Clanwilliam

While driving on the N7, you drive past the Olifants River valley in the Western Cape,  200 kilometers north of Cape Town. The upper and main catchment area of the Olifants River is around Ceres and the Cederberg mountains. Clanwilliam and Bulshoek dams are located on the river and provide water for the towns and farms along the watercourse. Beautiful area very rich in history.

In caves and overhangs throughout the area, you will find beautiful San Rock Art and strong evidence of the earliest human inhabitants. North of this town you will find the old Moravian mission station of  Wupperthal, the heart of a small subsistence farming community and home to a local industry producing veldskoene, traditional soft leather shoes.  Driving into the town, take the time to park and walk through the town.  You will enjoy the Galleries, interesting shops, and lovely restaurants.

AFRIKAANS

Om by Clanwilliam in te ry sal altyd voel asof mens so bietjie in tyd in terug ry. Die Olifants Rivier wat die vallei wat so half omvou is pragtig.  Die blomme staan ‘n dik matte  sover as die oog kan sien en die berge is so blou soos die  lug.  Gaan kuier om die mooi rots tekeninge van die Khoi San wat ek gesien het in een van die klowe van die Cederberge. Die rots tekeninge wys van oertyd se dans en jubel.  Gaan besoek die graf van Leipolt wat nog gesien kan word in die Cederberge.

Die Slameier winkel – Daar’s ‘n ewige rintinkel in die ou slamaierwinkel, Waar die tameletjies en groenvye stik; Want die reuk van knoflokknolle meng met diè van kanferbolle,en daar’s rooi saffraan en bokkoms in ‘n blik. (Afrikaans soete taal)  Die winkeltjies wat jy deurloop herinner so half aan die gedig – C Louis Leipoldt.