It’s taken me ages to knuckle down and write about our trip to India. Sorry folks, but I am getting to it. 
In the meantime, here are some pics from a ‘quick’ little rain storm in Delhi on our last day in India.
People And Places
Winter Fly Fishing @ Brookwood Trout Fishing Farm. Cradle of Humankind
One of the perks of living in the CRADLE OF HUMANKIND is that there are so many stunning places to visit that there really is no excuse to be bored or complain about not having enough content 
. One of these stunning places is Brookwood Estate Trout Farm http://www.brookwoodtroutfarm.co.za/
The Green Lantern Inn. Van Reenen Pass. A short history
I came across this very interesting article about the history of Van Reenen pass, and the Green Lantern Inn. Just had to share it. Courtesy of The Green Lantern Inn website. http://www.greenlantern.co.za/ https://www.facebook.com/thegreenlanterninnvanreenen/?fref=ts 
HISTORY OF GREEN LANTERN INN & VAN REENEN
Van Reenen is a spectacular tourist region – one of those unknown gems that you seldom discover and when you do you say to yourself “that was a highlight of my trip”. Van Reenen offers gracious splendour to rural simplicity with many varied and interesting historical places.
“Stirling” Stirling Manor Boutique Guest House. Hartebeespoort
Once in a while, in my line of work, one come across an absolute gem of a place, one that just envelops you and becomes the benchmark of all “FABULOUS places to stay in Southern Africa” See my FB page https://www.facebook.com/shelbewheretentedcamps/ “Tented Camps, Lodges and Fabulous Places to stay in Southern Africa”. One of these places is STIRLING MANOR. Situated in the heart of Hartebeespoort, with sweeping views of the Hartebeespoort Dam and the Magalieburg Mountains as their backdrop. In my previous post I chatted about the history of the Hartebeespoort Dam wall.
“Harties” The Hartebeespoort Dam Wall
Having driven over the Hartebeespoort Dam Wall many times, the construction of the wall has always fascinated me. So before I introduce my next stunning reviewed establishment, which happens to be in Hartebeespoort, I took some time to do some research and came up with the following… (Most of the info gleaned from http://showme.co.za/hartbeespoort/tourism/a-history-lesson-hartbeespoort/)
COMPETITION TIME!!! Ximongwe Safaris. Hoedspruit
COMPETITION TIME!!!
When I think “Tented Camps, Lodges & Fabulous Places in Southern Africa”, I think of _________________________
Best answer wins a mid-week getaway, Monday to Thursday, for 4 people sharing at the newly renovated Crocodile Cottage (self catering) at XIMONGWE SAFARIS in Hoedspruit. http://ximongwesafaris.co.za/ www.shelbewhere.co.za. Write your answer in the comments below or on our FB page https://www.facebook.com/shelbewheretentedcamps/
(F) abulous Afrique Boutique Hotel. Ruimsig. West Rand.
So in between towing Jason’s bike with my car to try and get it started, playing “flinch” with Joshua, begging Luke to please move back home and trying to find suitable wives for my 5 sons 
(A full blog post all on its own 
), I get to stay and check out the most stunning places. (part of the job my dear) On Monday night I stayed at the famous “Afrique Boutique Hotel” in Poortview on the West Rand. www.afriquehotel.co.za You would love it. So sophisticated, so elegant, so classy, and this is the part that will make you platz…original paintings everywhere! The owner, Nafsika, is a huge fan of Porchie, Georgia, Este Mostert etc, so you can only imagine all this creative genius everywhere! As you drive into the grounds you are overshadowed by 3 storey stained glass windows and bricks and sandstone buildings. Very beautifully built. Stepping inside, your eyes are immediately drawn to the double volume ceilings and the gorgeous exposed wooden beams.
What’s your definition of LUXURY?
I came across this article in “A Luxury Travel Blog” http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/03/26/so-what-is-luxury-travel/ . The authors, who are all key role players in the hospitality industry, really sum it up perfectly.
Down “THE RABBIT HOLE”
As promised I said I would tell you all about the Rabbit Hole Hotel and Restaurant in Krugersdorp North. Krugersdorp North is the beautiful “old” part of Krugersdorp, where they still have wonderful old houses, most being built during the 1920’s and 30’s. 
A2A Expedition. Graeme Bell.
We first met Graeme back when he was a YOUNG teenager…actually a tween . Graeme and my little brother Brian were best friends and got up to all sorts of crap. . 