02/08/2010

Weekend in Langebaan

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Our assistant winemaker Albert's holiday house

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Albert in his element

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Eating snails - slimy, yet satisfying!

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Our little stretch of beach

Feb 8, 2010 8:57:28 AM

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Andrea Berardi

Gorgeous pics!! I would like 1) a holiday house and 1) THAT holiday house!

Posted by: Andrea Berardi | 02/08/2010 at 02:26 PM

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