Nantes: our home away from home

So, every year we stay in the house bought by MCM to house short term teams. This year, we were unable to stay there as another volunteer organization had rented out the house for the entire summer--a financial benefit for MCM. Blom searched around for us and found some options, and we settled on Nantes-Vue Guest House. Johan & Sarina Human own this lovely lovely lovely B & B, and we are so glad we wound up here.

We loved staying here. Johan & Sarina, along with their children, were so hospitable. We felt like part of the family instead of guests. They made us traditional South African dishes, including throwing a braai for us one night (SA version of our BBQ). A few nights, we stayed up late chatting in the kitchen comparing stories and cultures. We learned so much about culture from them. As you can see from the pictures, they put so much love and time into the dishes. These were the most photographed dishes one has ever eaten--the presentation was too lovely to just be eaten.

I can't wait to go back and stay here. If you are in the area on vacation (which you should because it is wine country after all), then you should consider staying here a night or two, or longer.

Visit www.nantes-paarl.co.za for more information.


the pup taking a look out from the window


the braai


kitchen area where we had all of our meals


John Lee & Melissa Human


lamb & braai sandwiches


traditional side dishes for the braai