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In 2005, the old Goods Shed at the defunct Beestekraal Stasie (the old railway station near the town of Beestekraal near Brits) was converted into a restaurant. A number of little businesses sprang up around the restaurant comprising of arts and crafts shops and a small market. Terence and I visited this unique restaurant for lunch while we were in the area a few weeks ago. The boys had elected to stay behind at the lodge.
The décor is simple and yet effective and we both had an excellent peri-peri steak roll and chips meal.
The times board in the picture above has some jokes: Gatvol means Fed up, Anderkant means Other side, and Soontoe means That way (all in Afrikaans).
On our way out of the game reserve, we saw a giraffe right on the edge of the road. I got a few excellent pictures:
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That is a cute place – love the giraffe pics. Lucky you!
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Hi Jan, I am very lucky to be able to easily access such marvelous creatures in their natural habitat.
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I love places like this. Seeing the giraffe was a bonus.
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HI Darlene, seeing the giraffe was a very lucky thing. They don’t often come this close to the vehicle.
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Wonderful photos, Robbie — including that magnificent giraffe! What a picturesque place!
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Hi Dave, I love it when giraffes come close to the vehicle. They are so gorgeous and quite peaceful too.
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It looks neat!
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Hi Chel, it was a great place to visit.
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I love the doors, but the giraffe is even better.
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HI Jacqui, I do love giraffes, they have always been my favourite favourite.
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There are a few other animals with that long neck, but nature evolved them away. Still, giraffes survive.
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Yes, an ostriches.
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Good one. I was thinking of Chalicotheres–not an animal anyone is familiar with. Ostrich is great.
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I had not heard of those. I had to look them up. They looked a bit like gorillas with small heads and long necks. Interesting! But nature is rather amazing.
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I love old railway stations!
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This one is so nicely maintained.
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This one is a favorite with my husband and me. (The photos don’t do it justice.) https://andoverhistory.org/potter-place-railroad-station-and-museum/
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Thanks for this link, Liz, it looks like a great place to visit.
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You’re welcome, Robbie. The inside is set up just as it was when train travel was in its heyday.
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Places such as this, which are filled with history and still in operation are so much fun. The giraffe who let you takes his picture is magnificent! Thank you so much for sharing.
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HI Annette, this was a great find and our lunch was delicious. Giraffes are amazing and I love watching them.
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i like the doors, really like the wall mural, and love the giraffe shots. 🙂
janet
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Thank you, Janet, this was a great find.
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I love the murals! Are those signatures on the bricks? Mr. Giraffe looks like he’s posing for you 🙂
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HI Jacquie, yes, those are signatures of visitors. You can see how high up they go on the wall.
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That looks like a very comfortable place to eat. (K)
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Hi Kerfe, it was very nice here. Good service and interesting with good food.
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I’m so encouraged to see a wild giraffe! They always seemed to me to be the most gentle of giant beasties. I’m glad they’re still around!
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HI Marilyn, the giraffe population is increasing nicely which is wonderful. I adore giraffes and can watch them for hours. I took a video but now I can’t find it which was disappointing.
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and I know you love those Giraffes Robbie!
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I really do love them, Wayne. My new poem collection will be dedicated to saving wildlife and and profits will go to the sanctuary.
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Great idea Robbie! You are the saint for Giraffes!
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I’ve gone out to lunch plenty of times, but I’ve never seen a giraffe afterwards! Sounds like a fun afternoon, Robbie. 🙂
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Haha, Barbara, only in Africa would a giraffe walk right up to the car and look you in the eye.
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That giraffe is most impressive!
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It was an amazing sight. I love giraffes.
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Looks like a great place to hang out.
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Thanks, Craig. It was a great place to eat.
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You meet up with the best four-legged friends, Robbie. Fabulous doors!
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Thank you, Rebecca. I am a big giraffe fan.
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I think it may have been John Rieber who blogged about a hotel where giraffes stick their necks inside the windows.
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Hi Pete, yes, I remember that post 💕
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Looks like a fun place to eat. Love the giraffes!
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Thank you, Denise, I’m glad you enjoyed 🌷
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Wow cool place I love the artwork and the doors…but the giraffe what a treat that must have been, Robbie 🙂 x
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Hi Carol, I just loved seeing that giraffe.
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I’m sure you did Robbie who could not love such beautiful, gentle creatures…
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You transport us to some wonderful places through your doors, Robbie! Have a wonderful weekend 💕🙂
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Thank you, Harmony, I am glad you enjoyed this post.
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Always love the mix of architecture and history, Robbie – and so exciting to hear good news about the health of the Giraffe population! Happy weekend to you!
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Thank you, John, the increase in the giraffe population is very exciting.
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What a wonderful post, Robbie. I like the doors, and I love the giraffes. You really did get some nice photos of them.
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Hi Dan, we were fortunate that this giraffe came right up to the road. It felt like he was sussing us out.
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Ha! That’s one way to get a photo.
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Very nice ambiance, and I love the giraffes! 🙂
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Thank you 😊
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I love that you and your family travel so much and to such interesting places. Thank you for sharing, Robbie!
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nice place Robbie “)
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Thank you, Yvette, it really was.
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So much character. It is lovely. And I can’t imagine seeing a giraffe – what luck!
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HI Micah, it really was good luck. Thanks for visiting.
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I’ve always been a fan of murals and giraffes. Enjoyed the post!
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I’m glad to hear that. I like both of those things too.
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I love the doors, Robbie, and how wonderful to see those beautiful giraffes and capture such great shots.
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Hi Lauren, we had such a great trip and I go exceptional photographs.
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Thanks for sharing, Michael.
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Beautiful, there is so much art around, and this is the spirit of a community. The giraffe’s are also wonderful. Thanks for sharing, Robbie! xx Michael
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Thank you, Michael, this was a lovely place to visit and seeing the giraffe so close to the car was a real treat.
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I like it when old places are repurposed and make use of their original charm. I’m glad the food was good too. And great pictures of the giraffe. What a sight… only in Africa. 🙂
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Hi Diana, yes indeed, only in Africa. I am very lucky.
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You are! What wonderful and unique wildlife.
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We are going to see hippos and crocs in August.
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Well, take lots of pictures and share. I can be there vicariously that way. 🙂
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