We are in lock down again as we try to avoid the Delta strain and I am thinking of Belfields, the wine farm we visited last year. We stayed in ‘the Stables.’ It was originally the stables for their horses, then it became a wine tasting venue and eventually they changed it into a little cottage. It was very quaint and cozy and it had all we needed for two nights. It is not far off from the N2 highway yet it is quiet. I often think about it when we drive past. It is a treat to be able to slip away from the daily routine and take a few days in the country.
When I was in my twenties I considered myself a camping lass but as I have grown older I have learned to appreciate the common comforts of a warm bed and a private bathroom. Even although I am still happy to rough it I enjoy a little spoiling from time to time.
I enjoyed taking early morning and evening walks, wondering around the garden. There were big mushrooms the size of dinner rolls, fruit orchards and a wonderful view showing up from between the trees and the foliage. It was a peaceful garden, just right for a retreat!
In the meantime: what am I up to? It is poring cats and dogs here and I am very busy creating mandalas which you can see if you visit me at my Instagram account morag_armstrong_noffke
Take care.
Morag Noffke 
What a gorgeous, restful place to be! Thanks for sharing some beauty today.
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You are welcome 😊🤗
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I love today’s post and the wonderful pictures, also your description of the Bliss.
Thank you.
Joanna
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Dear Joanna, you are welcome… thank you so much for visiting, I know you like gardens and flowers too. I hope you feel better soon, thinking of you. Hugs
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Thank you.
BING HUGS ALL ROUND.
Joanna
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Thank you.
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Thanks for this bit of summer on such a cold winters day Morag!
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Pleasure 🔥🔥🔥
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That’s a beautiful place and I loved your pictures.
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Thank you so much. 😊
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Oh, this would be a wonderful place to visit, I’m sure. My London daughter has just texted (4.30 pm) to say that she is facilitating a board meeting at 5 pm! I’m not sure I could cope with being young again but I could certainly handle a stay at the Belfields Wine Farm. Thanks, Morag! A lovely post! 💐🙋♂️
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Ah Morag, this looks like such a peaceful place – that garden is just gorgeous! So, you’ve also stayed at “horses’ stables” just like we did recently on our Karoo trip in “The Hell” … maybe this is the new ‘thing’ 😁.
Yes, with all this rain it is the perfect evening for filled pancakes and a glass of red wine – stay warm 😍.
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Yes we’ve both stayed at horses stables 😂😂. My husband said, let’s make custard and stewed apples😋😋 but mulled wine would also be nice., you stay warm too 🤗
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Amazing pictures…nice place
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Thank you.
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Beautiful post dear Morag. So sorry to hear you’re in lockdown again. Please take care of yourself too
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Thank you 🙏🙏
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You are welcome 🤗
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Beautiful and serene. Such breaks are fulfilling and rejuvenating
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Yes that they are.😊😊
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Unfortunately we in lock down again! Thankfully these beautiful memories like in your post help us get through these very tough times, thank you for sharing ❤
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Yes it is very frustrating but with all this rain we are getting we are in doors now anyway. Thank you for visiting my blog.
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