Hermanus (Yes that's how it's spelled, this is Africa not Mexico)

I have been busy as of late and have not explored or experimented in the kitchen, so there has been nothing to post.  I promise to get out more this year and to keep you people entertained with my wit and   experiences.  Hermanus is located on a mountain but somehow near the ocean (Now that I think about it, it makes absolutely no sense. You can step outside your home and the beach is there.  We must have gone up one side and down the other.  There, now that makes sense.)  On the way there we passed a ton of Vineyards.  I have never seen one before so I was enthralled.  They also have olive trees and signs that promised extra virgin olive oil, cheese makers, bakery's, oh my!…. And let me tell you it was a sight to behold.  It was raining so I didn't get to explore.  I don't drink wine so tasting was out of the question but I am very interested in the process.

My son, who should have a healthy fear of some things but fears nothing.  Look at those waves!!!  Those are not happy waves, they appear to be angry.

Some funky looking algae on a boulder.

Miles and miles of grape vines.

It was very pretty in the rain so it must be beautiful when it's warm and sunny.  We plan on going out again so that I can buy cheese and olive oil (yes I can buy it in the store but I want it fresh off the press).    

Happy Belated New Year!!!!  Let's make this year count, do something that you have never done before.  I have never eaten cow tongue, they love tongue here it's tradition.   They eat it on Christmas and New Years, I was prodded into trying it.  I did and won't ever again.  What is wrong with you people? I took a very small piece, almost invisible to the naked eye and it was still too big.  I even closed my eyes to psych myself out.  There was not enough Coke in that room to remove the taste from my mouth.  I tried it though, something new and unknown.  You should too (not tongue, just something new and unknown).

From South Africa With Love,