I’m not keen on McDonalds quick meals to say the least. If we completely do should have quick meals then the oily (however tasty) mess that’s KFC may most likely be categorized as my favorite quick meals choice, however sadly for me, each my spouse and youngsters appear to love what comes out of the Golden Arches’ kitchen and thus once in a while I have to indulge them. That stated, if the prospect arises to not should eat it within the quick meals outlet itself, then I at all times attempt to seize that chance with each arms. Living proof – why eat within the admittedly properly airconditioned and spacious McDonalds of Waterstone Village Somerset West when it’s by way more nice to simply drive up the street and munch in your cardboard patty round close by Poinsettia Park dam as an alternative.
Located to the aspect of the very good, up on a hill suburb of Heldervue, Somerset West, sits Poinsettia Park, a small strip of inexperienced wedged in between suburbia and the massive R44 that serves to shuttle visitors between the Helderberg and Stellenbosch. Constructed round a small dam, this house of inexperienced is a comparatively standard spot for fishing and household picnics, and in addition contains a small loop which makes it nice for getting canine (and little ladies) to stretch their legs just a little. Lately there may be additionally a brightly colored out of doors gymnasium in case you’re keen to point out off some sweaty muscle mass to whomever is prepared to take the time to look.
As for the three of us (Chantelle was again dwelling onerous at work within the kitchen on this explicit day of out and about journey), we discovered a bench, munched on our meals, watched the birdlife and the fishermen at work, after which grumpily took a brief stroll earlier than chasing again to the automobile as a result of the youngest one determined that the necessity for a bathroom was now about to implement itself. (Children at all times make all the things so enjoyable.)
Anyway, with the comparatively busy R44 mendacity proper subsequent door, Poinsettia Park isn’t a very quiet and tranquil house, however it’s moderately fairly to take a look at, and it undoubtedly does beat sitting in a boring McDonalds, that’s for positive!
To get there: Though good and visual when passing alongside the R44 between Somerset West and Stellenbosch, the one option to really entry the park is by way of Poinsettia Road. For that, this map is moderately helpful:
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