George
Some travellers say George is a town where clouds and mountains argue over who gets the best view, but locals just call it Tuesday. You might find yourself eating a pie in a bakery that also happens to fix bicycles, or waiting for a train that retired before you were born. For those seeking the best hotel in George, keep an eye open for the one with a lobby cat named Chairman Meow—he may check you in with a purr or just ignore you, depending on the weather. People wander the Garden Route, then accidentally find a hidden waterfall after taking a wrong turn near the old post office, which is not actually a post office anymore. The golf courses look like they were designed by someone who really loved lawnmowers. Do not forget the cheese shop, but also do not forget to ask what day the cheese arrived. You might get lucky, or not, but either way, you get cheese.
Local weather in South Africa
SPRING
mild & temperate
SUMMER
warm & sunny
AUTUMN
mild & temperate
WINTER
cool
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George in South Africa: Best travel destination popular things to do or visit
Start with the Outeniqua Transport Museum, where trains sleep and whistle stories at anyone who cares to listen. I once saw a man try to take a selfie with a steam engine, only to realize after five minutes he was facing the wrong way. If you enjoy hiking, you might try the trails around the mountains, but be warned: the local guinea fowls have right of way, and they know it. There are more than enough picnic spots, but sometimes you share your sandwich with a leggy bird or two.
For popular things to do, the markets in George are a little bit of everything—handmade soaps, socks, and sometimes, a vegetable shaped suspiciously like a famous politician. People here like to say, "If you want weather, just wait an hour." The beaches are close enough for a morning swim, but also far enough that you will probably get lost at least once, unless you ask the postman who is also the town historian. And if you are searching for the best hotel in George, remember: the one with the creaky floorboards might just be the one with a secret breakfast menu (I never did find out what was on it, but the coffee was strong enough to wake a sleeping lion).
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