The fairytale town on South Africa's Garden Route
Bros and sis!! I'm finally here to update you on my South Africa Garden Route trip🌍 This time, I'll take you on a virtual tour of the fairytale-like Swellendam town~Get your seats ready!! 🚗 A surprising road adventure from the start Setting off from Cape Town in the cold air!!The white mist drifting from the mountains feels like walking into the scene of "Silent Hill"😱 Stopped by the viewpoint in Hermanus~From July to November, you can see whales breaching the surface of the sea. 🐋 Unfortunately, I missed the perfect timing around Easter… But!!I unexpectedly encountered super cute klipspringers🐇They look like mini capybaras and also like little mice. 🐭Later, I found out they are all over the coastal rocks.What a magical little animal!! 🏡 The healing moment of staying in a fairytale courtyard Arrived in Swellendam town in the evening. The Airbnb was right at the entrance of the village. As soon as I opened the door, I was blown away!! The host's dog came running over, wagging its tail and asking for cuddles🐕The huge yard is full of citrus trees and tropical plants. Every breath is filled with the fresh countryside air.~ The host even gave me a map of the town📜and the restaurant recommendations were super thoughtful.!! 🍴 The first Western dining experience with full atmosphere Drove around the town for a spin.It's a tiny place but exquisitely designed to the core!!Every household's yard looks like a carefully designed garden🌷 In the evening, I went into a Western restaurant.~I sat around the fireplace and ate filet mignon and ostrich fillet. 🍖 It was my first time eating ostrich meat. It's a bit tougher than beef, but it's completely acceptable. After the meal, the chef came out to ask about the dining experience, which was super considerate.❤️ 🌞 A 24-hour healing deep dive into the town Woke up the next day called by the sunshine.!!The breakfast prepared by the Airbnb host smelled so good that it was almost unfair.~The dog was eagerly waiting by the side, hoping to be fed.🐶I broke off a piece of toast for it, and its tail spun like a propeller.!! ✅ Must-visit attractions list Pure white church Swellendam Moederkerk ⛪️: White roses quietly bloom. Under the lawn, the town's ancestors are buried. The thick tombstones record their lives. It's like a movie scene come to life.!! Town museum Drostdy Museum 🏛️: The prison-turned-farm tool display area + the courtroom transformed from a court. Even the judge's bedroom feels so vintage.!! Bontebok National Park ❌: Not worth it.😭Apart from seeing one at the ticket office, I only saw one antelope from a distance after driving for 2 hours. I did see a lot of antelope droppings, though... My luck was really bad.~ But there will be an amazing zoo later on in the trip.~ Next stop Mossel Bay~ Bros and sis, stay tuned.!! If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comment section.~ #SouthAfrica #SouthAfricaTravel #GardeRoute #Swellendam #Hermanus #Klipspringer #Bontebok #Ostrich #PostworkTravel #TencentResignation #YearningforFreedom