Stanford hills getaway

We are away in Stanford, staying in a little cottage which is in the Stanford hills estate. Stanford is a small town just after hermanus, and so far, we haven’t actually been into the town, but we have had the most magical time. 

This weekend: no laptops, no series, no work, no interruptions. 

It’s so great to get away. It’s really pretty here. 

Last night we chatted for hours and hours and spoke about hundreds of things, and about getting engaged and actually looking online at potential wedding venues. We are excited. I got an indoor fire going, which was convenient since the power went out at 8pm and we hadn’t eaten yet, so we then had a romantic crackling fire and a cozy couch to tangle up on and chat away. I got a grill paddle thing and put some boerewors and steak on and used the inside fire to cook them- delicious and quick. 

We chatted until we fell asleep, on the couch, wrapped up in each other. When we woke up to move to the room, the fire was dead. We must have been asleep for a while. 

My love pie is still fast asleep, though she noticed when I wasn’t next to her, yelling,”poodle poodle where are you?” In the sleepiest voice I may have ever heard. 

This evening I have made a reservation at a restaurant called Springfontein Eats. The chef has a Michelin star, and we’ll have a 4 course dinner (which comes with 2 extra little courses at the beginning and at the end!). Supposedly this is rated as one of the best restaurants in the Western Cape. 

This will count as our anniversary dinner, since tomorrow will be three and a half years of love! My tummy is grumbling already! 

Here are some pictures of our little cottage: