The sun ain't gonna shine anymore 😕

Good morning all from a wet Cape.

We were hoping to catch a race meeting but unfortunately the local card has been abandoned.

However we have had a superb road trip with many stunning views and places to marvel at.
We also did the tour bus and it was very informative to get some history of the Cape.

We have also been to some special restaurants and pubs and was fortunate to catch the Geordies winning with a nice half time /full time bet which was never in doubt 😉

Terrible news this morning was to watch the fatal fall by the Australia jockey Dean Holland who leaves a wife and 4 children RIP 🙏

This is the last week of the jump season and Punchestown has the festival from Tuesday to Saturday this week.

Some highlights

Tuesday where FACILE VEGA should win but all SA eyes will be on the HOLLYWOOD runner IL ETAIT TEMPS.
The chase should go to ENERGUMENE.

Wednesday is the Gold Cup and GALOPIN DES CHAMPS is impossible to oppose.

Friday where STATE MAN has no Constitution Hill to beat in the Hurdle.

Mullins will again rule and is expected to have another superb week

We will start to head back up North on Wednesday and I am sure some more spectacular sights in store, especially if the sun does shine.

Hope to be back in time to watch Princess Calla win the sprint on Saturday.

Good Punting 👍

Well the sun is shining and we going to a wine tasting.
We actually went to 10 pin bowling yesterday the first time in maybe 20 years?
Just when I was getting my style back I stumbled and fell into the next lane.
I managed to survive with minor injuries but have a very swollen left big toe.
Mrs S and our friends could not stop laughing.

Remember the Punchestown festival starts today.......

Dave Scott wrote:

Well the sun is shining and we going to a wine tasting.
We actually went to 10 pin bowling yesterday the first time in maybe 20 years?
Just when I was getting my style back I stumbled and fell into the next lane.
I managed to survive with minor injuries but have a very swollen left big toe.
Mrs S and our friends could not stop laughing.

Remember the Punchestown festival starts today.......

:lol: Getting old sure ain't easy - maybe you should consider chess - I have never seen a chess player with a swollen left big toe :dry:

Ouch

We had lunch at AVONTUUR

Superb

A couple of early bets for Punchestown and we on the road again but only to Montagu not far to travel ......

Bye bye Bloubergstrand

Another wonderful day with stunning views but we on road again

We are in Prince Albert this morning and another lovely town and crossing the Swartberg pass was amazing and a must if you have not been over the Black Mountain pass .

The drinks list is easy to follow and the barman was a star
What type of wine do you have ? Boplass
What type of whisky? Boplass
What type of brandy? Boplass.









Pictures don't do the experience justice
Take a trip

We are on the road again after bacon roll at Lazy Lizard

Swartberg Pass is definitely one to put on the bucket list. And an SUV or 4x4 is not essential.

We drove the pass in a hired Toyota Corolla 1300 from Prince Albert to Oudtshoorn late December back in '81.

Using a Shell road map, the gravel road just came out at you. Could have been more sections tarred by now though?

Enjoy every moment, we will be following you once Alson Ndzilana racing stables is up an running.

Sadly last leg of trip today from Colesburg to Pretoria