Will report on La Residence and Franschhoek during our trip or shortly after our return from S. Africa. I've already made reservations for all our our meals in Franschhoek as it is supposed to have the best restaurants in S. Africa. In fact, one of the restaurants--Le Quartier Français (The Tasting Room)--is on some lists as the best restaurant in Africa/the Middle East and one of the 50 best restaurants in the world. Here's a link to sample Menus . And to make it even better, remember that food (as opposed to lodging) is relatively inexpensive in S. Africa, especially right now with 9 rands to the dollar.

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Eugene