{"id":2906,"date":"2017-06-22T17:20:31","date_gmt":"2017-06-22T15:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/?p=2906"},"modified":"2019-04-26T14:46:53","modified_gmt":"2019-04-26T12:46:53","slug":"rivier-deck-buffalo-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/rivier-deck-buffalo-bay\/","title":{"rendered":"RIVIER DECK, BUFFALO BAY (BUFFELSBAAI)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On a Sunday morning, we went for a bit of exploring in our own region and stumbled upon this little gem right next to the N2 at the Buffels Bay turn-off.\u00a0 I have passed this establishment numerous times in the past, but never made the effort to check it out.\u00a0 Hubby and I were looking for a place to have breakfast where we have never been before.\u00a0 So, River Deck it is!<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2916\" src=\"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Food-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Food-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Food-100x100.jpg 100w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Food-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Food-190x190.jpg 190w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Food-60x60.jpg 60w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Food-335x335.jpg 335w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Food.jpg 404w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I think we were a bit early as we were the first patrons to pay a visit, but the wooden stove with the kettles already simmering radiated its warmth and welcomed us.\u00a0 Nice, as the sun was not out yet and it was still a bit chilly next to the river.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2914\" src=\"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_092206-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"357\" height=\"634\" srcset=\"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_092206-169x300.jpg 169w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_092206-600x1067.jpg 600w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_092206-768x1365.jpg 768w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_092206-576x1024.jpg 576w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_092206-107x190.jpg 107w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_092206-45x80.jpg 45w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_092206-188x335.jpg 188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Today was not the type of weather for canoes and peddle boats, however as I have observed during the past summer months this is a favourite spot for families with kids and the young ones to laze around on a hot day.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2910\" src=\"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_101216.1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_101216.1-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_101216.1-600x338.jpg 600w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_101216.1-768x432.jpg 768w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_101216.1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_101216.1-190x107.jpg 190w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_101216.1-60x34.jpg 60w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_101216.1-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They also offer diverse kinds of accommodation varying from pitched tents to A-frames or maybe you can pitch your own tent. \u00a0The backpackers&#8217; Bazz Bus also stops a stone&#8217;s throw from here &#8211; so not too far to carry your backpack.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2915\" src=\"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_100952.1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_100952.1-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_100952.1-600x338.jpg 600w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_100952.1-768x432.jpg 768w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_100952.1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_100952.1-190x107.jpg 190w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_100952.1-60x34.jpg 60w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_100952.1-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I peeked into the campers\u2019 kitchen (as this to me is always a good indication of the type of guests who visits) and it was spotless.\u00a0 I will be able to prepare my food here \u2026<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2912\" src=\"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_100946.1-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"476\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_100946.1-300x193.jpg 300w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_100946.1-600x386.jpg 600w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_100946.1-768x494.jpg 768w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_100946.1-1024x659.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_100946.1-190x122.jpg 190w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_100946.1-60x39.jpg 60w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_100946.1-400x258.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 476px) 100vw, 476px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>River Deck reminds me of a lot of places that you find throughout Africa.\u00a0 This is a laid-back place.\u00a0 No fancy stuff, but you will definitely find friendly staff here!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2909\" src=\"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_101337.1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_101337.1-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_101337.1-600x338.jpg 600w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_101337.1-768x432.jpg 768w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_101337.1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_101337.1-190x107.jpg 190w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_101337.1-60x34.jpg 60w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/20170528_101337.1-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><i>&#8220;There are a lot of stories out there, waiting for you to live them&#8221; <\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><i>&#8212; Unknown<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<!\u2013\u2013wordoftravel Topics [\"budget.shoestring\",\"eating.coffee\",\"eating.local\",\"style.relaxing\"] --><!--wordoftravel Places [\"Buffelsbaai:1015219\"] -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On a Sunday morning, we went for a bit of exploring in our own region and stumbled upon this little gem right next to the N2 at the Buffels Bay turn-off.\u00a0 I have passed this establishment numerous times in the past, but never made the effort to check it out.\u00a0 Hubby and I were looking for a place to have breakfast where we have never been before.\u00a0 So, River Deck it is! I think we were a bit early as we were the first patrons to pay a visit, but the wooden stove with the kettles already simmering radiated its warmth and welcomed us.\u00a0 Nice, as the sun was not out yet and it was still a bit chilly next to the river. 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