The air was hot and dry. The heat hit me squarely in the face the moment I stepped out of the comfort of the air-conditioned van. I was expecting this. What I was not expecting was the silence. They say silence is golden, and this could not be truer for a city slicker like me. After the hustle and bustle of the big city, I welcomed the beautiful silence with open arms.
Hands up if you’re a turophile! If you don’t know what a turophile is, you probably aren’t the world’s ULTIMATE CHEESE LOVER! That title goes to moi! There is almost nothing better in life then noshing on a delectable platter with a variety of mouthwatering cheese.
Pairing your cheese with wine is always a good idea! Favourites include creamy camembert, brie, soft goat’s milk cheese, nettle flavoured cheddar cheese (so YUM!), cream cheese; gorgeous gorgonzola … the cheesy list is very long!
Between a child in primary school and hubby’s full time job, long getaways aren’t always an option. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t ever take a few days off to say cheers to the big city and travel. In fact, a change of pace and scenery is sometimes just what one needs to rejuvenate and recharge. Well, that’s my opinion and I’m sticking to it! 😉
A favourite of mine is the #staycation. Heard of it? There are many interpretations of this 21st century word. For me, a staycation means going away for a night or two, either in one’s hometown or within about an hour’s drive of one’s home. A recently discovered gem in gorgeous Gordon’s Bay makes for a perfect staycation.
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