Many an early morning, as you descend along the R43 toward the Helderstroom/Greyton turnoff, you will see a thick blanket of mist covering the valley.
This beautiful view may remind you of the MGM musical, Brigadoon, starring Gene Kelley and Cyd Charisse. It tells the tale of a miraculously blessed village that rises out of the mists every hundred years for only a day. If any villager ever leaves Brigadoon, the spell will be broken and the village will vanish forever, and any outsider who wishes to stay, must love someone in the village strongly enough to accept the loss of everything he or she knew in the outside world.
Gateway to the Overberg – An Introduction:
Within driving distance of South Africa’s Mother City, lies a region of contrasts and wonder. The Overberg has rugged mountain ranges, fynbos, rolling wheat and canola fields, and splendid coastal vistas. It is for you to reflect, discover and have a geocache adventure worth remembering.
Once on this side of the mountain, the traveller will find a myriad of roads into the Overberg where the land, mountains, sea and people tell their own story. The Overberg is a region that stretches along coasts with beautiful beaches, and over mountain ranges with interesting geological formations, abundant birdlife and unique fynbos. The roads will take you on a journey through valleys with picturesque vineyards, orchards and beautiful landscapes of green, gold and brown.
Memories from the past – as illustrated by the Overberg’s rich collection of mission stations, shipwrecks and old architectural treasures – exist harmoniously with new town developments, ensuring visitors find all they need.
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