Mossel Bay to Witsand

We decided to go for a drive one Saturday when the weather turned out much better than expected.

We took the N2 to Heidelberg in search of Canola, a crop with plants that produce pods from which seeds are harvested and crushed to create canola oil. These plants also produce small, yellow flowers, which offers an awesome yellow display.

Our first stop was for pancakes at Oppiplaas padstal outside Albertinia. The African Grey parrot greeted us most graciously. I must admit, I thought R7 each for pancakes wrapped in paper was a bit expensive..

There was a beautiful field of Canola across the road.

Our next stop was Riversdale. This little town is for many a mere quick last stop for coffee or petrol before arriving at George or Mossel Bay. It is however a lovely little town with many interesting stops. We unfortunately went there on a Saturday, when most businesses close at 1 O' clock. We therefore only managed to explore the Old Jail.

There was ever only one person executed at this Jail. He was a Gilbert Hay and was hanged in 1899 after confessing for the murder on his mother. He killed her with a hammer after she refused to give him money for alcohol.

His handwritten confession can be seen in the jail next to the place of execution. The gallows was transported from Swellendam to Riversdale.

Nelius van Vuuren from NTL Wooden products built a replica of the gallows and it can be seen in the jail today.

The cells have been converted into little shops. There are mostly antiques on sale.

The coffee shop serves lovely coffee and milktart.

We had a light lunch at Maxi's. Now, I must admit, I try to avoid franchises when travelling, but the staff at this Maxi's are just so friendly that I end up having a meal there every time I pass through Riversdale.

We wanted to buy some products at the shop downstairs, but they were closed. The manager at Maxi's offered us his purchases!

We next traveled to to Heidelberg where we paid a visit to Delish. They had several specials on wine and ML (Muching Lady) spent all her cash!

I bought bread and cheese. I only tried the cheese when home, and Boy! Am I sorry! The cheese is delicious! The bread is out of this world, really, really tasty.

From Heidelberg we took a turn towards the sea to Witsand. There were plenty fields of Canola. We always take hotwater and coffee with us, and stopped at the tables on the beach on Witsand for coffee.

On the way back, the sun was setting behind us. I will let the pictures speak for themselves.