Carols by Candlelight at Kirstenbosch

We are incredibly lucky to live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. One of the incredible places is the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

Kirstenbosch is an amazing place for children, for walking and relaxing, just a beautiful place to be. During the summer there are concerts in the outdoor amphitheatre every Sunday, but the highlight every year is Carols by Candlelight, held just before Christmas.

The view down to the stage.

From where we sat, up to the top of the venue.

It is a truly amazing venue, situated on the side of Table Mountain with views of the mountains, landscape and city. We have been to many concerts there, including Sting and Josh Groban. Their music is brilliantly suited to the location.

For the first time this last Christmas we decided to take all four kids with us. We've done it many years before but either on our own or with only Megan. It's a long time for small children to sit, but they were fantastic this year and absolutely loved it.

Everyone is given a carol sheet and candle with a wax paper bag at the entrance. What a fabulous evening it was, I don't think you'll find an atmosphere like that in many other places!

Hannah

Oliver

Cameron and Megan.

With our Candles!