Stanford – only slightly inland from the coastal towns that make up the Overberg Whale Route – is the quintessential quaint country village. Full of charm, artisans, crafters, arty folks and stunning eateries, life centres around the village green. It’s easy to get lost there for a weekend and the Saturday market is a must visit.
Instead of taking the usual touristy snaps of churches and sunsets, I looked behind the scenes at what makes Stanford so appealing.
The Stanford Table is among the delicious foodie places with it’s Tapas menu and interesting mosaic designs on the walls. The freshly squeezed watermelon juice was that delicious I went out and bought a juicer – and of course some watermelons which were in season.
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A different approach of a different village. I like it!!! Thanks.
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Thanks Herman 🙂
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Also on my FB-page Stanford, South Africa (plus shared by others!) 😉
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Oh wow, thank you so much 🙂
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It’s a pleasure! 😉
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It looks lovely and peaceful there. My OH would love that ice cream sign!
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It is peaceful, but incredibly hot in December. Lovely walks along the riverside. I shall have to find out where they got that sign and see if we can get OH one 🙂
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He he, they definitely have a sense of humour here! I like the guest relations, but couldn’t go past the dog stop – my favourite dog and cartoon ever! You have encouraged me to explore this town when next I am in the area. Lovely post and photos.
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Thanks Erin. Stanford is really quaint and there is a lot to do in the surrounds too. In fact put the whole of the Overberg on your Bucket List 🙂 I loved Napier, Arniston, Agulhas, Gansbaai, Hermanus and the Hemel en Aarde (Heaven and Earth) Valley.
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beautiful variety 🙂
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Thanks Joshi. I wanted to capture the essence of Stanford as a country village rather than sunsets and church steeples 🙂
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What a gorgeous collection of images, very colourful!
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Oh thank you! 🙂
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