Bokkom Laan, Veldrif, South Africa
"Bokkom Laan (Lane) is the home of a small bokkom industry in Velddrif.
Bokkoms are Mullet that are salted, then strung into bunches and hung up
to dry, almost like a fish biltong. They are unique to this part of the
West Coast and every visitor to this area should try them before
leaving. But it is not all just Bokkoms that you will find in Bokkom
Laan, there is also Marina Clunies Art Studio, Ek en Djy Visserye and a
restaurant in Bokkom Laan. There are a number of these little buildings which have been declared as national monuments.
Marina Clunie paints exceptional paintings, mostly from what she observes from her studio in Bokkom Laan. Her paintings include water, boats and landscapes, but in all of these her desire is not to capture the beauty of the scene, but rather the mood of the scene creating a certain atmosphere.
Ek en Djy Visserye can be found next to Marina Clunies Art Studio. The owner tries to stock his little shop with anything from West Coast souvenirs to antiques, home made jam, roll mops, mussels, fresh fish, etc.
A little further down the road you will find Die Vishuis, a small converted fish house, where the owner turns out great food with the most magnificent setting in her West Coast themed restaurant on the banks of the Berg River.
Marina Clunie paints exceptional paintings, mostly from what she observes from her studio in Bokkom Laan. Her paintings include water, boats and landscapes, but in all of these her desire is not to capture the beauty of the scene, but rather the mood of the scene creating a certain atmosphere.
Ek en Djy Visserye can be found next to Marina Clunies Art Studio. The owner tries to stock his little shop with anything from West Coast souvenirs to antiques, home made jam, roll mops, mussels, fresh fish, etc.
A little further down the road you will find Die Vishuis, a small converted fish house, where the owner turns out great food with the most magnificent setting in her West Coast themed restaurant on the banks of the Berg River.
Bokkom Laan is truly a taste of tradition, flavour and history and a stop not to be missed".
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| Bokkom Laan Veldrif West Coast South Africa |
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| Bokkom Laan Veldrif South Africa |
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| Bokkom Laan Veldrif |
These geese rule this road - the roads they make as you approach is enough to awake any slumbering local or fisherman!
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| Flamingoes Veldrif West Coast South Africa |
Flamingoes and their offspring were very much in evidence feeding here.
So interesting to watch their feet kick back the soil to release whatever nourishment they are feeding on.
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| Paddler Veldrif |
Boating or paddling on the Berg River is an ideal way to watch the bird life in this area.
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| Flamingo Veldrif West Coast South Africa |
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| Bird Watchers Heaven Veldrif South Africa |
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| Velfdrif West Coast South Africa |
Photography by Bradclin
Judelle Drake
For Accommodation Cape Town, South Africa
www.bradclin.com
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