Take a shot left at Dullstroom Inn

Dullstroom street

We had brunch at the Dullstroom Inn a few weeks back. I was lurking on #TravelChatSA stream on Twitter tonight talking about all South African small towns. Dullstroom should definitely to be on the list of towns to visit. This town has so many stories and history to share. I have already written about Mrs. Simpson's and Wild about Whisky in Dullstroom.

Dullstroom Inn

The Dullstroom Inn also needs a shout-out!

There must be thousands of stories locked up in The Dullstroom Inn#AboutTheWeekend #TravellerTales#TheDullStroomInn#WeekendBreak#Dullstroom#DullstroomWeekend#WeekendTraveller#QuaintPlaces https://t.co/9PX8OnzpTX pic.twitter.com/CHNwxRBGus

— Karen du Toit (@karentoittoit) September 10, 2018

Some more photos. It's not a Wordless Wednesday, but here goes...

Entrance DullStroom Inn

Warning with rugby showing in the background

Dullstroom Inn fire which burns the whole day

Dullstroom In bar

Dullstroom Inn Hotel

Great for a weekend away, and beckoning us to go back again.

Have you been to Dullstroom?

Mrs Simpson's should be on your Dullstroom list

Wallis Simpson, the late Duchess of Windsor

We had the most amazing weekend getaway in Dullstroom two weeks back. One of the places that really deserves a mention, is Mrs Simpson's. I would not have given it a second look driving past there, but you have to go in to experience the ambiance, the people and the great food.

We started off our Friday evening at Wild about Whisky, and after that we went to Mrs. Simpson's. The whole weekend was a treat, and this is one I want to remember and go back to. The history of the restaurant and well as the history of Mrs Simpson is well worth looking up. Wallis Simpson must have been something in 1930 to have dated the Prince of Wales while she had two divorces behind her, and he abdicated from the throne for her. A true love story!

Wild about Whisky in Dullstroom

 

We had an unforgettable weekend in Dullstroom this past weekend, thanks to my husband's work. We kicked off the weekend at Wild about Whisky, where we had a choice between whiskies, craft gins, premium brandies, sipping rums and tequilas from all over the world.

I.R.A Irish Readily Available Whisky

We love our whisky and both my husband and I did a whisky tasting. It was a great way to kick of the weekend.  

Hubby being tutored about his whisky selection

I can't remember what tasting option Hubby choose, but we could taste from one another as well.

Group tasting - Some had coffee, some had gin and some whisky

Dullstroom is one of the best places for a quick getaway. It is not too far from the city, but there is so much to do on a weekend. We will definitely go back. Watch out for more posts about our weekend. It was the best recharge I had in a really long time.

Cheers!

We also experienced Mrs. Simpsons, Anvil Ale Brewery, Dullstroom Inn and Charlie C's. We stayed at Avemore Lodge, which is walking distance from the town centre. It could not have been more perfect.

Which other places is a must-see in Dullstroom?

Why do vacations end?

Why can't we be on vacation forever? *sigh* It has been a holiday in Paradise! Five days are just too short!

Dunkeld Country Estate, Dullstroom, Mpumalanga

Fishing with Dad

The trout dams were full of the brightly coloured fish. Hubby and the Toddler got a few nibbles and the fish ate all their bread. It was lots of fun!

Dullstroom is a very beautiful place. The trees, trout dams and quaint little town with lots of little shops with little treasures are a great place go and rest. It is always a bit chilly there, even in summer, but there's nothing that beats a fire-place at night!

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Now, back to reality...
Luckily we have a long weekend ahead of us! Again! Miracles never ends!

Who watched the Royal Wedding today? It is the real fairy tale story come true! Even a cynic like me thought the beautiful Princess and Prince rode off in the sunset together...  Happily ever after! (wink smile)

Holiday in Paradise - Yes, we can do it!

Break-away in Dullstroom in Mpumalanga. This is Paradise!

I am of the opinion that if a couple can survive a holiday together, they can do life together! Nothing magnifies differences in couples more than being 24/7 in each other's company, and getting to agree on activities to do...


Major conflict points:

- Packing

While busy packing and getting everything into bags, Hubby starts putting it into the car already. The stuff that gets remembered later on, all lands up in 100 little bags that needs to be carried and sorted at the holiday destination. It drives me crazy!

- Driving

It is very difficult to be a back seat driver when I am not allowed to even whisper a warning! He has seen the problem already! Best to catch a bit of shut-eye...

- The holiday

My best holiday involves around books and sleeping. Not always fun activities for the rest of the family!

Getting to agree on activities can be a logistical nightmare...

- The Personalities & quirks

The Toddler runs around like a wound-up mouse, and wants to do This/No, that!/No, No, This!

The Teen wants to read, and she reminds us that she's got homework to do... We can't stay out for too long! But then she complains about not having any "inspiration" when sitting down to doing it. And then not doing it!

I want to sleep! Sleep again! And read!

Hubby conjures up winning recipes for the braai (barbecue). We have had trout, as well as pork fillets with olives already! (I am lucky, I KNOW!)

But, we get to listen to the 100-days cough! COUGH, cough-cough, COUGH-GOUGH! Some of the consequences of that work conference three weeks back. (Enough already!)

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Luckily we are on holiday in Paradise. Dullstroom is a beautiful little town set in between lots of trees, trout fishing dams and Heaven, of course! I love the quiet solitude of the surrounding area and the fire at the end of the day!

Except for all the nigglies we are really having a great time!

We have survived a number of holidays already... Major accomplishment! It is a good indication of us staying together for years to come! (Big smile!)

Happy holidays!

What do you think of relationships and holidays?