The last time I was on a road trip with my sister was in 1983! Last weekend, we decided to head up north to the Soutpansberg, where the farming side of our family grow avocados, macadamia nuts and pecans. It was our cousin's child's baptism, so a perfect opportunity to catch up with family we had not seen in years. The route is almost entirely on the N1 - Google Maps' route was: "Get on to the N1; drive north for 432km; turn right, then turn left - your destination is on your left". Spectacular clouds and sunsets in the Soutpansberg Because so many family members were coming for the weekend, we had to find accommodation elsewhere, so the obvious choice was Pecan Farm Guesthouse , in the vicinity of our family's houses. After we had made our online booking, the guesthouse contacted us to check our needs and preferences - they pride themselves in catering for every dietary constraint or whim. My aunt recalls an occasion when a French group were staying and wan...
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