Having moved to Gauteng 4.5 years ago, I am still discovering the really cool things to do (well cool for me anyway). It takes some practice and effort to discover the best activities.
The getaways for weekends have been the biggest challenge as we haven't wanted to drive more than 2 hours or so on a friday evening in traffic. I know we are not alone there. This is the subject of many conversations with friends. Kokopelli hits all the right buttons for us. Thanks Seeraj and Tamara for the recommendation.
Aletta, one of the co-owners of Kokopelli organic farm, believes the wooden house we stayed in self-selects its guests. It's got no power, and is pretty small- though perfectly equipped - which takes out those who choose luxury on holiday and need TVs. We loved it for the fabulous farm it's set on, with walks out the backdoor over the hill to a stream and further afoot to stone circles on the mountain. On the river walk you can stop at Fairlyland and Underworlds - two spots in the shade. Fairlyland has hammocks. It's great. The stone circles were impressive, wish i knew more about these things, but perhaps next time we can spend some more time investigating and researching. Aletta offered for us to pick some veggies from their farm, but we were scared of the bees (although she had already finished harvesting the honey) and too easily distracted by book reading, lazing around, outdoor showers and the walks. Next time for that too.
Aletta, one of the co-owners of Kokopelli organic farm, believes the wooden house we stayed in self-selects its guests. It's got no power, and is pretty small- though perfectly equipped - which takes out those who choose luxury on holiday and need TVs. We loved it for the fabulous farm it's set on, with walks out the backdoor over the hill to a stream and further afoot to stone circles on the mountain. On the river walk you can stop at Fairlyland and Underworlds - two spots in the shade. Fairlyland has hammocks. It's great. The stone circles were impressive, wish i knew more about these things, but perhaps next time we can spend some more time investigating and researching. Aletta offered for us to pick some veggies from their farm, but we were scared of the bees (although she had already finished harvesting the honey) and too easily distracted by book reading, lazing around, outdoor showers and the walks. Next time for that too.
Want to know what wikipedia has to say about Kokopelli:
"Kokopelli is a fertility deity, usually depicted as a humpbacked flute player (often with a huge phallus and feathers or antenna-like protrusions on his head), who has been venerated by some Native American cultures in the Southwestern United States. Like most fertility deities, Kokopelli presides over both childbirth and agriculture. He is also a trickster god and represents the spirit of music.[1]
Among the Hopi, Kokopelli carries unborn children on his back and distributes them to women (for this reason, young girls often fear him). He often takes part in rituals relating to marriage, and Kokopelli himself is sometimes depicted with a consort, a woman called Kokopelmana by the Hohokam and Hopi.[2]"
Among the Hopi, Kokopelli carries unborn children on his back and distributes them to women (for this reason, young girls often fear him). He often takes part in rituals relating to marriage, and Kokopelli himself is sometimes depicted with a consort, a woman called Kokopelmana by the Hohokam and Hopi.[2]"
Thanks Wikipedia. What a GREAT name for an organic farm.
Best part: Kokopelli is dog friendly. So check out http://www.kokopelli.co.za/
Best part: Kokopelli is dog friendly. So check out http://www.kokopelli.co.za/
A few more tips for Gautengers:
- WholeEarth is a company I recently discovered who picks up my waste every two weeks and recycles it. Only R40 a month, so a real bargain. Makes me feel virtuous too.
- We went with Michelle to WITS last week to hear Antjie Krog (always a win), Gabeba, Bianca and Comrade Fatso. Nice to know WITS and The Weekender are supporting poetry. A Change of Tongues is one of my alltime favourite books.
- We went with Michelle to WITS last week to hear Antjie Krog (always a win), Gabeba, Bianca and Comrade Fatso. Nice to know WITS and The Weekender are supporting poetry. A Change of Tongues is one of my alltime favourite books.
- And check out http://www.librarything.com/, if you aren't already acquainted with it.
- 2 weekends ago we tried the new coffee place (Bean There) at 44 Stanley avenue. Great coffee, we are still drinking (I know, I know, not so fresh anymore) the Tanzanian beans we got there. Yum. Salvation also didn't disappoint for lunch. Saw the french ambassador and his wife there, so i guess that's a thumb's up?!
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