When I saw that Christine took part in the Neighbourhood Walkabout, I was so keen to show my side of Cape Town – the rural village of Philadelphia, deep in the heart of wheat country. As we are coming to the end of summer, the gardens all seem a bit tired. The wheat fields are dry and it really is not very interesting in terms of what’s growing. But it is a pretty village with all of 25 houses, a Post Office, a Church, a corner store, coffee shop and crystal shop! So, sit back and enjoy the walk through my simple village life.
This is the front garden of my house situated in a cul-da-sac. No traffic and just the place to relax and unwind.
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[/one_half_last]Bougainvillea abound in our village and these are still in full colour. Here we have the bougainvillea just at the beginning of our street, behind the local store.
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This red bougainvillea is next to the famous old Mill that has been converted into a fuction venue – De Malle Meul (this means The Mad Mill). It is also next to the old Dutch Reformed Church which always gets a new coat of paint every year!
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The Main Street bustles on the weekend with town folk shopping in our local mineral shop and enjoying the shade of the huge Pepper Tree at the coffee shop.
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Then here are a few sneak shots of my neighbourhood gardens. I just love the old fashioned-ness of the place. Roses and lavender seem to be common in all the gardens.
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Then, in between the begonias and pansies, the neighbourhood birds are always looked after by the locals – well fed and watered. The doves and pigeons seem to hang out at my watering hole!
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The Pepper Tree seems to be a favourite in Philly. Giving shade against the harsh summer heat.
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The Philadelphia buildings have become well-known amongst Film Companies, using them in many local and international movies. Just an interesting snippet!
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Thank you for joining me on my Neighbourhood Walk! Why not join in – visit A Tidewater Gardener for details about the “Winter Walk Off Challenge”, visit other neighbourhoods around the globe and then let us sneak a peek at your neighbourhood! I hope I made the deadline – 19th March, the last day of summer here in South Africa xxx