Nullarbor Cottages

Uninterrupted Silence

The only service at Nullarbor Cottages is No Service at all, which is just perfect for the kind of place it is.

My sole communication with management was via email, and that I found rather refreshing.

I got exactly what I wanted - zero people interference, right from the moment I set foot at Nullarbor Cottages, there was even no presence at the rather rustic gate!

The Lonesome horse

Right outside the cottage I was in - Pula Moon, was a beautiful horse that constantly came by to graze, complimenting and supplementing the already surreal feel of the place.

Inclusions

The self catering cottages come complete with a jacuzzi, towels,toilet paper, cutlery and utensils. Outside is a fire place, patio and deck chairs from where one can just breath and detox.

A silent being of the human species comes by to clean up every day.

Shopping

If one happens to forget any of their conveniences at home, Magaliesburg town is only about 5-10 minutes away by car. Caution! - the road to Nullarbor Cottages is rather rough and not tarred, but aren't all roads that lead to paradise?.

The view

The view is endless, it goes on and on and on and it's simply beautiful.

And at twilight, the temptation to open a bottle of champagne is not to be taken lightly, it must be obeyed!.

The Details

I think you should definitely use them.

Jenny and Des Fernhold

Nullarbor Cottages
www.nullarbor.co.za
info@nullarbor.co.za
Jenny: +27 836528647
Des:     +27 828710437

Chesa Nyama - Balfour park shopping centre

New kid on the block

There is a new eatery in Balfour park shopping center and this one is right after my own heart.

The name Chesa Nyama speaks for itself but for those non-Joburgers/South Africans, I will explain.

It's all about the meat, or should I say grilling/eating it.

I don't know what took so long but one would expect that there would be such a restaurant in just about every mall or on every street corner in South Africa, it is a meat loving population after all, and I am no exception. 

Enough to feed an army.

It must be because they are newly open, or perhaps that's just how they roll but the helpings are quite big.

For R70, I got enough food to feed 2 adults and a 6 year old - for a few days. I tell lies, in today's economy it is shocking. The food itself was above average, the meat done to our perfection, although the chicken nuggets tasted just slightly offish, but then again, it's not the kind of place one should buy chicken nuggets so the kid has herself to blame.

The details.

Balfour Park shopping center.
Shop no: 119/120
Telephone: 011 075 3609

Fairmount Nursery and Tea Garden

Spruce up your garden this summer!

And have yourself a delicious looking muffin while at it.

Can't remember her name now but the resident confectioner does know her story, the presentation was just  as good as the taste, if not better too.

I had a late breakfast at Fairmount nursery and tea garden,it was a lazy afternoon with families gathered for a nice chat and children building sand castles or feeding goats. Very quaint.

The service was not a 100% but i was happy to just relax under the leafy foliage.

The food when it finally arrived was quite good, it came on a wooden slab - I thought it was a nice touch.

Effect on your pocket.

I can't say it's a cheap place to eat at but it's not 5 star dining either so the prices are quite reasonable, for the ambience and peacefulness offered.

I picked up a few plants and herbs on my way out,and for that my garden is a much happier place.

The details 

Give them a call or drop them an email, who knows, you might even like it.

0116406490

Email: teagarden@fairmount.co.za

Address: 26 Sandler Road Fairmount, Johannesburg.

Kellow Park Stables

My First time on a horse

I don't know if it's me or if the heading above reads slightly dodgy but let's not lose track,

I had never been on a horse until recently, something i am not very proud to admit but there you have it.

So I was pretty much ecstatic when my Girlfriend surprised me with Groupon tickets for a horse riding experience at sunset - don't you just love Groupon! (as a by the way)

We took along our 6 year old daughter who thought the whole experience was absolutely amazing, strange child didn't even suffer any pains and aches like we did.

The Horse riding Experience

I should be honest, it was more horse trotting than riding,but for a beginner, it was intense!

I always imagined being on a horse would be like sitting on a comfy chair - the movies make it looking so easy, which is why  I did not anticipate the bumpy ride a head of me. I felt like I would fall off any minute and held on tightly for dear life the whole time, sweaty palms and all, not wanting to make any wrong move in case the horse got frightened and I went tumbling down.

What I think of Kellow Park stables

The lady in charge of our troupe was very nice and calming, the rest of the guys leading the horses were also very polite and helpful. It's rustic and laid back, complete with an endless number of dogs, some rather ancient.

The overall experience was great, I only wish I had more time - and money of course, to sharpen my horsewomanship!

Kellow park stables is found in Muldersdrift

and ran by:

Ryan Andrews  -  083 601 3075

Kate Andrews - 083 607 3065

Kensington Spring Fair.

Don't you just love spring?

The flowers blossoming, little buds becoming green crowns on once dried up trees and happy fairs.

I love it!

10 rand pony rides, jumping castles am sadly too old to partake in, over priced drinks and stalls upon stalls of some new and some lovely old things to browse through if not buy.

A fair by the lake

The Kensington Spring Fair takes place every 1st Sunday of September at Rhodes  park in Johannesburg.

It's quite lovely seeing young and old stretch the winter tired bones and breath in the freshness of Spring.

The park is nice and spacious, with little lakes of water scattered about in which green algae floats.

It's all quite quaint.

The Food

One of the reasons i go to these fairs is for the food, i got to taste curry straight from Durban, apparently it had been emailed through a few minutes back, girl was it hot!. I would share about it's after effects on bits and parts of me but there is such a thing as TMI - too much information :-p.

Rhodes Park is found at Cnr Cumberland and Ocean streets.

I will most certainly be there next year for the spring fair!

Fresh Earth Food Store

To have your carrot cake and eat it too.

Have you tried out the carrot cake from Fresh Earth? If you haven't, i advise that you pop into their store in Greenside and get one now!
It doesn't matter where in Johannesburg you stay, it's worth the drive if you get to taste their amazing cakes, best of all it's gluten free, as is all of their cakes.
I can't sing enough praises without someone raising eyebrows so, i'll just let you decide for yourself.

Fresh Earth Food Store

They don't only sell cake by the way, they also have a variety of other healthy goodies for you to take home or get delivered like glutn free rice, rye and millet breads, health supplements and herbs, an assortment of nuts and cookies and lovely sesame seed chips to mention but afew.

Check out  their Website  to learn more about them.

Franco's Pizzeria & Trattoria

Franco’s Pizzeria & Trattoria Franco Forleo

Wow, I can still taste the scrumptiously delicious conchiglioni di zucca that I had at Franco Forleo's, what beauty!

Very simple, very cheesy meal filled with the sweetness of butternut that had me scraping at the remains on my plate, I later paid for it of course, but I can’t say I regretted any moment of each mouth watering mouthful, as far as intalian goes, you will want to try these guys out.

The best thing is that a meal at Franco’s pizzeria & Trattoria won’t leave a hole in your pockets the size of the one your just filled, the prices are as great as the food!

Physical Addres; Upper level 54
Tyrone avenue, Parkview
Postal Address; P.o.box 72297 Parkview 2122
Tel; 011 646 5449
Fax; 011 486 2263
Email; francoforleo@gmail.com
Website; http://www.francoforleo.co.za/