Bonnievale

Bonnievale is a farming town about 27 kilomtres east of Robertson in the Western Cape.

Its grown up on the banks of the Breede River which flows through the region.

The town has a number of wine cellars and an interesting history,

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Some of the vineyards found on the outskirts of the town



A canal system which brings water to the town. The building of the canals nearly bankrupted the owner of the town in the early 1900's




Canals bringing water to the town.

With so much water and a fertile valley some of the residents have fantastic rose gardens.




Keith's rose garden in Bonnievale.

To read the articles about Bonnievale go to
Turtle Essays ezine

Hope you enjoy it.

Geoff