At the foot of Robinson Pass, halfway along the R328 between
the cool Garden Route breezes of Mossel Bay and Oudshoorn’s searing Karoo dust is a small rural hamlet. Ruiterbos. |
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Here, where the San once dwelt and left us their legacy of rock paintings, today lives a diverse community of people drawn together by the beauty, tranquillity, the clean mountain air; the stunning views of the Outeniqua mountain range.
Traditional farmers live here, some descending directly from the Settlers, and the “in-kommers” (new arrivals) who have fled the cities and sought shelter here to pursue their crafts.
Woodworkers, jewellers, metalworkers and artists; cuisine queens, yoga teachers and even someone to read your birth chart. Essential oils, organic vegetables, home-smoked meat and a musician or two.
A family who are passionate about preserving the tradition of Percheron plough horses. |
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Last modified: 24 July, 2009 | ||