Mamma und Tino macht Weihnachten Kleingebäck

... once back to sub zero Zurich we quickly re-adapted and started getting well into the Christmas mood... click on the link below to see Mamma teaching me to make Christmas cookies!!

http://youtu.be/_CknoEmMYVc

Arrivederci South Africa!

Last lap in the colorful Cape Town... 

...then off to the Waterfront for a bite with Mamma and Dadda!!

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Gosh I enjoyed my holiday!!

Where are we going next Dadda!?

... the next long haul trip is Costa Rica / Panama for Nati's wedding next year so better pack up these flip flops as it sounds like we're on for a snowy spell when we get back home!!

Time to say goodbye.  Dadda says he isn't likely to come back to South Africa again with so many other places to see out there.. I can't comment for me just yet..  Who knows what lies ahead of me!!!

Spier in Stellenbosch

... on our last day in South Africa we headed out to Stellenbosch to spend the day in the Spier establishment offering a great mix of experiences from the Cheetah Farm, the Bird Farm, their vineyards, restaurants, gardens and much more!  

Here we are at the Bird Farm taking a close look at the Owls.. can I touch them!?

apparently we can.. look at Mamma holding a huge example!!

... we could even have a bite on a tree house... how amazing!!

so up we went with Mamma and Dadda and our friendly waiter even offered to paint our faces!!

Mamma and me posing on the tree house!

I couldn't hold myself from a healthy bit of cheeky vandalism.....

and then of course I had to give my hands a thorough wash to get rid of the dirt!

Lucky me!  I even got a lolly pop!!

What more could I ask for in South Africa!!!

Franschhoek

... a spectacular start to the day... clouds appeared to softly cover the mountains nearby like a foamy blanket!!

...then off to the playground to mess about with Dadda... this is us in a driving competition although it might appear like a farting one!!

... the threat of clouds soon disappeared leaving us with yet another immaculate day of sunshine!!

As we strolled through town we bumped into the cutest kid riding his tricycle like nobody else's business!!

... we eventually stopped in for some lunch at Le Quartier Anglais which was lovely and cosy giving us a chance to appreciate the scenery from the terrace where we were seated...

... and once we settled the bill...

... I could enjoy some time relaxing on their super comfy sofas!!  Great opportunity for a power nap!

In the afternoon we couldn't hold ourselves from a peak in the vineyards...

 

... and some time to take in the beauty of the place from up the hill!

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Monneaux Show

... The Monneaux restaurant at the Franschhoek Country House is famous for many reasons... but now it may well be famous for yet another one.. find out what I was up to at dinner.. you shall call me a little lord  after you'll witness how well mannered I have become!!

Last Stop: Franschhoek

This is our last stop in South Africa before we head back to Cape Town for our return flight so better make the most of it!!  This place appears to earn it's reputation for the vineyard of South Africa (alongside Paarl and Stellenboch)... sounds like Dadda and Mamma will have plenty to explore out here!!

Not a bad sight Franschooek!

... good hotel pick uncle Fabio!!!!

...what lovely lemons they have on display everywhere.. such as shame I don't react well to them!!

...oh and what a lovely pool!!

A nibble in Montagu

... after the long journey we all felt pretty hungry and just happened to bump (that's a lie.. Dadda had inserted the Four Oaks guesthouse itinerary days before!) into a very pleasant establishment in Montagu... not far from our Franschhoek, our next destination....

...gnocchi... yummy!!

I  didn't even have the chance to finish my first mouthful that I accidentally knocked Mamma's glass of chardonnay on the floor before we could even have a toast!...  I was gutted and ashamed and stuck myself into the corner with my head down in disgust...

...a little cuddle from Mamma helped me get back on track and luckily they replaced Mamma's drink too... 

....a sit on the lap with Dadda as well and I was completely restored...

.... so while I couldn't quite fully pay back the damage by settling the bill I thought I'd improvise a song to get everyone's spirits in the right place before another couple of hours on the road!!