
Bubbles and baguettes at the Bastille Festival!
Every year there are two events that make their way into my diary well in advance. I start making my arrangements way ahead of time with regards to travel, accommodation and even what to wear and would probably attend in a wheelchair if I really had to!
Last month saw one of these events… the Franschhoek Bastille Festival and, as ever, I wasn't disappointed.
For the last four years since my return from the UK, I've been attending the Bastille celebrations religiously in what is surely one of my favourite South African towns.
I set off early so as to avoid traffic into Franschhoek, and had a divine breakfast at 'The French Connection' to line my stomach for the day ahead, because we all know how these days pan out, especially when there's lots of "bubbles" involved!
After a lovely mosey around the town I made my way to the food and wine marquee, which I was glad to see, had grown significantly this year. I'd decided to start slowly and just pace myself as it was undoubtedly going to be a long day… yeah right!!!
All of my favourite wine farms were represented on the day: La Motte , Haute Cabriere , Graham Beck, L'Ormarins, Grande Provence , Leopard's Leap, Rickety Bridge and loads more.
So, in the spirit of 'ze French' a nice group of us got together in the glorious winter-sun to eat, drink and be VERY merry! There was an amazing live band playing some excellent tunes in the marquee tent and the punters were getting into it quite nicely at one stage, with some dancing and general silliness taking over.read more |