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JUMMAH LUNCH

Photo gallery of the Jummah Lunch event held on 13th March,2020

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From Beach Picnic to Bush Break; traveling along t

From Beach Picnic to Bush Break; traveling along the Cape Coast towards the Garden Route has been high on our list of places to experience within South Africa.
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Our trip has been meticulously planned with the assistance of @espire.global and we've had an opportunity to experience both the beach and Bush within this trip.
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Traveling with younger children meant having to pace ourselves; to allow them and ourselves time to rest, to be seduced by the natural landscape and to include activities of interest.
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@gondwanagr was the third stop on our Garden Route itinerary. We spent two nights in a 4-bedroom luxury Villa with uninterrupted views of Langeberg and Outeniqua Mountains outside each bedroom and large dining deck.
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For guests with dietary restrictions, the Villas are self-catering with a fully equipped kitchen, including laundry facilities. There is an outdoor braai area, so if planned appropriately, you may prepare your own meals if necessary. We were booked on a Half-Board stay; which allowed us meals at the restaurant for Breakfast and Dinner. We were given a vegetarian menu to select from for our 2-night stay.
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If you're traveling along the Garden Route and want to break the journey from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, the scenic 4-hour trip allows you a bush getaway deep in the heart along the route.
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For your expert Garden Route itinerary and advice, contact your Guest Relations Manager @espire.global
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Resident Photographer: @raqueldecastromaia-
#sharesouthafrica #ItsyourCountryenjoyit #Wedotourism

C E L E B R A T E Beach Picnic curated by @celebra

C E L E B R A T E Beach Picnic curated by @celebrateparties in Beta Beach, Cape Town.
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Beach picnics require consideration and no one has this level of slow-living quite figured out the way than Faseegha and her team from @celebrateparties
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Faseegha has designed a chic coastal curation of beach essentials; from crushed linens and picnic baskets to fully Halaal catered meals. She has incorporated beautiful yet functional items in her seaside decor; I was gifted a set of leather napkin rings with foiled initials from @rosemaygirl which were used as part of the tablescape.
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We walked down to our picnic location (a 5 minute walk from our home in Camps Bay) and everything was ready for us to enjoy.
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With special thanks to @thatcher.house for my personal picnic baskets for my home.
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Vendors:
@the_souk_rentals @justfoodsa
@peony_creative @the_popcorn_cartel @lisuria_sa
@the_coated_crumb_

The way we see food, triggers the taste expectatio

The way we see food, triggers the taste expectation that we have of it. This visual attraction to food, together with where you choose to eat it operate together to create memorable food moments.
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Mohamed and I dined at @chefswarehousetintswalo and although we received plates of beautifully crafted food, the context of how and where we ate reflected what we prioritized on this meal.
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We opted for the Pescatarian sharing Platter for 2. I emailed all our dietary requirements ahead of time, and our waitress was aware of it before we were seated (service is impeccable and I didn't need to remind her about anything that I forwarded on email).
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Slide 1 in the carousel gives you an exact idea of the proximity of the seating. We had a 18.00pm booking which meant that we were able to enjoy our meal during the day light, over sunset and cozzied up by the fireplace into the evening.
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Here are some notes:
1. The road back is poorly lit, so if you're not comfortable with night driving, visit during the day or request an Uber or private transfer.
2. The transfer down to the restaurant is all part of the ambiance.
3. The dishes had some Indian/Malay/Middle Eastern influence; if you're not comfortable with any of the 3, you might not enjoy it. I particularly did not like the caramelized onion which added sweetness to one of the dishes (personal preference) but loved the addition of curry leaf and coriander in another.
4. I stopped halfway through my Risotto as I felt that it was too rich for me - perhaps it requires a more acquired palate.
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We settled into the evening, next to the fireplace sharing a dessert over cappuccino. I couldn't think of a more wonderful location for dinner - Mother Nature took care of the acoustics.

The coastal stretch of Noordhoek is a great locati

The coastal stretch of Noordhoek is a great location for exploration by horse. Noordhoek Beach Rides is an opportunity to get up close to the beach by going out on horseback and you do need to be an experienced rider. We rode out as a family with guides however I'd love to go out on a gallop by myself the next time - lol - We planned our trip on the day that we did the Peninsula drive; it's a 50 minute drive from Camps Bay and the drive is scenic. If you or your child suffers with allergies, remember to pack Allergex.
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1. Book via WhatsApp with Mike: 0827848699
- Select your time (we opted for 10am)
- Confirm with him the day before and check the distance from your location before leaving.
- Mike accepts cash as a payment option on the day, so prepare ahead of time or eft before arriving.
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2. If you'd like to capture family portraits:
- Contact Steve on 0827629927
- Steve will meet you at the stables. He accompanies you along the beach and captures images of you as a family and individually.
- Images are WhatsApped or emailed via WeTransfer (to retain its clarity).
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3. On the day:
- Be careful with what you decide to wear. It's glam going out on the beach with flowing dresses or impractical clothing, but consider how quickly the weather changes. I was absolutely comfortable in jeans, a tshirt and a hoodie. It was really cold on the beach so I'm glad that we all dressed appropriately. I wouldn't recommend wearing shorts as the guides accompany you quite closely.
- You may make a decision about whether to wear sneakers, sandals or remain barefoot. I personally dislike the texture of sand in my shoes or sandals, and the guides actually asked us to remove our sandals. The area where you mount the horse has very fine sand - it would have been inside your sneakers if you wore any.
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4. Suggestion: Tip the guides if you're satisfied with their service.

Plus Ramadaan is coming 🤫 - 3 days, 3 sunsets:

Plus Ramadaan is coming 🤫
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3 days, 3 sunsets:
1. View from the pool at our residence in Camps Bay, Cape Town
2. A sunset time-lapse @tintswalo_atlantic
3. View from the master bedroom

We've attempted traveling since travel restriction

We've attempted traveling since travel restrictions were eased late last year. Once things seemed settled, I resumed discussions with my travel concierge @espire.global however we made a decision to postpone our trip after the increasing infection rate over December.
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We were incredibly fortunate that our bookings were held by all vendors, and simply encouraged to use it when the time felt suitable.
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The booking, and cancelations were meticulously managed by our Travel Concierge and we were finally able to yet again experience their hospitality.
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We're away exploring Cape Town and the Garden Route this holiday. What have been your most memorable moments along this route?

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