The Klein Karoo's Little Gem
Most of you will know that Gaz and I are currently road-tripping the Garden
Route. On our trip down and in an area predominantly known for it's vast plains
of dry, barren landscape, windmills and sheep farming, Gary and I stumbled
across a little treasure of a town. Just off Route 62 and about 35km from Oudtshoorn is a gorgeous and unique village called De
Rust. De Rust is located at the foot of the Swartberg Mountain range between Oudtshoorn and Beaufort West and its the perfect spot to
stretch your legs, have some tea and best of all...shop.
Gaz and I were lured into an interesting little spot called The Village Trading Post.
A feast for the eyes! Everywhere we looked we saw interesting crafts, homemade
thingies and antiques...lots of antiques. Melville and Parkhurst have nothing on this shop's arty-farty vibe, in fact I'd go so far as to say
that The Village Trading Post is the Mother of all things Arty Farty. Get your hands
on some excellently priced antique furniture or browse through some gorgeous
decor items weathered picture frames, vintage coca-cola crates, jugs and so
much more.
If you're clever, you'll stay for the Cape's most delicious
baked cheesecake or check out their art gallery displaying a range or artists'
work including one of my favourites- Frans Groenewald.
So the next time you are on your way to the Cape- DON'T just
pass through De Rust. Give it a chance, take a rest and find some bliss while
you are there.
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