> Sun Studio</b> where Elvis and many other music legends got their start, <b>National Civil Rights Museum</b> (see photo) where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated featuring multimedia presentations of the civil rights movement, <b>Stax Museum of American Soul Music </b>showcasing the great music artists that recorded here, as well as many other attractions.<br /><br /><b>Chattanooga Tennessee</b><br /><br />Tucked between the mountains of Southeast Tennessee, along the beautiful Tennessee River, <b>Chattanooga</b> is a beautiful city. Chattanooga’s downtown area is clean and full of attractions and restaurants.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn4pHZ-EbN-OLOS7VO24Nj0rs-UKVfHi-4UlS6Q-SqjsBlREyUPf1GDwFgY2mIngSdMr2U_iwGboKT-fJSiSxrIdUQ7XTfFSfuaPFqe45eFBYf-gB72mgOTTdBy_oEG3h78bxpdPSxesa745cx5hnrHOinEHouljqm-7g4Fqo4_8WBBcLq6B4KqCG_/s3426/ChatagonaAquaiumY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tennessee Aquarium Chattanooga" border="0" data-original-height="3426" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn4pHZ-EbN-OLOS7VO24Nj0rs-UKVfHi-4UlS6Q-SqjsBlREyUPf1GDwFgY2mIngSdMr2U_iwGboKT-fJSiSxrIdUQ7XTfFSfuaPFqe45eFBYf-gB72mgOTTdBy_oEG3h78bxpdPSxesa745cx5hnrHOinEHouljqm-7g4Fqo4_8WBBcLq6B4KqCG_/w280-h320/ChatagonaAquaiumY.JPG" title="Tennessee Aquarium Chattanooga" width="280" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tennessee Aquarium - Chattanooga</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>A featured downtown Chattanooga attraction is the well-done <b>Tennessee Aquarium</b> that showcases both river and ocean fish and animals (see photo). You can combine visiting the Aquarium with an <b>IMAX 3D Theater</b> show. The <b>Chattanooga Trolley Tour</b> highlights attractions and shares history. Chattanooga’s <b>Southern Belle Riverboat</b> at Pier 2 offers a unique way to experience the Tennessee River. The <b>Pinball Museum</b> might be of interest. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsn5QJDPChAKNW58uW4IBYsm2wq6oNxePLGI3vUiDf_dE1FPWL5iyLVra7pogTXfWsjPVhrokk2DlRpVBRMUvEzbTIOanfhF9rLfSxPwzW-iNe-_H78LX4InOvpUq41dl3nRAZ1xbxy-2Vuv8eH6rwBwacggC7SVh4J7TYsI3HIpMEOWihn6NUG7fy/s1390/ChattanoogaWalnutStreetPedestrianBridgeY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="790" data-original-width="1390" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsn5QJDPChAKNW58uW4IBYsm2wq6oNxePLGI3vUiDf_dE1FPWL5iyLVra7pogTXfWsjPVhrokk2DlRpVBRMUvEzbTIOanfhF9rLfSxPwzW-iNe-_H78LX4InOvpUq41dl3nRAZ1xbxy-2Vuv8eH6rwBwacggC7SVh4J7TYsI3HIpMEOWihn6NUG7fy/s320/ChattanoogaWalnutStreetPedestrianBridgeY.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge</span></b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We enjoyed walking across Chattanooga's half-mile <b>Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge</b> (see photo) viewing the river and eating at ‘Frazier Five and Dime’ on <b>Frazier Street</b>. We also enjoyed dinner at ‘Hennen’s’ located next to the IMAX. There is much more to do in downtown Chattanooga.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUFXjfBjS9oI8wLly_kgjJnslph3GhST5c38hkJiPo5NEIZ0W0euRZDwMq21S33LF1vJloQmimswcoVwGfP4wBDIRXhKmI-XeqI1b1i9qK_dOj3dp6eIIJn9fiPlzKOOT4qdntNomiTaguIkYEwfrldiFpa41w7kPk0NMHllEwLTdOIBVvqNmZejcO/s1392/ChattanoogaLookoutMountainY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="918" data-original-width="1392" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUFXjfBjS9oI8wLly_kgjJnslph3GhST5c38hkJiPo5NEIZ0W0euRZDwMq21S33LF1vJloQmimswcoVwGfP4wBDIRXhKmI-XeqI1b1i9qK_dOj3dp6eIIJn9fiPlzKOOT4qdntNomiTaguIkYEwfrldiFpa41w7kPk0NMHllEwLTdOIBVvqNmZejcO/s320/ChattanoogaLookoutMountainY.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Lookout Mountain</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Located 6 miles outside of Chattanooga’s downtown area is one of the most recommended attractions - <b>Lookout Mountain</b> offering amazing panoramic views of the Tennessee Valley and Cumberland Plateau (see photo). You can ride the<b> Incline Railway</b> to the top of Lookout Mountain. While here be sure to visit <b>Ruby Falls</b>, the tallest and deepest underground falls open to the pubic in the United States. <br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIrCRMIFhNU_j7X7mYnCeDQzApub4ZHQqPa-omPbUa9ugv4gyudok1twjfDXaKsOsPhfrHZNfexJD_gFarJZYFSf1dKL8qp9MeqJXT8B_Ebvgc9RNgvTZi_T-UnHTQLeb7c1qApuugpRjbP7qbGIbHHIN0gHTZwhaPFvjdTw6Hf-Cm2H9FSjVigTZE/s2770/ChattanoogaBattlesforY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1568" data-original-width="2770" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIrCRMIFhNU_j7X7mYnCeDQzApub4ZHQqPa-omPbUa9ugv4gyudok1twjfDXaKsOsPhfrHZNfexJD_gFarJZYFSf1dKL8qp9MeqJXT8B_Ebvgc9RNgvTZi_T-UnHTQLeb7c1qApuugpRjbP7qbGIbHHIN0gHTZwhaPFvjdTw6Hf-Cm2H9FSjVigTZE/s320/ChattanoogaBattlesforY.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Battles for Chattanooga</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Nearby is <b>The Battles for Chattanooga</b> (see photo) Civil War state-of-the-art digital war battles show. History buffs will like this 3D diorama depiction of this pivotal Civil War confrontation that led to General Sherman’s march to the sea sealing the fate of the South. <b>Raccoon Mountain Caverns </b>offers an exciting cave tour. There is something for everyone in Chattanooga.<b><br /></b></span></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxNJT1kFDkbRs7beHRaPRT9aTPkVI9OUHQWxdQtH3y72a-O8Yo_q8z0pQlK2HDY9JDSiAtUIt_XE5WSn-QtE5aH8G2XFn4aC07-Pg0x6J0B7HCcsm1JntwJQHjJjaw4Uz6XPH1r9LO-tp4pun0sFMQG4t6_RcOayVYtiKQf7go-sVSuABIfiIesdgs/s3598/TenneesseeHoldFastSignY.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2419" data-original-width="3598" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxNJT1kFDkbRs7beHRaPRT9aTPkVI9OUHQWxdQtH3y72a-O8Yo_q8z0pQlK2HDY9JDSiAtUIt_XE5WSn-QtE5aH8G2XFn4aC07-Pg0x6J0B7HCcsm1JntwJQHjJjaw4Uz6XPH1r9LO-tp4pun0sFMQG4t6_RcOayVYtiKQf7go-sVSuABIfiIesdgs/s320/TenneesseeHoldFastSignY.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>We liked our visit to Tennessee!</b> It is a wonderful State to visit with friendly people who love their Faith, Family, Freedom, and America. Tennessee’s interesting history and unique attractions makes it a place to be remembered.</span></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span><span style="font-family: arial;">Click here to see other great places we visited in Tennessee & North Carolina during Fall Leaves:</span></span></i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/2022/10/great-smokey-mountains-national.html"><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, and Dollywood</b></span></span></a><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>, <span style="color: #2b00fe;">Tenneessee</span><br /></b></span></span></i></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/USA%20North%20Carolina%20Asheville%20Biltmore%20Estate"><i><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><b>Asheville & Biltmore Estate, North Carolina</b></span></span></b></span></span></i></a></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #2a2a2a;"><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;"><b>Please
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Gatlinburg is known for its beautiful scenery, plentiful things to do, colorful history, and restaurants serving all kinds of food including Southern-style pancakes and locally caught trout.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b></b></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7EnM_RmE1jCZixrOhy1jXrw9X4qv3Pu2Ev2oZxJw1T-B7GYP3TaUfay-FGV_rcpzJl6T9lcrwtnKDfMRdVdNw91UpqSvHvv1zMESQoK_yYV-U6vFUjLCG-_8ipKJhuRyluNJzxLCUrpBRxNdq940NRgauC_j8KwRfOy1LZy7M24XXSu89MkzUr2wP/s4000/GatlinburgDowntownActivitiesY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Lots To Do Downtown Gatlinburg" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7EnM_RmE1jCZixrOhy1jXrw9X4qv3Pu2Ev2oZxJw1T-B7GYP3TaUfay-FGV_rcpzJl6T9lcrwtnKDfMRdVdNw91UpqSvHvv1zMESQoK_yYV-U6vFUjLCG-_8ipKJhuRyluNJzxLCUrpBRxNdq940NRgauC_j8KwRfOy1LZy7M24XXSu89MkzUr2wP/w320-h240/GatlinburgDowntownActivitiesY.JPG" title="Lots To Do Downtown Gatlinburg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>Lots To Do - Downtown Gatlinburg</b></i></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Pigeon Forge</b> is just 15 minutes from Gatlinburg and offers more lodging and activities. The people of Tennessee are friendly making our trip delightful. More below about Gatlinburg activities and the beautiful Smoky Mountains but first <b>Dollywood</b> in Pigeon Forge…</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Dollywood </b><br /></span></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRYsJnd0Ek_Z8NN_sxjtz0miXcBorKZg-Vl6ZpgXVvj5eJoM_8Q1ox7zfVfNaRU6pAN8lolqCRIUmi0A5a3EYD7n2JXCu2AGz4QfpOtBGyG7U59yXte3n8MwAf327l95tkP8QBpAj7j0Ozz6Z93MnBWf1pOub6cHYYU4XrCeKrIeAtSQU0ftQc_ljG/s4000/DollywoodCountrySetting.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Dollywood" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRYsJnd0Ek_Z8NN_sxjtz0miXcBorKZg-Vl6ZpgXVvj5eJoM_8Q1ox7zfVfNaRU6pAN8lolqCRIUmi0A5a3EYD7n2JXCu2AGz4QfpOtBGyG7U59yXte3n8MwAf327l95tkP8QBpAj7j0Ozz6Z93MnBWf1pOub6cHYYU4XrCeKrIeAtSQU0ftQc_ljG/w240-h320/DollywoodCountrySetting.JPG" title="Dollywood" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>Beautiful Country Setting</b></i></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">We liked Dollywood! <b>Dollywood </b>is considered one of the best amusement parks in the world (see photos). The highly-rated roller coaster rides will trill even the greatest amusement park enthusiast and there are lots of fun rides for children. Even if you don’t enjoy trilling roller coaster rides, it is the beautiful country setting in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, abundant live entertainment, good restaurants, unique shopping, amazing decorations, and Dolly’s Love that makes Dollywood #1 in many peoples’ minds. Dollywood provided a very memorable day of entertainment for us.<b><i><br /></i></b></span></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdDeA50-4xb_rC9-iSinZPHDDRAd_d2nzmNDTULFRh0bRC459ZI1KBTiRBHbcU9UFBMm7gOk37pqlf5MNhsd0Pv_fOWa8LRlX3RrQLBuHw4fp3IPy0X3k-riibTzAOokexfYCLqifuTvBgaoR7_hJG4qnlUulij_n2qSIEM9MNExDaZHNuVNRi78yW/s2062/DollywoodRidesY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Top Rated Roller Coaster Rides Dollywood" border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2062" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdDeA50-4xb_rC9-iSinZPHDDRAd_d2nzmNDTULFRh0bRC459ZI1KBTiRBHbcU9UFBMm7gOk37pqlf5MNhsd0Pv_fOWa8LRlX3RrQLBuHw4fp3IPy0X3k-riibTzAOokexfYCLqifuTvBgaoR7_hJG4qnlUulij_n2qSIEM9MNExDaZHNuVNRi78yW/w320-h213/DollywoodRidesY.png" title="Top Rated Roller Coaster Rides Dollywood" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>Top Rated Roller Coaster Rides - Dollywood</b></i></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>For roller coaster fans…</i></b> Dollywood is laid out in 9 areas (one more coming in 2023), each with its own character, displays, food, and rides. If you come for the roller coaster rides (see photo) turn left after entering to get to the main ones before the lines become longer.</span></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivV6c0yf7UCY14Pb5q7w4LKAQ-JK2EgzcORuLb4zSzCoUFBFYhl0l8tc7aKbgCRfPJBSN6vqhIGHd2Xif8aZMEPtAMC_TPI6RdUmO7fNSqAAtotucbbmNagUhokcgyXKvFSuXi0fCC-oXW0s6ZjJq4-qBoSy3qbO1GIRFkwerrsQxPTcfZQ4eH7ZNM/s3822/DollywoodChildrensRide.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2529" data-original-width="3822" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivV6c0yf7UCY14Pb5q7w4LKAQ-JK2EgzcORuLb4zSzCoUFBFYhl0l8tc7aKbgCRfPJBSN6vqhIGHd2Xif8aZMEPtAMC_TPI6RdUmO7fNSqAAtotucbbmNagUhokcgyXKvFSuXi0fCC-oXW0s6ZjJq4-qBoSy3qbO1GIRFkwerrsQxPTcfZQ4eH7ZNM/w200-h133/DollywoodChildrensRide.JPG" width="200" /></a></i></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Lots of Rides for Children</b></span><br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Tip:</i></b> If you visit Dollywood for the rides, consider upgrading to the <b>TimeSaver Pass</b> that allows you to skip the lines. The most intense ride is the Wild Eagle (Wilderness Pass area). Other fast rides include the Lighting Rod (JukeBox Junction), Fire Chaser Express (Wilderness Pass), and Tennessee Tornado (Craftsman’s Valley). Blazing Fury (Craftsman Valley) is a bit less intense ride and Mystery Mine (Timber Canyon) is a fun ride with a couple of easy drops.<br /></span><br /><i><b><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicXH-CeYChshcD8MmON-jvDCy-VNfnUpY5tpwNKtW1BRy3N76G5fTjcUrg5D4RzpnPHAJyLy5R0fKfyGe6t8pRzy3G0YkT6hghA0LfAXcPEwnPLdDzomnNioT1nncy6sIWr0nMpLde5F9WqETLk9yajyp7soUSX_lsLZ_mNNFB4NgVtnD4hTzkUxrT/s3731/DollywoodExpressTrain.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Dollywood Express" border="0" data-original-height="2798" data-original-width="3731" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicXH-CeYChshcD8MmON-jvDCy-VNfnUpY5tpwNKtW1BRy3N76G5fTjcUrg5D4RzpnPHAJyLy5R0fKfyGe6t8pRzy3G0YkT6hghA0LfAXcPEwnPLdDzomnNioT1nncy6sIWr0nMpLde5F9WqETLk9yajyp7soUSX_lsLZ_mNNFB4NgVtnD4hTzkUxrT/w320-h240/DollywoodExpressTrain.JPG" title="Dollywood Express" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>Dollywood Express</b></i></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;">Rides for families…</span></b></i><span style="font-size: large;"> <b>The Dollywood Express</b> (The Village - see photo) is fun for all ages offering an authentic stream-driven train ride around the park and runs every hour. Lines do form so you should consider going early.<b> Lots of rides for children</b> are available in Dollywood with many concentrated in the Wildwood Grove and Country Fair areas.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4duYnYs0hasuN0yTtrIknxu0h8t59k1s2AVZw1oP40o3atrg12dt0kACaQ4yRfPpcURVBqPn52taZvsn9Jfwgdk8XdGLBcaNozfeDrx0aEdmJrxeaT-nHII7n__k5oC-HbhGp-eI6iF8Ata5SeNrHh1v1yrk3YTH2h4XC1ObG_fUcxhJqKPNUvRyj/s1902/DollywoodAuntGranney'sY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Aunt Granny's Restaurant Dollywood" border="0" data-original-height="1376" data-original-width="1902" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4duYnYs0hasuN0yTtrIknxu0h8t59k1s2AVZw1oP40o3atrg12dt0kACaQ4yRfPpcURVBqPn52taZvsn9Jfwgdk8XdGLBcaNozfeDrx0aEdmJrxeaT-nHII7n__k5oC-HbhGp-eI6iF8Ata5SeNrHh1v1yrk3YTH2h4XC1ObG_fUcxhJqKPNUvRyj/w320-h232/DollywoodAuntGranney'sY.png" title="Aunt Granny's Restaurant Dollywood" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Aunt Granny's Restaurant - Dollywood</b></i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>There are more than <b>20 dining options</b> in Dollywood. Some top rated ones include Hickory House BBQ (Craftman’s Village), Front Porch Cafe (Showstreet), and for Southern family style Aunt Granny’s Restaurant (Rivertown Junction - see photo). There can be long waits so be sure to drop by and make a reservation before you plan to sit down.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkDu-z5gFXrd3iTBIPtWvXNkTxCTtmC0w1VVsFGiklILch2DqrghcQEg-NM3s1706Dg39y9AOGFvbU8bZUBI7nl8BpJgAIKw7-0W8dWWgVmhqZUjegwJkGbzsD2MeYA94EZnLUwF67Y4tcqxyVmIJjq8MlM134sAF8mXbVrdSpJUaw7XGWV8GdISFQ/s2062/DollywoodShowStreet.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2062" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkDu-z5gFXrd3iTBIPtWvXNkTxCTtmC0w1VVsFGiklILch2DqrghcQEg-NM3s1706Dg39y9AOGFvbU8bZUBI7nl8BpJgAIKw7-0W8dWWgVmhqZUjegwJkGbzsD2MeYA94EZnLUwF67Y4tcqxyVmIJjq8MlM134sAF8mXbVrdSpJUaw7XGWV8GdISFQ/s320/DollywoodShowStreet.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Dollywood Showstreet Entertainment</b></i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Dollywood’s live entertainment shows are offered in over a dozen venues - pick up a schedule, park map, and list of special events when you enter. While at Dollywood, you can download the free<b> Dollywood App</b> that has an interactive map, show schedules, exclusive offers, and ride wait times.<br /><b><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5NJyjuRJdqu2WGpL0OZ4OxwRItZ6-aljQ96XvdyhzGPU1qPl7_I8_u4W1Upg4NZsaHcjYjLNK1M_MOF-VhkK-u9KPc02hES5woHA7PDGpspGGH8Bgf8uVKCNOI5dpLOIzVujHyAOp2FL69sJzXX6_cPrZmJjlYOyiPbBJN702Bqxmwf7_Qa228xUc/s3596/DollywoodDay.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Dollywood during Fall Harvest Festival" border="0" data-original-height="2834" data-original-width="3596" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5NJyjuRJdqu2WGpL0OZ4OxwRItZ6-aljQ96XvdyhzGPU1qPl7_I8_u4W1Upg4NZsaHcjYjLNK1M_MOF-VhkK-u9KPc02hES5woHA7PDGpspGGH8Bgf8uVKCNOI5dpLOIzVujHyAOp2FL69sJzXX6_cPrZmJjlYOyiPbBJN702Bqxmwf7_Qa228xUc/w400-h315/DollywoodDay.JPG" title="Dollywood during Fall Harvest Festival" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Dollywood during Fall Harvest Festival</b></i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Dollywood goes all out for the seasons</b> with special seasonal displays, food, live entertainment, and merchandise. We were there during the fall Harvest Festival and Great Pumpkin LumiNights (see photos) lighting up the night - so much fun! Dollywood’s Spring Flower and Food Festival brings breathtaking flower displays and Dollywood’s warm Summer Celebration has water rides to cool down at<b> Splash Country Water Park</b>. Smoky Mountain Christmas nights delights with the glimmer of more than 5 million twinkling lights with holiday shows - awarded Best Christmas Event for decades.</span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7wJcNJPZ8gqy7nkMt2vyVFvjZPvUzuDlQ1fY02FFshTaawmNOUzUR7CvjtDUYYys5zwFOzL6Nn8IzJRvPmTcKC6hiXligBsAKeE_fjDf_K7SWHxhp82EOHFY3IHWjEG_Us-pHzYEQDTJKEytE28FL68rMNBP32UDbcq-bgo-_DAcu-xyRX1_vfOad/s4000/DollywoodLitUpNight.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7wJcNJPZ8gqy7nkMt2vyVFvjZPvUzuDlQ1fY02FFshTaawmNOUzUR7CvjtDUYYys5zwFOzL6Nn8IzJRvPmTcKC6hiXligBsAKeE_fjDf_K7SWHxhp82EOHFY3IHWjEG_Us-pHzYEQDTJKEytE28FL68rMNBP32UDbcq-bgo-_DAcu-xyRX1_vfOad/w200-h150/DollywoodLitUpNight.JPG" width="200" /></a></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Dollywood is fun for everyone</b> - we highly recommend Dollywood!<br /><br /><b> </b></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Gatlinburg Tennessee </b><br /></span></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj9Vt3AUzc4D9V7Cm0RkHCQII3vADZDLsAyINmL8-ktQdXBlANvv1yFioWPJKFjjq6dl_ZbVI8OPvspTdm0LpQgiOTcaAvuprXN-UfhXEDAW08xxYhalQELlmgVPPhc03Exxinuk5KG5dXTGaXvQQFi_3hwe3Klsyc2LVYdFlH65akCddKM36Grl_R/s1388/GatlinburgDowntownY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Downtown Gatlinburg" border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="1388" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj9Vt3AUzc4D9V7Cm0RkHCQII3vADZDLsAyINmL8-ktQdXBlANvv1yFioWPJKFjjq6dl_ZbVI8OPvspTdm0LpQgiOTcaAvuprXN-UfhXEDAW08xxYhalQELlmgVPPhc03Exxinuk5KG5dXTGaXvQQFi_3hwe3Klsyc2LVYdFlH65akCddKM36Grl_R/w400-h229/GatlinburgDowntownY.png" title="Downtown Gatlinburg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>Downtown Gatlinburg</i></b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Gatlinburg</b> is the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Downtown Gatlinburg (see photo) is a family-friendly mountain town with entertainment for everyone’s taste - all within easy walking distance. The main street is full of car and pedestrian traffic with lots of attractions for adults and children such as a Ripley’s Believe It or Not and Aquarium, zip lining, river rafting, amusement park, and much much more. </span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRDhOUorwkGKzKczmuwNQXdhM4AYz8o1XR7HXwjy4BFVBhqya-vXWDeD_ZElJAW-XcKuYxsjyvdrRuEPPd-yn3dYeUok3HMzAEzAgJWtuAUuTYZGuSI8II0_fYVJqzfd0Z43oknfiAqtK6JYdkp-XZLnvBV69OI6liadLp3hbJDEyeXxePnd5VlNAd/s4000/GatlinburgRoaringForkOne10:22XY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Beautiful Forest Drive Just Outside Gatlinburg" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRDhOUorwkGKzKczmuwNQXdhM4AYz8o1XR7HXwjy4BFVBhqya-vXWDeD_ZElJAW-XcKuYxsjyvdrRuEPPd-yn3dYeUok3HMzAEzAgJWtuAUuTYZGuSI8II0_fYVJqzfd0Z43oknfiAqtK6JYdkp-XZLnvBV69OI6liadLp3hbJDEyeXxePnd5VlNAd/w320-h240/GatlinburgRoaringForkOne10:22XY.JPG" title="Beautiful Forest Drive Just Outside Gatlinburg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>Beautiful Forest Drives Just Outside Gatlinburg</b></i></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Go a couple of blocks off Gatlinburg’s main street and you are in beautiful forests offering amazing drives and hikes (see photo). In Gatlinburg and near by Pigeon Forge there are too many <b>things to do</b> to include here - search online for “Best things to do in Gatlinburg”.</span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihX-PWhN5P0WYS8EeRU2cqkL6CXxqRof5w3qbuGZ1YiIKTsR6kLwTWXs7cIUE3_4EJbPBkiDu7cIWumjUwsQeRFlAHWdmn-eAnKUNPKAFyyA5by4qT-JanmGjQM6FPu8JAXVLXDf7A4HMPEeBOBpXNfzvlLUePHb1ZyBp2jlpW68PbzxM74UFOwg1q/s4000/GatlinburgTheVillageFallY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The Village Shops Downtown Gatlinburg" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihX-PWhN5P0WYS8EeRU2cqkL6CXxqRof5w3qbuGZ1YiIKTsR6kLwTWXs7cIUE3_4EJbPBkiDu7cIWumjUwsQeRFlAHWdmn-eAnKUNPKAFyyA5by4qT-JanmGjQM6FPu8JAXVLXDf7A4HMPEeBOBpXNfzvlLUePHb1ZyBp2jlpW68PbzxM74UFOwg1q/w320-h240/GatlinburgTheVillageFallY.JPG" title="The Village Shops Downtown Gatlinburg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>The Village Shops - Downtown Gatlinburg</b></i></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Gatlinburg’s downtown main street has a collection of 27 restaurants and shops. We enjoyed <b>The Village Shops</b> with its numerous unique shops in a romantic old world European village setting (see photo). ‘Crockett's Breakfast Camp’ is considered one the best places for breakfast in Gatlinburg - go early because waits can be long<span>.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span> </span></span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhohCU9q0Gql4n55xJtrVY4ZY8a5lV96VJuvG4xKVXobMa0jZwBeZ-uJDOn8yLDaiya0J77xXYowOIcYGapgT-pE6pudN8II6bbU2rgp23WBnLEXt9LvGb8vgpPB3NqWmVnn5o1OPsh7c-K3z2Dvfa_zRuCDABIDfTduVGOTcTE0k4EJLqHt4HgJwCp/s1592/GatlinburgOberY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Fun at Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway" border="0" data-original-height="1198" data-original-width="1592" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhohCU9q0Gql4n55xJtrVY4ZY8a5lV96VJuvG4xKVXobMa0jZwBeZ-uJDOn8yLDaiya0J77xXYowOIcYGapgT-pE6pudN8II6bbU2rgp23WBnLEXt9LvGb8vgpPB3NqWmVnn5o1OPsh7c-K3z2Dvfa_zRuCDABIDfTduVGOTcTE0k4EJLqHt4HgJwCp/w320-h241/GatlinburgOberY.png" title="Fun at Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>Fun at Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway</b></i></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The <b>Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway </b>has a breathtaking bird’s-eye vista of the Smoky Mountains and the Gatlinburg area on your aerial tramway ride. After reaching the summit, check out its small zoo, skating rink, amusement park, restaurants, shopping, and lots of activities for the whole family.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg14HXV4zdlMcMnygkUC8LxNSxzZpGgKE3yVqRYTEpXDk8SgQHHO8Ep3vsAX2gVEB3exnQgHSIK-WOb1VIuFXicfA_M7P6lUlWzEe2Io8tVZ1Ojgw0bAqIFda41JLuvbolgflEIk15S1G3qkE3zyRIuNx2wkcHazo6eNY6IU762KzJCb7nrFnhLulSc/s4000/GatlinburgLittleRiverRoadHikeMeigsCreekTrailatTheSinksY.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg14HXV4zdlMcMnygkUC8LxNSxzZpGgKE3yVqRYTEpXDk8SgQHHO8Ep3vsAX2gVEB3exnQgHSIK-WOb1VIuFXicfA_M7P6lUlWzEe2Io8tVZ1Ojgw0bAqIFda41JLuvbolgflEIk15S1G3qkE3zyRIuNx2wkcHazo6eNY6IU762KzJCb7nrFnhLulSc/w150-h200/GatlinburgLittleRiverRoadHikeMeigsCreekTrailatTheSinksY.JPG" width="150" /></a></span></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">While visiting Gatlinburg, you should enjoy some of the Smoky Mountains <b>beautiful forest drives and hikes</b> (see photo). The nearby <b>Sugarlands Visitor Center</b> is a great place to start and pick up maps, get an overview of the region, and talk to very helpful park rangers.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigwMEh7xLcw65pMyP5E5AcmUPALPi0LfKHjw9nT5bc22CbWPhk4J4DCbdj2rXlDtfQ50mWE9gWBhpo7IWlRybRXQLSYpyuMIaLjCZVPElHjdJ7Ur0MFhJURE7SuXWHbXeztmQbMUQufzYM0BftsSCHwdqsktGVSvq9IuxgXFEuDtldXbxyWML3GG0c/s3219/GatlinburgRoaringForkTwo10:22Y.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail Gatlingburg" border="0" data-original-height="3219" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigwMEh7xLcw65pMyP5E5AcmUPALPi0LfKHjw9nT5bc22CbWPhk4J4DCbdj2rXlDtfQ50mWE9gWBhpo7IWlRybRXQLSYpyuMIaLjCZVPElHjdJ7Ur0MFhJURE7SuXWHbXeztmQbMUQufzYM0BftsSCHwdqsktGVSvq9IuxgXFEuDtldXbxyWML3GG0c/w298-h320/GatlinburgRoaringForkTwo10:22Y.JPG" title="Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail Gatlinburg" width="298" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail</b></i></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The <b>Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail</b> (see photo0 is a beautiful 5.5-mile drive starting from downtown Gatlinburg at traffic light #8 (Historic Nature Trail Airport Road). Because there are fun things to see, like a bear, the traffic sometimes slows down - be patient and enjoy the beautiful forest nature. There are numerous places to park and take short hikes.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQKB-QNW9GCnGDfvwzGQf4wzdNjOjfn-w5dHGd769WbiKXjsPbBsNKliOtJdTjzldsUOa1G2Qsiu0Ux-qMPFe6EoquwgXUoCyFyDM9OfbqOlwrU85YmjBlIv_wjW1aveF5GQA6ekWKfuvMLTrVKLzqi4t6ehcEqK0VoA6X-gk-KB2jroMzaybDZNv7/s1434/GatlinburgGrottoFallsY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Grotto Falls Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail" border="0" data-original-height="1062" data-original-width="1434" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQKB-QNW9GCnGDfvwzGQf4wzdNjOjfn-w5dHGd769WbiKXjsPbBsNKliOtJdTjzldsUOa1G2Qsiu0Ux-qMPFe6EoquwgXUoCyFyDM9OfbqOlwrU85YmjBlIv_wjW1aveF5GQA6ekWKfuvMLTrVKLzqi4t6ehcEqK0VoA6X-gk-KB2jroMzaybDZNv7/w320-h237/GatlinburgGrottoFallsY.png" title="Grotto Falls Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>Grotto Falls - Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail</b></i></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>On the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, a popular hike is to <b>Grotto Falls</b>, a 25-foot high waterfall, along the Trillium Gap Trail (see photo). The 2.6-mile round trip trail is well-maintained with some exposed roots in places and highly trafficked with an about 580 foot elevation gain. Along the way there is a small waterfall with a swimming hole that is perfect place to cool off if the weather is nice. There is a separate trail leading behind Grotto Falls - fun but you will get wet. </span></span><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2uMhhjTwgp64zG-FX9LlbS5u97kHbtHHaYFz32lu7gUR-u9neBwgo6YoOH1-R37pjGncv_1JDGMxq5nVvAP39e49Ii-So_cUTYSf32W3IedYW4itcM8QES-ponW7WX_8PLWVWUAp2P4cOiy9feycBPeKerO_DZa5-4QMtMwpXzpKq45kpLuiGZY4K/s1182/GatlinburgLauralFallsY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Laurel Falls Little River Road" border="0" data-original-height="748" data-original-width="1182" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2uMhhjTwgp64zG-FX9LlbS5u97kHbtHHaYFz32lu7gUR-u9neBwgo6YoOH1-R37pjGncv_1JDGMxq5nVvAP39e49Ii-So_cUTYSf32W3IedYW4itcM8QES-ponW7WX_8PLWVWUAp2P4cOiy9feycBPeKerO_DZa5-4QMtMwpXzpKq45kpLuiGZY4K/w400-h254/GatlinburgLauralFallsY.png" title="Laurel Falls Little River Road" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>Laurel Falls - Little River Road</b></i></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Near the Sugarlands Visitors Center on Little River Road, one of the most popular hikes in the Smoky Mountains is the paved 2.6-mile round trip hike to impressive 75-foot high <b>Laurel Falls</b> (see photo0 with a slight incline on your hike in. These hikes are popular so to avoid the crowds and get a parking place near the trail head, you may consider arriving early or late afternoon.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7ACHcuaamWua02xCjzRRFBcPs9YxA9THbG6WWCBCMmzuZXUL4TMZ6N-hLxOCoYt2qNUol9JXf5bzweeAT4a8Qbdwz5gCvQ2VEwUykTewjc-IasVHw8adnWhA1dlPbgFtdYMBBh0ftD-9SefIZpaSMjX_zNCSgW1EX2p3R8Mpy4w90ANzG7dvOa3S/s700/GatlinburgCadesLoopMapY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cades Cove Map Gatlinburg" border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="700" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7ACHcuaamWua02xCjzRRFBcPs9YxA9THbG6WWCBCMmzuZXUL4TMZ6N-hLxOCoYt2qNUol9JXf5bzweeAT4a8Qbdwz5gCvQ2VEwUykTewjc-IasVHw8adnWhA1dlPbgFtdYMBBh0ftD-9SefIZpaSMjX_zNCSgW1EX2p3R8Mpy4w90ANzG7dvOa3S/w400-h200/GatlinburgCadesLoopMapY.png" title="Cades Cove Map Gatlinburg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>Cades Cove Map</b></i></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>A drive of the <b>Cades Cove</b> 11-mile loop is one of the most visited areas in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (see map). From the paved road, you are able to enjoy gorgeous mountain scenery; fantastic hiking trails; explore historic cabins, churches, and a gristmill dating back to the 1820’s; spot white-tailed deer, turkeys, and black bears; or take a leisurely bicycle ride around the loop road. A self-guiding auto tour booklet is available for $1 at loop road entrance.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3mLHZgr_g-xiTmifSpQu04TZBrb_j9TSE1QI-6Wg0KPI5sSdgHmiDKfx_tNVXXEwI8N9poewMJ2xv_Rf_T_Rkcz51RrmNmx5mbbyrWzUvThPxflPwDTRC4WmkecLx9YY1wd-OC14T2_4OoqHBRSiKg03jAuUWa2cl5xHWJaPVmk3Kvi8YVwmhOht5/s996/GatlinburgClingmansDomeYl.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Clingmans Dome Newfound Gap Road" border="0" data-original-height="754" data-original-width="996" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3mLHZgr_g-xiTmifSpQu04TZBrb_j9TSE1QI-6Wg0KPI5sSdgHmiDKfx_tNVXXEwI8N9poewMJ2xv_Rf_T_Rkcz51RrmNmx5mbbyrWzUvThPxflPwDTRC4WmkecLx9YY1wd-OC14T2_4OoqHBRSiKg03jAuUWa2cl5xHWJaPVmk3Kvi8YVwmhOht5/w320-h242/GatlinburgClingmansDomeYl.png" title="Clingmans Dome Newfound Gap Road" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>Clingmans Dome - Newfound Gap Road</b></i></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>On the Newfound Gap Road, <b>Clingmans Dome</b> (see photo0 is the highest point in all of Tennessee offering outstanding views from the large lookout. The paved half-mile hike to the Clingmans Dome lookout is a short but steep uphill climb to the top. Another moderately hard (1,460 foot elevation) 3.5-mile round-trip hike to the <b>Chimney Tops</b> is very steep and you will be rewarded with epic views. The well-maintained trail begins with two bridges that cross the river below. Even if you don’t do the entire hike, it’s worth visiting these picturesque bridges.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5C5PBsu1a3A99WaCeJzEZrzhtcwG07e-gcybafA6XlrZ941dssa14kagtxowvnDhvEZ0pG3VC-oyJ-GE19dQCjyHKXL4g3twMkxh3qSlo1Ca6FgxDlWypfCnP1_ckQeERaQDO05uBXVF8KiugHqFvCy2nPjHkE7l03kLIf9_pnnn8T_emV6VXYkeJ/s4000/GatlinburgLittleRiverRoadY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Little River Road Gatlinburg" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5C5PBsu1a3A99WaCeJzEZrzhtcwG07e-gcybafA6XlrZ941dssa14kagtxowvnDhvEZ0pG3VC-oyJ-GE19dQCjyHKXL4g3twMkxh3qSlo1Ca6FgxDlWypfCnP1_ckQeERaQDO05uBXVF8KiugHqFvCy2nPjHkE7l03kLIf9_pnnn8T_emV6VXYkeJ/w400-h300/GatlinburgLittleRiverRoadY.JPG" title="Little River Road Gatlinburg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>Little River Road Gatlinburg</i></b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Coming into or leaving Gatlinburg from the west, you should consider a drive along the beautiful <b>Little River Road</b> (see photo). Put “Townsend Wye” on your GPS from the west side and it takes you close to the beginning of this wonderful 1 1/2 hour 54-mile drive along the scenic river covered by forest. From the east, you can start it at the Sugarlands Visitors Center. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg6V0Jx1jcRkTDY0Q1Mok7Uw7ehz68p40KOqFMrnULv9G_pPZZO0E5TZDxKounlJ4oeB4winL4SgIGgn8pa41lRh66U-lYeAEXKgOKTo8rAULlAUeNcL0972vn9DOa178uBQq3ehxGOZLfMG41DEEOuZDboXJtSQHuHBvxna4AVXz5ut8hVo6q8yxt/s1298/GatlinburgMapY.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Map Great Smoky Mountains National Park" border="0" data-original-height="808" data-original-width="1298" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg6V0Jx1jcRkTDY0Q1Mok7Uw7ehz68p40KOqFMrnULv9G_pPZZO0E5TZDxKounlJ4oeB4winL4SgIGgn8pa41lRh66U-lYeAEXKgOKTo8rAULlAUeNcL0972vn9DOa178uBQq3ehxGOZLfMG41DEEOuZDboXJtSQHuHBvxna4AVXz5ut8hVo6q8yxt/w320-h199/GatlinburgMapY.png" title="Map Great Smoky Mountains National Park" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>Map Great Smoky Mountains National Park</b></i></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Leaving or coming into Gatlinburg from the south, you should consider taking the beautiful mountain forest <b>Newfound Gap Road</b> to or from the Oconaluftee Visitors Center and the <b>Blue Ridge Highway</b> for wonderful scenic drives. This is especially delightful during the fall leaves foliage.<br /><br /><b><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJf7QziNZ3yTHrnYcvJ_uv0HTbjDmrxDGAsNrcb6QLxRwWZoPbdED9jtB2bccYlhZLbqjwrCHoZrPXYKBmFYVLC8laFJlH4TIfHgo43xxrHLnddZqXO281uWqSkNtc-9rg2N45P0pWDQoFHwcbeF9f-S5Lz9OftL37hFW5sRKN0TyCPUPKLx1lQwDh/s4000/GatlinburgLittleRiverRoadTheSinksY.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Gatlinburg Little River Road The Sinks Waterfall" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJf7QziNZ3yTHrnYcvJ_uv0HTbjDmrxDGAsNrcb6QLxRwWZoPbdED9jtB2bccYlhZLbqjwrCHoZrPXYKBmFYVLC8laFJlH4TIfHgo43xxrHLnddZqXO281uWqSkNtc-9rg2N45P0pWDQoFHwcbeF9f-S5Lz9OftL37hFW5sRKN0TyCPUPKLx1lQwDh/w150-h200/GatlinburgLittleRiverRoadTheSinksY.JPG" title="Gatlinburg Little River Road The Sinks Waterfall" width="150" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>The Sinks</b></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table>The best time to visit Gatlinburg is during the fall</b> – specifically in late September and October. During these months, beautiful fall foliage takes the stage, and temperatures are mild (highs between 65 and 80) which attracts travelers from all over. The Fall leaves foliage peak varies year to year - on the average it is approximately the third week of October. <br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi90T6H3nL6O51k3PuJ1STwaY7zR7xABxKhR60eGBWUIGuLHwQODLmO77mG7zjM0q8lUeetqCxTiwZ_REKCk6qybM1BCs9B6nEcc-P2GoCYgO0e01V6FVXwaX9bexDohMRSmA9r-MqP7IgcvqL9TNabXLKss7z7qsbSuE29Gz7HLHlqoJcsz3G91_Yh/s587/GatlinburgTrolleyY.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Gatlinburg Trolley" border="0" data-original-height="462" data-original-width="587" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi90T6H3nL6O51k3PuJ1STwaY7zR7xABxKhR60eGBWUIGuLHwQODLmO77mG7zjM0q8lUeetqCxTiwZ_REKCk6qybM1BCs9B6nEcc-P2GoCYgO0e01V6FVXwaX9bexDohMRSmA9r-MqP7IgcvqL9TNabXLKss7z7qsbSuE29Gz7HLHlqoJcsz3G91_Yh/w320-h252/GatlinburgTrolleyY.jpg" title="Gatlinburg Trolley" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>Gatlinburg Trolley</b></i></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>You can download the free <b>Visit Gatlinburg App</b> (gatlinburg.com/app) for lots of Gatlinburg information. You can avoid the traffic and expensive parking by using Gatlinburg’s free <b>Trolley System</b> (see photo0 centered at the Mass Transit Center located at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. You can hop on at the free Park N Ride Lot at the Gatlinburg Welcome Center just outside of downtown.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCc_xe19qu445Pq2eHInLq0bg6_G_gdqM3_lk_H8p2t_xmWQ0zq5Y0MPv8_9-bn1m2Z5H_fzsybFIZG3iDIGgCidbAIwKzE1mV_Ji0HwZ8nfxr9L6G6Tp-eXXanYncoZw7aDndTjsWsXNOT2wuVLe-m_LOOS2bUgHmm4l6oDyO9z0vaNjqSziBmuUL/s1388/GatlinburgBeery.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hundreds of Bears in Great Smoky Mountains" border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="1388" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCc_xe19qu445Pq2eHInLq0bg6_G_gdqM3_lk_H8p2t_xmWQ0zq5Y0MPv8_9-bn1m2Z5H_fzsybFIZG3iDIGgCidbAIwKzE1mV_Ji0HwZ8nfxr9L6G6Tp-eXXanYncoZw7aDndTjsWsXNOT2wuVLe-m_LOOS2bUgHmm4l6oDyO9z0vaNjqSziBmuUL/w320-h213/GatlinburgBeery.png" title="Hundreds of Bears in Great Smoky Mountains" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>Hundreds of Bears in Great Smoky Mountains</b></i></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Many visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains are hoping to <b>spot a black bea</b>r while visiting Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There are hundreds of them roaming around in the park so sightings are not uncommon. They are generally not aggressive but do not feed them or approach them in any way. Willfully approaching within 150 feet or any distance that disturbs the bear is illegal in the park.<br /><br /><b><i></i></b></span></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglW3qmUJ-B5XN-K0VK2y-VhH-Itw_h2IAltupQVutIqjpUth5--v8xGd0Zil4X3D7x9_pyxKHsXDOpx7OrndMiZhBl5ToTk9ywLRERzQnXIxnb0mtG0SKNAfgGAicu1Cq5Aiaob0D9fi9T-zLO74kRQ29PR_BHiOOsUep1rpaFh3oiZQskNZQ7ZaRv/s4000/GatlinburgLittleRiverRoadHikeWayneMeigsCreekTrailatTheSinksY.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglW3qmUJ-B5XN-K0VK2y-VhH-Itw_h2IAltupQVutIqjpUth5--v8xGd0Zil4X3D7x9_pyxKHsXDOpx7OrndMiZhBl5ToTk9ywLRERzQnXIxnb0mtG0SKNAfgGAicu1Cq5Aiaob0D9fi9T-zLO74kRQ29PR_BHiOOsUep1rpaFh3oiZQskNZQ7ZaRv/s320/GatlinburgLittleRiverRoadHikeWayneMeigsCreekTrailatTheSinksY.JPG" width="320" /></a></i></b></span></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i><br />We had a fabulous trip visiting the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, and Dollywood… and highly recommend it!</i></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i> </i></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i> </i></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i>Click here to see other great places we visited in Tennessee & North Carolina:</i></b></span></span></p><p><i><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/USA%20Tennessee%20Nashville%20Grand%20Ole%20Orpy%20Memphis%20Chattanooga%20Franklin"><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Nashville, Grand Ole Opry, Memphis, Chattanooga, & Franklin, Tennessee</b></span></span></a></span></i></p><p><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/USA%20North%20Carolina%20Asheville%20Biltmore%20Estate"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b> </b></span></span></span></i></span></a><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/USA%20North%20Carolina%20Asheville%20Biltmore%20Estate"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><b>Asheville & Biltmore Estate, North Carolina</b></span></span></a></b></span></span></span></i></p><p><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #2a2a2a;"><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;"><b>Please
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California, USA</b>
(6/8-11/2021)</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE_Aupggzi3vcKdnfMEbAmL7CybdrQ2wr0716GlU0_hGysRAxT5DXeV63cXlVqsQSA8vlYAbGuYJF3B0b1cgxUQj-CNPNs7M_EE7TDf1fFsERiCIYT0HrTSRGvCFMKwREQzmwqBTIwmoc/s500/CarmelbytheSeaOceanAvenue.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE_Aupggzi3vcKdnfMEbAmL7CybdrQ2wr0716GlU0_hGysRAxT5DXeV63cXlVqsQSA8vlYAbGuYJF3B0b1cgxUQj-CNPNs7M_EE7TDf1fFsERiCIYT0HrTSRGvCFMKwREQzmwqBTIwmoc/s320/CarmelbytheSeaOceanAvenue.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b>Beautiful Charming Carmel-by-the-Sea</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Carmel-by-the-Sea</b> is one of the loveliest seaside
towns in America with its storybook cottage-style homes, quaint Bed and
Breakfasts, unique boutique stores and good restaurants with warm decor, Victorian
buildings and tree-shaded streets, and stunning gardens everywhere. Joy for the
soul!</span></span></span></b></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRDpSU9dZDpwpq2S_9XdS1HSB7GrCahXDTb9Gr0E8QrupI29PqNnKBHhV1XtOJSbImiPllAsxuU_ad6j5S7p0DnE8Ocgq1GsA82emcbFlyF9xN3S9_WKHdVjUHOGjRFm0UFmBIV_2au8/s1440/CarmelFairtytaleHouse.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1440" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRDpSU9dZDpwpq2S_9XdS1HSB7GrCahXDTb9Gr0E8QrupI29PqNnKBHhV1XtOJSbImiPllAsxuU_ad6j5S7p0DnE8Ocgq1GsA82emcbFlyF9xN3S9_WKHdVjUHOGjRFm0UFmBIV_2au8/w400-h200/CarmelFairtytaleHouse.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b>Charming Fairytale Architecture</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt;">Located about
150 miles south of San Francisco along California’s Central Coast, picturesque Carmel-by-the-Sea
radiates charm and sophistication with causal elegance. Beautiful architecture
with flowers and gardens everywhere makes Carmel one of the most romantic towns
we have visited (see photos). One thing Carmel is not is a party town – come
here to relax in causal romantic elegance.</span></p>
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and Carmel Beach are all very walkable. <b>Ocean
Avenue</b> <b>is Carmel’s main street</b>
and any visit should also include wandering around the streets that radiate out
from it – from East to West the streets are: Junipero, Mission, San Carlos,
Dolores, Lincoln, Monte Verde, Casanova, and then down to Carmel Beach. Along
the way, do not miss the joyful experience of exploring Carmel’s 42 courtyards
– one more beautiful after another (see photo). Causal attire is appropriate everywhere in
Carmel. <b>Parking </b>in Carmel-by-the-Sea
can become difficult during peak times so check out the nearby public parking
at San Carlos and 8<sup>th</sup> Avenue.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZEmHJfsxI6Sfinai3wnTTpAWLUKx4txFe4F6v7UxisfKS9KQuSHCWKCL0QF0MVtYGAlu1QdaVbIJzIZKoDwS4nkNjFd1TXatHGUEXV_D_wJLkN6iz-E1b3ZngkkkPDpmIRNk6rMBc04I/s500/CarmelbytheSeaBeachX.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="332" data-original-width="500" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZEmHJfsxI6Sfinai3wnTTpAWLUKx4txFe4F6v7UxisfKS9KQuSHCWKCL0QF0MVtYGAlu1QdaVbIJzIZKoDwS4nkNjFd1TXatHGUEXV_D_wJLkN6iz-E1b3ZngkkkPDpmIRNk6rMBc04I/w400-h265/CarmelbytheSeaBeachX.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b>Stunning Carmel Beach</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">For beach lovers,
a visit to <b>Carmel Beach</b> is
delightful - a long stretch of beautiful soft sandy beach in a 1-mile crescent bay
(see photo). Ocean water temperature at Carmel Beach is chilly year round
although surfers in wet suits enjoy the waves. Modest parking is available at
the end of Ocean Avenue and along Scenic Road that parallels Carmel Beach. Just
above Carmel Beach, the <b>Scenic Bluff
Path</b> is a well-maintained gravel pathway that parallels Scenic Road – a wonderful
walk. A<b> drive along Scenic Road </b>south
of Ocean Avenue is a must when visiting Carmel-by-the-Sea – so beautiful!</span></span></span></span><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRPhZixE5VIqr9b_8FeWANeM0nhBUenpnbRJKBtPeSSN3iag8u0mniMZA7Su0kTp7xKN0poBTfGjPwKvsOZiS2IehauYonM2xT0uzLGm4lAwyMVlFPxwaGaxXvYtYdXZ1BDhtaJeENjpM/s650/CarmelCassanova.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="380" data-original-width="650" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRPhZixE5VIqr9b_8FeWANeM0nhBUenpnbRJKBtPeSSN3iag8u0mniMZA7Su0kTp7xKN0poBTfGjPwKvsOZiS2IehauYonM2xT0uzLGm4lAwyMVlFPxwaGaxXvYtYdXZ1BDhtaJeENjpM/w400-h234/CarmelCassanova.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b>Highly Recommended Casanova Restaurant</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Carmel-by-the-Sea
has <b>outstanding restaurants</b> –
reservations should be made at popular ones. Some we enjoy include <i>Dametra Cafe</i> (Ocean & Lincoln) for
the good healthy Mediterranean food and the staff gets up and plays lively
music providing a special dining experience. <i>Casanova</i> (Mission - see photo) is highly recommended by locals with good reason
- wonderful menu with fantastic wine list – sit in the lovely back courtyard. <i>Hog’s Breath</i> (San Carlos) is former Carmel
Mayor Clint Eastwood’s bar/restaurant with a nice relaxed setting. <i>Bruno’s Market & Deli</i> (Junipero) is
a great place to pick up good sandwiches and other items for picnics or
affordable lunch. </span></span><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJyjmgC_V8y8rvoSGrIZLnFWNizTALeJ5zx_3sP7SdTl7C2yWzAxLqnQ0GN6wPWdMnIq62hMh49VI7VjLzNbA0aUtM1h3IfDfyCfLUDrQa0BbA4rlhKztcAX87MJOZ8XJK7tzdy_OzN3s/s500/CarmelbytheSeaTuckHouse.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="359" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJyjmgC_V8y8rvoSGrIZLnFWNizTALeJ5zx_3sP7SdTl7C2yWzAxLqnQ0GN6wPWdMnIq62hMh49VI7VjLzNbA0aUtM1h3IfDfyCfLUDrQa0BbA4rlhKztcAX87MJOZ8XJK7tzdy_OzN3s/s320/CarmelbytheSeaTuckHouse.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b>Tuck Box</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Do check out the unique <i>Tuck
Box</i> (Dolores) and maybe try breakfast or lunch (see photo). Don’t miss <i>Anton and Michel</i> in the Court of the
Fountains (Mission) for the great food in a beautiful setting – nice for lunch.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsLuVOVB8WbHWlzj9wKKuXdp7JBKrljsKnCk87551Bnt1v1Ln0Ugl64qptHCajCcVHx2BK_tO1gZROalGyq0R6GOzKcDIx9PlviC6VpM_6ZgwqeeWAjHGQY97L9PTjQDaF_eZhFfaMzls/s500/CarmelbytheSeaGardenHome.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="500" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsLuVOVB8WbHWlzj9wKKuXdp7JBKrljsKnCk87551Bnt1v1Ln0Ugl64qptHCajCcVHx2BK_tO1gZROalGyq0R6GOzKcDIx9PlviC6VpM_6ZgwqeeWAjHGQY97L9PTjQDaF_eZhFfaMzls/w400-h253/CarmelbytheSeaGardenHome.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b>Delightful Garden Homes</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Fairytale houses and home gardens</b> also make Carmel-by-the-Sea a uniquely
delightful city. To view some beautiful examples you can drive south on Lincoln
from Ocean Avenue (see photo). Plenty more are located on other streets for
those who want to see more. Carmel-by-the-Sea has 18 wine tasting rooms open
for indoor and outside wine tastings as well as for retail purchases.
For wine lovers, experiencing different wines of the region can be highlight of
your time in Carmel!</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrBLKDFFjbM51eTRdsty0H7jBdGehfRcEFTF30KiULfiVs_rcT1osg-CqQGymiodtMENssmXTD0KrxL5V2N8jYCr7Ku7K7O3cfJXJTni2rSHIv0ycvFmKty-cM7a9F0Gm27Cj05rmX10/s2048/CarmelBeach.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1460" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrBLKDFFjbM51eTRdsty0H7jBdGehfRcEFTF30KiULfiVs_rcT1osg-CqQGymiodtMENssmXTD0KrxL5V2N8jYCr7Ku7K7O3cfJXJTni2rSHIv0ycvFmKty-cM7a9F0Gm27Cj05rmX10/s320/CarmelBeach.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b>Beautiful Carmel Beach</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal">
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt;">To be able
to appreciate Carmel-by-the-Sea even more, we recommend taking a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">walking tour</b>. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Carmel Walks</i> offers a fun and interesting 2-hour nicely paced
walking tour showcasing special charms of Carmel through secret pathways,
hidden courtyards, beautiful gardens, and enchanting storybook cottages.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Some <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">quirky
things make Carmel-by-the-Sea unique</b> like there are no </span>
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{page:WordSection1;}</style>addresses. Residents wanted everyone to get to know each
other so they required mail to be picked up. Also, women need a permit to wear
high heel shoes - the city is worried about liability walking around the
irregular streets that give Carmel much of its charm.</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Big Sur</b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV-Ks-n2UkkE0Nr9qV8RQ92fLrRZQikf-yAMxvMDEvXXtDj9E1ETrJp5VOfc9B5DGSWuM-iPhN7a09c0iapiHzKp821LO2drbSfPs5YWVZ3nByKcZXi7vE9meqqCqHFAK784Ltt5rf87c/s500/BigSurPatRiverInn.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV-Ks-n2UkkE0Nr9qV8RQ92fLrRZQikf-yAMxvMDEvXXtDj9E1ETrJp5VOfc9B5DGSWuM-iPhN7a09c0iapiHzKp821LO2drbSfPs5YWVZ3nByKcZXi7vE9meqqCqHFAK784Ltt5rf87c/s320/BigSurPatRiverInn.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b>Pat at Big Sur River Inn</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">Located
just south of Carmel-by-the-Sea, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Big Sur</b>
is one of the most dramatically beautiful drives in the United States!
Exceptionally beautiful rugged ocean coastline, amazing ancient redwood
forests, and interesting attractions make for an unforgettable experience.
Along the way, you should pull over at the parking areas and enjoy the
incredible views.</span></p>
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recommend the approximately hour drive south of Carmel-by-the-Sea along Highway
1 to McWay Falls. Of course, you should plan to spend more time to enjoy the
views, hikes, and interesting attractions. First stop driving south in Big Sur
for lovers of ocean hikes should be <b>Point
Lobos State Natural Reserve </b>along the Pacific Ocean coastline. You can see
California sea lions at Sea Lion Point and maybe some sea otters. Continue to
drive past the first parking lot to enjoy the beautiful coastline along the
South Shore Trail (several parking lots along the way). There is a flat 6.7-mile
loop with shorter hikes available.</span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG8Pr8C4AcIpm6GaXXoTOvf-z70AaC3cNdadQYaTbCBGiSM4Zx-2aINhmW607eNpd91Jg3LNSBBLlCEd9N0K86KxZp4ZvLmjXwM5bm7BMHrG1X9tRUxoG18bWgp_A4VEmgnofgRNkrg4c/s500/BigSurBixbyBridge.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG8Pr8C4AcIpm6GaXXoTOvf-z70AaC3cNdadQYaTbCBGiSM4Zx-2aINhmW607eNpd91Jg3LNSBBLlCEd9N0K86KxZp4ZvLmjXwM5bm7BMHrG1X9tRUxoG18bWgp_A4VEmgnofgRNkrg4c/w200-h150/BigSurBixbyBridge.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b>Famous Bixby Bridge - Big Sur</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Famous <b>Bixby Bridge</b> is great stop to enjoy Big
Sur’s incredible beauty - park on north side in the parking area to witness
this beautiful site (see photo). </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoSeV5LYlgmnsXAk3E9aZ8BHm5qMzNat8b5l4KnCSZk-V4xUDRAMhrAboFEao1aoVyqnxYQDlpzfH9m574OLliRmTH96n5Ec-O8MRzCAPiJhtX_5y6yuzXW-lc007JuN-E0D6Wu7rbT2g/s500/BigSurCoastGallery%2526Cafe.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Big Sur Coast Gallery & Café" border="0" data-original-height="371" data-original-width="500" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoSeV5LYlgmnsXAk3E9aZ8BHm5qMzNat8b5l4KnCSZk-V4xUDRAMhrAboFEao1aoVyqnxYQDlpzfH9m574OLliRmTH96n5Ec-O8MRzCAPiJhtX_5y6yuzXW-lc007JuN-E0D6Wu7rbT2g/w320-h237/BigSurCoastGallery%2526Cafe.jpg" title="Big Sur Coast Gallery & Café" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span><b>Big Sur Coast Gallery & Café</b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table>We love stopping at the <b>Big Sur River Inn</b> located on a fantastically beautiful river
setting where you can sit in the river surrounded by a forest - not to be missed
(see photo). Food is served on the patio overlooking the river. </span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">We enjoyed the <b>Big Sur Coast Gallery & Café</b> (see photo) – an
elegant gallery and gift shop with a nice café with a sitting area looking out
to the Pacific Ocean – well worth a stop.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcININoOD3mWFkKy95m9VE6F1IeRzeimj4minKXMI7WeijAPyHqXLjKlsRtuzP8_oyQaCl4Sw_aJ7py508Iu0jt1Vh8qSmZ4bwyfXuQ0b92J-mMn_3jBy-L-gbmnwN3UXImdbIto7s-vw/s500/BigSurMcWayFalls.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcININoOD3mWFkKy95m9VE6F1IeRzeimj4minKXMI7WeijAPyHqXLjKlsRtuzP8_oyQaCl4Sw_aJ7py508Iu0jt1Vh8qSmZ4bwyfXuQ0b92J-mMn_3jBy-L-gbmnwN3UXImdbIto7s-vw/s320/BigSurMcWayFalls.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b>McWay Falls</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park</b> is a great place to enjoy wonderful
hikes through amazing Redwood forests. Also, the short hike to beautiful <b>McWay Falls</b> in Julia Pfeiffer Burns
State Park is a great way to enjoy your Big Sur experience (see photo).</span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Monterey</b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Monterey</b> is a fun jewel just 15 minutes
north of Carmel-by-the-Sea.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAMfd1rzb5-xHf4_IOUVASMveBeasC2wGlY16CWSNHoC_mL52MNbStOBQvDoyk-QhqwDR6C5vYMlRdggS4Vdta-jSr1oiyiBnkEkM-7VZN0QCscH5PCdU5k_aycW97hS2YqmyZKAaPcxI/s630/california-monterey-17-mile-drive.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="411" data-original-width="630" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAMfd1rzb5-xHf4_IOUVASMveBeasC2wGlY16CWSNHoC_mL52MNbStOBQvDoyk-QhqwDR6C5vYMlRdggS4Vdta-jSr1oiyiBnkEkM-7VZN0QCscH5PCdU5k_aycW97hS2YqmyZKAaPcxI/w400-h261/california-monterey-17-mile-drive.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b>17-Mile Drive</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Better yet
take scenic route through the incredible </span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>17-Mile Drive</b> from Carmel-by-the-Sea to Monterey. This famous drive includes Pebble
Beach Golf Course and incredible beauty so you will want to take your time
driving through this gorgeous area. It should take about three hours depending if
you stop for lunch. At the entrance, after you pay a nominal fee, you will get
a map with the 17 notable stops mapped out. Definitely stop at the famous Lone
Cypress, Ghost Tree, and Bird Rock.</span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii5xTTbkNQLzBGVAu33uvqGJk_YiUPsjNNAxbVXz8JMtrAkkf7AoMCWLAL9gi1uXYxZOjUDstbLWU93Z-ztmajVpCj5JwN9G4LL_rjdzFv5FiRlmE7y6ZZRZkOBUELCcVdhQt7lQzuMsA/s787/monterey-bay-aquarium-california-th.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="486" data-original-width="787" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii5xTTbkNQLzBGVAu33uvqGJk_YiUPsjNNAxbVXz8JMtrAkkf7AoMCWLAL9gi1uXYxZOjUDstbLWU93Z-ztmajVpCj5JwN9G4LL_rjdzFv5FiRlmE7y6ZZRZkOBUELCcVdhQt7lQzuMsA/s320/monterey-bay-aquarium-california-th.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b>Monterey Bay Aquarium</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sitting at
the end of Cannery Row, the fascinating family-friendly <b>Monterey Bay Aquarium </b>is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy exhibits
including recreations of the Californian ocean kelp forests, stingray touch
pools, tanks with black tip reef sharks, and inlets filled with rare sea
otters. Just outside you can marvel at the rowdy barking California sea lions. <b>Cannery Row</b> is filled with funky
restaurants and hotels.</span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYTkQjtYL91Z6Y9suCWQ8p9RQVXsRK3X1P7DNJoXyuGc1VhKwDgra2J43yNqoeY3yYpDGKKVC4iLRpH_B1lws3H5IxtW_Jo1QDLNyKciV63jxuuYUe74o2nhKonhQkhfbmnMXXlPYuRtg/s500/Fishermen%2527sWharfMonterey.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="307" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYTkQjtYL91Z6Y9suCWQ8p9RQVXsRK3X1P7DNJoXyuGc1VhKwDgra2J43yNqoeY3yYpDGKKVC4iLRpH_B1lws3H5IxtW_Jo1QDLNyKciV63jxuuYUe74o2nhKonhQkhfbmnMXXlPYuRtg/s320/Fishermen%2527sWharfMonterey.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b>Old Fisherman's Wharf</b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Monterey’s <b>Old Fisherman’s Wharf </b>is a fun medley
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bowl. Nearby <b>Lovers Point State Marine
Reserve </b>is a small charming cove to explore.</span></span></p><div class="MsoNormal">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Located
just south of Carmel-by-the-Sea, <b>Big Sur</b>
is one of the most dramatically beautiful drives in the United States!
Exceptionally beautiful rugged ocean coastline, amazing ancient redwood
forests, and interesting attractions make for an unforgettable experience.
Along the way, you should pull over at the parking areas and enjoy the
incredible views.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7nv06MaXXk7XdAgU9hHS8mnYdiBZ8IDcegpH0zQgFRmlvOhji_czuuPAgW6ZWIWIw5M4ePu_DKW9Yd40wE4eQ5uyY092LBf2AaCpDJ7q94AEdRU9w5ixCj4A0_e6RSRlum8G1BCCEmuU/s1651/CarmelMap.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1398" data-original-width="1651" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7nv06MaXXk7XdAgU9hHS8mnYdiBZ8IDcegpH0zQgFRmlvOhji_czuuPAgW6ZWIWIw5M4ePu_DKW9Yd40wE4eQ5uyY092LBf2AaCpDJ7q94AEdRU9w5ixCj4A0_e6RSRlum8G1BCCEmuU/w400-h339/CarmelMap.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Map of Carmel, Big Sur, & Monterey</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>We highly
recommend the approximately hour drive south of Carmel-by-the-Sea along Highway
1 to McWay Falls. Of course, you should plan to spend more time to enjoy the
views, hikes, and interesting attractions. First stop driving south in Big Sur
for lovers of ocean hikes should be <b>Point
Lobos State Natural Reserve </b>along the Pacific Ocean coastline. You can see
California sea lions at Sea Lion Point and maybe some sea otters. Continue to
drive past the first parking lot to enjoy the beautiful coastline along the
South Shore Trail (several parking lots along the way). There is a flat 6.7-mile
loop with shorter hikes available.</span></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG8Pr8C4AcIpm6GaXXoTOvf-z70AaC3cNdadQYaTbCBGiSM4Zx-2aINhmW607eNpd91Jg3LNSBBLlCEd9N0K86KxZp4ZvLmjXwM5bm7BMHrG1X9tRUxoG18bWgp_A4VEmgnofgRNkrg4c/s500/BigSurBixbyBridge.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Famous Bixby Bridge Big Sur California" border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG8Pr8C4AcIpm6GaXXoTOvf-z70AaC3cNdadQYaTbCBGiSM4Zx-2aINhmW607eNpd91Jg3LNSBBLlCEd9N0K86KxZp4ZvLmjXwM5bm7BMHrG1X9tRUxoG18bWgp_A4VEmgnofgRNkrg4c/w200-h150/BigSurBixbyBridge.jpg" title="Famous Bixby Bridge Big Sur California" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Famous Bixby Bridge</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Famous <b>Bixby Bridge</b> is great stop to enjoy Big
Sur’s incredible beauty - park on north side in the parking area to witness
this beautiful site (see photo). </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoSeV5LYlgmnsXAk3E9aZ8BHm5qMzNat8b5l4KnCSZk-V4xUDRAMhrAboFEao1aoVyqnxYQDlpzfH9m574OLliRmTH96n5Ec-O8MRzCAPiJhtX_5y6yuzXW-lc007JuN-E0D6Wu7rbT2g/s500/BigSurCoastGallery%2526Cafe.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Big Sur Coast Gallery & Café" border="0" data-original-height="371" data-original-width="500" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoSeV5LYlgmnsXAk3E9aZ8BHm5qMzNat8b5l4KnCSZk-V4xUDRAMhrAboFEao1aoVyqnxYQDlpzfH9m574OLliRmTH96n5Ec-O8MRzCAPiJhtX_5y6yuzXW-lc007JuN-E0D6Wu7rbT2g/w320-h237/BigSurCoastGallery%2526Cafe.jpg" title="Big Sur Coast Gallery & Café" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><b>Big Sur Coast Gallery & Café</b></span></span></span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;">We love stopping at the <b>Big Sur River Inn</b> located on a fantastically beautiful river
setting where you can sit in the river surrounded by a forest - not to be missed
(see photo). Food is served on the patio overlooking the river. </span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>We enjoyed the <b>Big Sur Coast Gallery & Café</b> (see photo) – an
elegant gallery and gift shop with a nice café with a sitting area looking out
to the Pacific Ocean – well worth a stop.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> <br /></b></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcININoOD3mWFkKy95m9VE6F1IeRzeimj4minKXMI7WeijAPyHqXLjKlsRtuzP8_oyQaCl4Sw_aJ7py508Iu0jt1Vh8qSmZ4bwyfXuQ0b92J-mMn_3jBy-L-gbmnwN3UXImdbIto7s-vw/s500/BigSurMcWayFalls.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="McWay Falls Big Sur Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park California" border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcININoOD3mWFkKy95m9VE6F1IeRzeimj4minKXMI7WeijAPyHqXLjKlsRtuzP8_oyQaCl4Sw_aJ7py508Iu0jt1Vh8qSmZ4bwyfXuQ0b92J-mMn_3jBy-L-gbmnwN3UXImdbIto7s-vw/w320-h240/BigSurMcWayFalls.jpg" title="McWay Falls Big Sur Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park California" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>McWay Falls - </b></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><b>Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park</b></span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><b>Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park</b> is a great place to enjoy wonderful
hikes through amazing Redwood forests. Also, the short hike to beautiful <b>McWay Falls</b> in Julia Pfeiffer Burns
State Park is a great way to enjoy your Big Sur experience (see photo).</span></span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><b>Monterey</b></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Monterey</b> is a fun jewel just 15 minutes
north of Carmel-by-the-Sea. </span><br /></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAMfd1rzb5-xHf4_IOUVASMveBeasC2wGlY16CWSNHoC_mL52MNbStOBQvDoyk-QhqwDR6C5vYMlRdggS4Vdta-jSr1oiyiBnkEkM-7VZN0QCscH5PCdU5k_aycW97hS2YqmyZKAaPcxI/s630/california-monterey-17-mile-drive.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="17-Mile Drive California" border="0" data-original-height="411" data-original-width="630" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAMfd1rzb5-xHf4_IOUVASMveBeasC2wGlY16CWSNHoC_mL52MNbStOBQvDoyk-QhqwDR6C5vYMlRdggS4Vdta-jSr1oiyiBnkEkM-7VZN0QCscH5PCdU5k_aycW97hS2YqmyZKAaPcxI/w400-h261/california-monterey-17-mile-drive.jpg" title="17-Mile Drive California" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>17-Mile Drive</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Better yet
take scenic route through the incredible </span><span><b>17-Mile Drive</b> from Carmel-by-the-Sea to Monterey. This famous drive includes Pebble
Beach Golf Course and incredible beauty so you will want to take your time
driving through this gorgeous area. It should take about three hours depending if
you stop for lunch. At the entrance, after you pay a nominal fee, you will get
a map with the 17 notable stops mapped out. Definitely stop at the famous Lone
Cypress, Ghost Tree, and Bird Rock.</span></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii5xTTbkNQLzBGVAu33uvqGJk_YiUPsjNNAxbVXz8JMtrAkkf7AoMCWLAL9gi1uXYxZOjUDstbLWU93Z-ztmajVpCj5JwN9G4LL_rjdzFv5FiRlmE7y6ZZRZkOBUELCcVdhQt7lQzuMsA/s787/monterey-bay-aquarium-california-th.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="486" data-original-width="787" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii5xTTbkNQLzBGVAu33uvqGJk_YiUPsjNNAxbVXz8JMtrAkkf7AoMCWLAL9gi1uXYxZOjUDstbLWU93Z-ztmajVpCj5JwN9G4LL_rjdzFv5FiRlmE7y6ZZRZkOBUELCcVdhQt7lQzuMsA/s320/monterey-bay-aquarium-california-th.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Monterey Bay Aquarium</b></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Sitting at
the end of Cannery Row, the fascinating family-friendly <b>Monterey Bay Aquarium </b>is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy exhibits
including recreations of the Californian ocean kelp forests, stingray touch
pools, tanks with black tip reef sharks, and inlets filled with rare sea
otters. Just outside you can marvel at the rowdy barking California sea lions. <b>Cannery Row</b> is filled with funky
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many reasons we find the relaxed laid-back Garden Isle of <b>Kauai so wonderful</b> such as: 1) fewer crowds and still some ‘real’
Hawaii here, 2) no high rise buildings (by law nothing can be higher than the tallest
coconut palm tree), 3) oldest island in Hawaiian Islands so more land has been
created creating a beautiful lush green environment (especially in the north) - movies such as Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean, Raiders of the Lost Arc, South Pacific, and The Descendants were made in Kauai, 4) beautiful
tropical beaches with warm ocean water – many not crowded, 5) great dining, and... 6) we have FUN!</span></span></span></div>
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offers <b>adventure-seeking visitors</b>
snorkeling & scuba diving, whale watching late December through mid-April, surfing, hiking, kayaking, biking, ATV trips,
camping, fishing, zip lining, horseback riding, amazing helicopter rides &
boat tours, and more. Relaxing spas are available for those who have some pampering
in mind. If your budget affords it, a <b>helicopter tour of Kauai</b> (see photo) is amazing!! We went with <i>Blue Hawaiian Helicopters</i> and loved it.<br /></span></span></span></div>
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recommend dividing <b>your stay in Kauai
between the South and North (and maybe East) Shores </b>to best enjoy the features of Kauai. <b>Walmart</b> in Lihue (near the airport) is a good place to stock up on groceries, supplies, and souvenirs at good prices. <b>Boss </b></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Frog's</b> offers beach gear rentals - located in Kapa'a and Koloa.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Here are some of Kauai's outstanding highlights to enjoy on this beautiful
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Kauai’s South Shore</b> has become more developed with nice
accommodations and more upscale restaurants. It is a better bet for sunshine,
especially during the winter, because it rains more in the north.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Poipu Beach</b> is predictably sunny and Kauai’s best all-around beach
for tourists on the South Shore. Many would say Kauai's best beach overall (see
photos). Nice wide and rather long beach with a grassy park next to it overlooking
a beautiful post-card ocean scene. Because a reef protects it, normally the
waves are small making it great for swimming, snorkeling, and safe for
supervised kids. There is good parking and<b> <i>Brennecke’s</i></b>
is a nice restaurant there that also sells food, drinks, and beach rentals for the beach.
Try their smoothies – great. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3NPtje9eWXv4uhZn4bJMZ2UJh9ZQiTN7jnEC7R-QBO1YNLpzWAurksDq_ROPrzvc0AMo4PktrEBsQLPYjp8HAx7YaRKVf2HHmidHc4QtpFYM1GSkipDR-xxMhjJRkqRyM59I1XfQ_ghwn9SKiQQmWcyxAWZdMO5Z8VZkUI9aUyz6PhSJbph-y5XI7CYs/s4000/TurtlesPoipuBeachKauai.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Turtles Poipu Beach Kauai" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3NPtje9eWXv4uhZn4bJMZ2UJh9ZQiTN7jnEC7R-QBO1YNLpzWAurksDq_ROPrzvc0AMo4PktrEBsQLPYjp8HAx7YaRKVf2HHmidHc4QtpFYM1GSkipDR-xxMhjJRkqRyM59I1XfQ_ghwn9SKiQQmWcyxAWZdMO5Z8VZkUI9aUyz6PhSJbph-y5XI7CYs/w320-h240/TurtlesPoipuBeachKauai.JPG" title="Turtles Poipu Beach Kauai" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Turtles on Poipu Beach - Kauai</b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The <b>best snorkeling</b> at Kauai's Poipu Beach is out from the lifeguard station on the left (</span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">looking
at ocean). </span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">You will probably see several other snorkelers right
where you want to go. <i>Tip for snorkelers</i>: There are reef rocks in the middle of the beach and because normal currents flow left to right it is nice to enter on the sandy beach on the left and come out on the sand bar on the right. The protected cove on the left is great for children.<br /></span></span></span></div>
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place for swimming at Kauai’s Poipu Beach (see photo) due to fewer rocks is to the right (just before the Marriott). Do be careful because less doesn’t mean no
rocks. Get some water shoes and you can swim with less worry.<br /></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">Down the
road a few miles, there is another popular Kauai snorkeling place just to the
right of the <i>Beach House</i> restaurant. Tropical sun is strong so be sure to <b>use plenty of reef-friendly waterproof sunscreen</b>.<br /></span></span></span></div>
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Kauai’s <b>Waimea Canyon State Park</b> is
a wonderful excursion (see photos). If you don’t start too late, you can have a day with the
afternoon spent at a wonderful Kauai beach – paradise! Waimea Canyon extends 14
miles long, one mile wide, and more than 3,600 feet deep. The Waimea Canyon
Lookout provides panoramic views of crested buttes, rugged crags and deep
valley gorges. The grand-island vistas go on for miles (see photo).</span></span></span></div>
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lookouts ($5 parking fee) and let your nature loving begin. Don’t miss the <b>Waimea Canyon Lookout</b> with
a parking lot marked with a sign just past mile marker 10. Walk up the few steps
and let it all in. If you want an early glance of beautiful Kauai’s Walmea
Canyon, you can pull to the right of the road between markers 3 and 4 and enjoy
a wonderful view.</span></span></span></div>
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liked the Puu Ka Pele Lookout in Waimea Canyon (see map) and the view to the ocean at the
Pau o Kila Lookout at the top. We found the <b>Kokee Museum</b> (pass marker 15) to be interesting for nature lovers
like us. Next door is <i><b>Koke’e Lodge</b></i>
serving lunch. For the best route to view Kauai’s Waimea Canyon use highway 540
up and back starting at Waimea.</span></span></span></div>
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beautiful gardens? A guided tour of <b>Allerton
Gardens</b> in Kauai’s <b>National Tropical
Botanical Garden</b> should be very highly considered by nature lovers – we
loved it! Your admittance fee helps them preserve endangered trees and plants
helping them take a slow march back from the edge of extension. We felt the
tour was interesting and well worth the price - knowing it goes to a very good
cause makes it even better. Movie lovers will also like the many nature scenes
of movies and TV series filmed in Kauai. Nearby <b>Spouting Horn</b> is delightful for a quick stop (see photo)</span>.</span></span></div>
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Restaurants...</i></b> We
liked Kauai’s <b><i>The Shops at Kukuiula</i></b>, a popular modern shopping and restaurant
center. Good restaurants there
include <i>Eating House 1849, Merriman’s Fish House, </i>and others<i>.</i> <i>Living Foods</i> serves a nice breakfast.<br /></span></span></span></div>
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interesting ambiance. One of the best and romantic restaurants on Kauai’s South Shore is <i>Tidepools</i> in the <b><i>Grand
Hyatt </i>Hotel</b> – worth the extra cost (see photo). A walk around <i>Grand Hyatt’s</i> beautiful property should
be included in your visit there. We loved the <b>sunset dinner cruise</b> out of Port Allen Harbor offered by <b><i>Capt Andy's</i></b>.<br /></span></span></span></div>
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a few miles from most of Kauai’s south shore attractions. Nice relaxing place
with just four rooms offering a more authentic Hawaiian experience. A joyful
relaxing experience is having breakfast provided outside on the lanai with the
river flowing nearby enjoying the songs of exotic birds – now this is the
Hawaii we love. Great beds yield some of the best sleep we have had and beach
gear is available to borrow. Good restaurants<i>, </i>shopping, and a<i> Long’s Drug
Store</i> at the <i>The Shops at Kukulula</i>
(mentioned above) are a 5-minute walk away – very nice!</span></span></span></div>
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Kauai. During the winter more rainy season (October through April), there is a
better chance of sunny days in the South Shore – although we were lucky having
glorious weather in the north during January. Summer season (May through
September) has a better chance of sunny weather. Big waves can make ocean
swimming dangerous. Generally, waves in Kauai are bigger in the North and West during
the winter and in the South during summer. There are many beaches protected by reefs where
the waves are small providing safe swimming all year.</span></span></span></div>
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drive through <b>Kauai’s North Shore </b>(see photo) you
can’t miss how lush and green it is – so beautiful! Beaches are wonderful and the
mountains in the background provide an exquisite Jurassic Park like atmosphere
you will long remember.</span></span></span></div>
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time in <b>Hanalei</b> is fun. Located a few minutes west of Princeville below beautiful
green tropical mountains, you will discover a serene Hawaiian
experience that seems to be lost in time. Kauai's Hanalei is a lovely small town (see photo) with
characteristic restaurants, bars, and shops selling Hawaiian apparel and local arts and crafts. The
historic one-way bridges along the way add to the charm of this area.</span></span></span></div>
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are lovely</b>. Two of
our favorites are <b>Ke’e</b> and <b>Tunnels</b> (see photo). Both can have large dangerous
waves in the winter. Also, all year due to their popularity, access is limited.
Ke’e Beach now requires a reservation for parking or shuttle service. You can book reservations to Ke'e Beach in Kauai's <b>Haena Beach Park</b> at <i>gohaena.com</i>.<br /></span></span></span></div>
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worry if you don't have a reservation or can't find parking at Tunnels... <b>Animi Beach</b> is (see photo) beautiful
and protected by a reef making swimming safe all year with some good snorkeling
opportunities. Very long Animi Beach also has lots of free parking available and plenty
of natural shade provided by trees. Beach lovers will discover many more lovely
beaches on Kauai’s North Shore to explore.</span></span></span></div>
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you must now obtain parking or shuttle transportation reservations, a visit
to<b> Ke’e Beach and its surrounding Haena
State Park </b>is wonderful. During the summer, there is nice swimming and
snorkeling. This is also the start of Kauai's famous (and difficult) <b>Kalalau
Trail</b> along the Napali Coast for advanced hikers and campers that plan
ahead for this adventure. </span></span></span></div>
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beautiful <b>Napali mountains and
coastline </b>(see photo). Because the number of visitors became too much to preserve
its uniqueness, daily limits are enforced and reservations are necessary.</span></span></span></div>
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Kauai North Shore highlights include: The views from the <b>Kilauea Lighthouse</b> as well as the <b>Hanalei Valley Lookout</b> are wonderful and worth a stop (see photo). During Kauai's summer months, adventure lovers should do a <b>catamaran tour</b> of the beautiful Napali Coast with snorkeling - lots of fun!<br /></span></span></span></div>
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<b>Hanalei</b>. It has some nice dining options such as: <i>Hanalei Dolphin Restaurant, Kalypso Island Bar & Grill </i>(for
local atmosphere), <i>Chicken in a Barrel BBQ</i>
(causal dining), <i>Tahiti Nui</i> (for
causal fun), and <i>Jo Jo's</i> for shaved ice with </span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">macadamia nut ice cream (yum!)</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">.</span></span></span></div>
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at the lovely <b><i>Hanalei Bay Resort</i></b> (see photo) in Princeville and so glad we did. The
beautiful grounds with large pool and heated spa surrounded by
waterfalls and tropical plants make for a relaxing place to return to after a
day of exploring Kauai’s North Shore attractions and beaches. The on-site
restaurant/bar <i>Happy Talk</i> is very nice with a view to iconic <b>Hanalei Bay. </b>It has comfortable
rooms (some with a kitchen) and nice furnishings. There is a concierge on site to
help you with booking fun excursions while in Kauai. You can walk down to the beautiful <b>Puu Poa Beach</b> for snorkeling and have lunch at the luxury<i><b> 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay</b></i>... or if
you feel a bit lazy (easy to do in Kauai), just call and they will take you and
pick you up with a golf cart.</span></span></span></div>
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Ultimate Kauai Guidebook – Kauai Revealed</i> </b>by Andrew Doughty to be an
outstanding resource and greatly enhanced our stay in Kauai. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Kauai East Shore Attractions</i></b></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i> </i></b></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQow0CXUNdk1OBYO40i9lHaorioFNhz6BZTvAFTTkMtUPBCUEDns5JRSTcdKxuxDL1tm8BEwldouGrUvts0SoyEu60SGGUP0lO8Z5nunBmBBNyjM6n5d0mC-6lf3a-0lu87PblLW8LKncdEunrmGxpF8GXW0tzqk0mVcRqTNwuKhlpC_OPB_VRQOYbQOk/s1310/KauaiShoresHotel.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="758" data-original-width="1310" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQow0CXUNdk1OBYO40i9lHaorioFNhz6BZTvAFTTkMtUPBCUEDns5JRSTcdKxuxDL1tm8BEwldouGrUvts0SoyEu60SGGUP0lO8Z5nunBmBBNyjM6n5d0mC-6lf3a-0lu87PblLW8LKncdEunrmGxpF8GXW0tzqk0mVcRqTNwuKhlpC_OPB_VRQOYbQOk/w400-h231/KauaiShoresHotel.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Kauai Shores Hotel</b></i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><b>Travel Tip:</b> </i>Because Kauai's sunny South Shore has become popular and more expensive to stay, a nice suggestion is considering staying on Kauai's East Shore. It's a beautiful 35-minute drive to South Shore's Poipu Beach and 45 minutes to North Shore's Hanalei. We enjoyed our stay at <i><b>Kauai Shores Hotel </b></i>(see photo) located on the beach near Kapa'a with modern renovated rooms, inviting pool and jacuzzi, and feet-in-the-sand highly-rated ocean-view <i>Lava Lava Beach Club</i> restaurant on the property for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">conveniently located next to the <b>Coconut Marketplace</b> for restaurants, market, and shopping. <br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodmUyzyCfYsQczdtWaRTXhHopKys9N-MdqRRNoj64oFsq_ecNUnPwcVYIj-b7-xxbvOGO7W7dai46ppU2YKij5bhZ84XuwgaGkzWsC9FRIOwHh9sTzSdCxt7mx4s4LckttCl67lDqVaXJ_NMk-snX8a9kbYAmIL7PSCsFvv3nGlYGoe2F1XH9faR6-ok/s4000/LydgateBeachPatKauai.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pat Dunlap Lydgate Beach Kauai" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodmUyzyCfYsQczdtWaRTXhHopKys9N-MdqRRNoj64oFsq_ecNUnPwcVYIj-b7-xxbvOGO7W7dai46ppU2YKij5bhZ84XuwgaGkzWsC9FRIOwHh9sTzSdCxt7mx4s4LckttCl67lDqVaXJ_NMk-snX8a9kbYAmIL7PSCsFvv3nGlYGoe2F1XH9faR6-ok/w320-h240/LydgateBeachPatKauai.JPG" title="Pat Dunlap Lydgate Beach Kauai" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Pat at Lydgate Beach</b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>A good beach on Kauai's East Shore for protected swimming (great for families) is <b>Lydgate Beach</b> (see photo). For a classic beautiful beach with good boogie board and body surfing is <b>Kealia Beach. </b>In Kapa'a, we loved the macadamia nut crusted sea bass at the <i>Lemongrass Grill</i> and the <i>Bull Shed</i> on the beach is well rated. For ambiance and history try lunch or dinner at <i>Gaylord's Restaurant</i> at the Kilohana Plantation and here you can enjoy the fun <b>Kauai Plantation Railway</b> train ride.<br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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Kauai’s East Shore can be accessed by car. We highly recommend visiting
the most accessible 151-foot <b>Opaekaa Falls</b> from
highway 580 and 173-feet <b>Wallua Falls</b>
(our favorite - see photo) from highway 583 – both are beautiful. </span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">
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the <b>Sleeping Giant</b> outline in the
mountain.</span></span></span></div>
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that adds some ‘fun’ in Kauai is the wild chickens with incredibly <b>beautiful roosters</b> (see photo). You will hear their
sound everywhere – local residences will encourage you to take some home. In 1982 Hurricane Iwa destroyed chicken coops sending the birds all over the island. <b> </b></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Golfers</b> will like the many beautiful
courses to be enjoyed on Kauai. Try some <b>shave ice</b> served around the island –
it’s delicious.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Enjoy Kauai</b> <b>– we do!</b></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Some Useful Hawaiian words while in Kauai:</i></b></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">Aloha (ah-low-ha) - hello, goodbye, feeling of kindness <b><i><br /></i></b></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">Mahalo (mah-hah-low) - thank you</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">Kane (kah-neh) - male <b><br /></b></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">Wahine (wah-hee-nay) - female<br /></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">Keiki (kay-key) - child <br /></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">Pupu (poo-poo) - appetizer</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">Luau (loo-ow) - Hawaiian feast</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">Lua (loo-ah) - restroom<br /></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">Makai (mah-kigh) - towards the sea <br /></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">Mauka (mau-kah) - towards the mountain</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">Lanai (lah-nigh) - porch, veranda</span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">Beach and
seafood lovers will enjoy a stay on Brazil’s beautiful island <b>of Florianopolis (Ilha de Santa Catarina). </b>Florianopolis
and its beautiful white sand beaches and towns are<b> </b>safe to visit and walk around. It is also known as a mecca for
surfers with great waves. This region of Brazil enjoys some of Brazil’s highest
standards of living and was settled by emigrates from Europe (i.e. Germany,
Italy) appearing more European than Latin.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">So we could
enjoy some very nice hotels during our visit, we decided to stay in the <b>north of Florianopolis</b> and rent a car
to visit some of Florianopolis’ other beautiful beaches. Driving around this
island was very doable using Google Maps. We split our visit between Praia de
Jurere (see photo) and Praia dos Ingleses enjoying these nice beaches while visiting other
beautiful beaches by car.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">Our stay at
<i>Pousada dos Sonhos </i>(see review below
for reasons why) made our stay on <b>Praia
de Jurere</b> memorable (see photo). The town of <b>Jurere</b>
is an upscale place to stay in Florianopolis with nice long beach and
restaurants (some of the top rated in Florianopolis). The beach offers calm
ocean to swim in.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">Staying at <i>Costa Norte Ingleses<b> </b></i>provided a very enjoyable experience at Praia dos Ingleses
(again, see our review below to see why). <b>Praia
dos Ingleses</b> is one of Florianopolis’ finest beaches offering a wide sandy
beach with gentle ocean waves to swim in (see photo). Praia dos Ingleses has become rather
developed with hotels and high-price restaurants.</span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">
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<b>beaches on Florianopolis</b> have
restaurants and other facilities. Florianopolis’ northern beaches are more
developed with calmer waves and during the high season they are more crowded
party scenes (but nice). Southern beaches are less developed offering more
tranquil beach experiences. If you want to visit a beautiful completely
undeveloped beach, stop at the nature preserve of <b>Mocambique </b>– quite lovely!</span></span></span></div>
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favorite beaches we visited in Florianopolis. Several laid-back beach
restaurants are located overlooking the stunningly picturesque beach. We liked <i>Barraco da Mole</i> mid way on the beach
with its good view of the beach, nice music, good food and drinks, and friendly
staff (see photo). Several paid parking lots are available servicing Praia Mole. Praia Mole
has good surfing and during peak times (Summer – December to February), Praia
Mole is a party scene with beautiful tanned bodies adorning this wonderful
beach.</span></span></span></div>
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<b>Praia de Joaquina</b> that is close to
sand dunes where people were having fun renting a snowboard and sliding down
the sand (see photo below). Praia de Joaquina is also a favorite surfing destination on
Florianopolis with many restaurants overlooking the beach serving fresh
seafood, local cuisine, and drinks (see photo). A paid parking area is located a few steps
from the beach.</span></span></span></div>
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nice beaches where we had a nice lunch overlooking the beach. Other than a few
restaurants, there are no hotels or condos on this long beach making Praia do
Campeche a rather pristine experience. Parking is available close to the beach.
You have a nice view of the <b>Ilha do
Campeche</b> (see photo) from here and from the southern end of Praia do Campeche you can
arrange a boat trip to the ecological reserve there for nice hiking and
snorkeling.</span></span></span></div>
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highly recommended beaches located in southern Florianopolis are <b>Matadeiro</b> (o<span style="color: black;">ne
of top rated and accessed by hiking), </span><b>Morro das Pedras</b>, <b>Armacao</b> (see photo),
and <b>Pantano do Sul</b>.<span style="color: black;"> </span>The small fishing village of <b>Armaçao</b> has kept its older Portuguese heritage. As you go further
south in Florianopolis, the roads go through small towns and driving becomes
slower. Be patient if you want to visit these beautiful places in the south of
Florianopolis. The reward is great because they are less spoiled by development
where it is possible to enjoy a more remote beach experience.</span></span></span></div>
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Florianopolis<b>’ Lagoa town</b> on the
southern end of <b>Lagoa da Conceicao</b>.
The highlight was taking the 45-minute boat ride along the west coast of Lagoa
da Conceicao to Costa da Lagoa leaving from the dock right next to the west
side of the bridge between Lagoa da Conceicao and Lagoinha. Windsurfing is
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to visit Florianopolis<b>’ Costa da Lagoa</b>
is the <b>very nice seafood restaurants
located along the water</b>. We enjoyed the restaurant <i>Cachoeira </i>(see photo)<i>. </i>Hikers will enjoy the approximately 2-hour hike from
town along the forested lagoon visiting waterfalls and tranquil natural pools with
chilled water. You can go on this hike, have a nice lunch, and return by boat.
There is a small waterfall near Costa da Lagoa you can walk to in about 10
minutes.</span></span></span></div>
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are amazing – try a combination plate with them done several ways (see photo). Sipping a <b>caipirinha</b> drink is a thing to do in
Brazil and can be done in many favors – they are nice (see photo above).</span></span></span></div>
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modern downtown, called <b>Floripa </b>or <b>Centro</b>, is the political capital of the
region. On the mainland is the industrial zone with its historical center on
the island revolving around <b>Praca XV de
Novembro</b>. Restaurants, accommodations, nightlife, shopping, etc. are
abundant here. Florianopolis’ airport, located south of Floripa, is
Florianopolis-Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN).</span></span></span></div>
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Brazilian people... </i></b>The people of Brazil exhibit a zest for life with their love for
friends, family, music, food, and laughter. Their willingness to be friends
with you was shown throughout our visit. A friendly smile is almost always
returned in kind and they often go out of their way to help you. We can learn a
lot from Brazilians. Portuguese is spoken in Florianopolis Brazil. You will
encounter some English, especially in hospitality. Due to the similarities of Portuguese
with Spanish and the fact that most the rest of the South American continent
speaks Spanish, we found trying some Spanish worked well in many cases.</span></span></span></div>
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Brazil realized the importance of this then frontier between Portuguese and
Spanish Americas. The emperor invited German-speaking immigrants to establish a
presence in this region. Many towns and traditions in Florianopolis look like
you are in Germany.</span></span></span></div>
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at <b><i>Pousada
dos Sonhos</i></b> on the western end of Praia dos Jurere and so glad we did!
This is a relaxing top-rated Florianopolis bed and breakfast hotel with a large
patio and restaurant on the beach (rare in Jurere). The rooms are large with a
small kitchenette equipped with cooking apparatus if you so desire. Nice
restaurants and a supermarket are within walking distance – some just around
the corner. We went to bed with the sound of ocean waves – nice! We enjoyed the
free beach chairs on the beach as well as the comfortable furniture on the
patio to enjoy wonderful ocean views. The very nice breakfast can be enjoyed
overlooking the beach and ocean. The restaurant on site serves wonderful food
and drinks. Guests also enjoy free parking, Internet, pool, A/C, refrigerator, and
families enjoy the children’s play area.</span></span></span></div>
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stayed at <b><i>Costa Norte Ingleses</i></b> on Praia dos Ingleses and were very
pleased with this top-rated Florianopolis bed and breakfast hotel. The grounds
are beautiful, especially at night, with a deck and good restaurant right on
the beach (unique in Ingleses). The rooms are very comfortable with nice ocean
views available. Waves from the ocean are wonderful to listen to. Facilities
include an outdoor pool, heated indoor pool, wet and dry saunas, gym, A/C, refrigerator,
and a very nice breakfast can be enjoyed overlooking the beach. A nice
supermarket is right across the street.</span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">
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</span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"></span>Award-winning Travel Blogger - Plan Your Escape® World Travel - Unhook Now... for Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10059373448599481668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380068751615027468.post-63574453557760424962019-12-07T16:19:00.004-08:002022-12-04T20:05:43.094-08:00Salvador, Brazil<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Salvador, Brazil’s former colonial capital, is fun and interesting. Nighttime excitement
pours from the historic center of this city (the Pelourinho) with the sounds of
lively Brazilian music and drum corps overlapping from its squares,
restaurants, and street performers. <b>Salvador</b>
is Brazil’s third most visited location - behind <i><a href="http://unhooknow.blogspot.com/search/label/Brazil%20Rio%20de%20Janeiro" target="_blank">Rio de Janeiro – check here to see our travel post</a></i> and Iguacu Falls... for some good reasons.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">The Afro-Brazilian
Bahia culture in Salvador is heavily influenced from decedents of the large
number of slaves brought from western Africa during Portuguese colonial times.
This is reflected in the music, food, dance, entertainment, art, folklore, religion,
and most importantly, the people. Unlike what happened in other slave
territories around the world, due the very large numbers of slaves imported,
they were able to maintain much of their culture. Salvador today offers a
unique tourist experience to experience this Afro-Brazilian mix of European and
African cultures.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">Salvador is
one of the oldest cities founded by Europeans in the Americas and was Brazil’s <b>Portuguese colonial capital</b> for three
centuries. A huge amount of gold, sugar, and tobacco was brought through it and
Salvador became very wealthy. It is now a living museum of 17<sup>th</sup> and
18<sup>th</sup>-century architecture. Recovering from urban decline that
affected many colonial cities in South America, repairs and interesting tourist
attractions have been underway everywhere - <b>Salvador is ready for visitors!</b> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">Salvador’s cobblestoned
central old town,<b> Pelourinho</b>, is the
place to be. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and music is everywhere,
especially Tuesday nights and on weekends. This area is not large so wandering
around is easy and fun. People watching is great here. Be careful in crowds
because pickpockets do operate in Salvador. <b>Police provide good security to
keep this area safe</b> – wandering too far outside is not recommended, especially
at night.</span></span></span></div>
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square in the Pelourinho, <b>Terreiro de
Jesus,</b> is surrounded by bars and sometimes has performers during the day. Taxis
can be found here. It leads into our <b>favorite
nighttime square</b>, <b><i>Largo do Cruzeiro de Sao Francisco</i></b> that
has restaurants where you can sit outside and enjoy music with the beautifully lighted Sao Francisco church (see photo). You should try a <b>unique Bahia dish such as Moqueca</b>, a rich
fish stew (see photo below).</span></span></span></div>
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Salvador’s squares have been set up with stages offering <b>music shows</b> many days<i>. </i><b>Largo</b><i> </i><b>Pedro Arcanjo </b>and<b> Largo Tereza Batista</b> are accessed from
the streets Gregorio De Matos and <b>Largo<i> </i>Quincas Berro D’Agua</b> from Rua V.C.
Rarelo. The shows are often free or have small cover charges (unless a big name
band comes in). You can stand and dance or sit at a table enjoying a drink or
meal at several restaurants.</span></span></span></div>
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was a big part of colonial life and it is said this Bahia region of Brazil has
so many churches that you could visit a different one every day of the year.
Quite a number are located in Salvador. You should plan a visit to <b><i>Sao
Francisco Church</i></b> showcasing Portugal’s colonial wealth in Salvador
Brazil (see photo). Finished in 1723, it is possibly one of the most ornately ornamented
churches in the world with its almost ton of gold decorations covering the
inside – amazing!</span></span></span></div>
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Afro-Brazilian carnival is a huge party attracting up to 2 million visitors. Interested
in the history of <b>carnival in Brazil</b>?
Do plan a visit to Salvador’s <b><i>Museu do Carnaval</i> </b>(see photo). The history and
excitement of this amazingly exciting experience is captured well with video
displays showcasing the music, history, and crowds that are uniquely Brazil. We
found ourselves dancing while watching. This museum is located behind the
Cathedral Basilica off Praca da Se.</span></span></span></div>
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hour-long cultural show<i> </i><b>Bale Folclorico da Bahia</b><i> </i>is an interesting experience in
Salvador showcasing unique Bahian music and dance. The show starts out slow
with African-based song and dance reflecting mythology – the African ‘gods’ of
the <b>Candomble religion</b> still practiced
by many in Bahia. This leads up to an exciting display of lively Samba and <b>Capoeira</b>, the martial arts form of
dancing practiced by slaves to stay fit and prepare for possible uprising from
their masters. The show ends with an uplifting samba dance that was done by
slaves.</span></span></span></div>
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also offers some fun <b>beach experiences</b>.<b> Praia Porto da Barra</b> (close town
beach) is nice (see photo). You can rent chairs and an umbrella for about $5 and nice affordable
drinks and food are available right on the beach. It is very popular (crowded)
on the weekends. Barra is a short taxi ride from Pelourinho. Fans of nautical
history, don’t miss the well-done <b>Museu
Nautico da Bahia</b> here. The new large shopping center, <b>Shopping Barra,</b> is located here with upscale fashions and
restaurants – nice place! Try the tasty cheese (Queijo Assado) they roast on
the beach. Sipping a <b>caipirinha</b> is a
thing to do in Brazil and can be done in many favors.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">For less crowded
beach experience, we enjoyed the 40-minute ferry ride to <b>Mar Grande on the island of Itaparica</b>. The beach there has three
restaurants where you can sit right on the beach with your feet in the sand and
enjoy drinks, food, music, and take a dip in the ocean to cool off (see photo). The ferry is
located in lower city near Salvador’s Mercado Modelo<b> </b>accessed by the <b>Elevador
Lacerda</b>. <b>Praia do Forte</b> is a
very nice beach located about 1 ½ hours drive from Salvador.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Public transportation</b> is good and safe in Salvador – a
car rental will make your visit stressful. We found the taxis to be professional
and very reasonable. </span></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">If you are looking for fun Brazilian souvenirs from local crafts
people, the <b>Mercado Modelo</b> is the
place to go (see photo).</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>A note about the
Brazilian people...</i></b> The people of Brazil exhibit a zest for life with their love for
friends, family, music, food, and laughter. Their willingness to be friends
with you was shown throughout our visit. A friendly smile is almost always
returned in kind and they often go out of their way to help you. We can learn a
lot from Brazilians. Portuguese is spoken in Brazil. You will encounter some English,
especially in hospitality. Due to the similarities of Portuguese with Spanish
and the fact that most the rest of the South American continent speaks Spanish,
we found trying some Spanish worked well in many cases.</span></span></span></div>
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Salvador... </i></b>In
1549, the Portuguese came to Salvador to set up Brazil’s first capital. For
three centuries, huge wealth was taken from this area in the form of sugarcane,
tobacco, cattle, gold, and gems. Salvador became one of the richest cities in
South America. A large slave population was used to extract this wealth – so
big slaves made up half Salvador’s population. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Sexy Brazilian Bikinis!</b></span></span></span></td></tr>
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sugarcane industry, the capital was moved to Rio de Janeiro and Salvador went
into decline until recently. Since 1993, with UNESCO and other funding, a very
noticeable revival of this once great city has come about.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">We stayed
at <b><i>Casa
do Amarelindo</i></b> and were very glad we did. This former colonial mansion 10-room
boutique hotel is rate #1 on <i>TripAdvisor</i>
for hotels in Salvador for very good reasons. It is an oasis of sophisticated
elegance located right in the center of Salvador’s famous old town (Pelourinho)
where most things are happening in Salvador. Step out the door and you are
right in the action. The rooms, bedding, and furnishings are top notch and the
staff goes out of their way to help you make your stay memorable. They even
have interesting day trips with personal guides they can arrange for you. Their
excellent restaurant, <i>Pelo Bistro</i>, is
also one of the top-rated restaurants in Salvador providing an excellent
breakfast (included) in the morning. The pool and bar overlooking the ocean is
wonderful to cool down and enjoy a drink after your daily excursions. If you
come to Salvador, look no further than this gem of a hotel!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;">See our other beautiful places we visited in Brazil:</span></span></b></i></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">
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