Remhoogte

another wine estate on the steep slopes of Simonsberg which was founded in 1812. Remhhoogte is Dutch for "brake Heights". It seem that the ox carts had difficulty getting up there.
The history starts with the discovery of one of the largest diamonds ever found. It was prchased by the Queen of England and is firmly set in her crown.

[PhotoCrazy]

Lovely capture!!

[Susan Wakely]

Interesting information.

[tony gig]

Wonderful shot...Fav

[Dione Giorgio]

Glorious capture. I like the history of the place.

[leggzy]

Amazing information & wonderful shot

[Mags]

Beautiful!

[Peter Dulis]

lovely capture

[Valerie Chesney]

Such beauty & beautiful places all around you Diana...

[Lou Ann]

Such a beautiful place with an exciting history!

[Wylie]

lovely fluttering flags in the scene

[Bill]

I like your use of the pine at the top of the photo.

[katy]

Beautiful scenery and wonderful framing of the photo! Thanks for sharing that bit of history with us as well.

[Taffy]

Envious of all your vineyards!

[Marij]

it is so nice to see pictures of your beautiful country every day

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Excellent.

[bkb in the city]

Beautiful shot

[Lois]

Lovely view!

[Judith Johnson]

Lovely view and what an interesting story about the diamond!

[Bep]

Interesting information.

[Margaret Brown]

Lovely pov and info

[Shutterbug]

Stunning landscape. Love the vineyard, the Simonsberg, and the fringe of leaves framing the scene.

[Pyrrhula]

Beautiful view and composing of the capture of it.

[Chris Cook]

The Great Star of Africa. Worth around $400 million today if the Queen ever decided to sell it to help pay the rent.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Another lovely vineyard view.

[Rick]

Cool capture.

[Diana]

@photographycrazy @wakelys @tonygig @sangwann @leggzy @marlboromaam @pdulis @happysnaps @louannwarren @pusspup @cwbill @grammyn @taffy @marijbar @mittens @bkbinthecity @loweygrace @busylady @gijsje @craftymeg @shutterbug49 @pyrrhula @cdcook48 @olivetreeann @rickster549 Thanks for th lovely comments, favs and getting it on the pp. It is very much appreciated :-)

[Diana]

@cdcook48 Thanks for that info Chris, I wonder what she paid for it ;-)

[Shar]

Nice framing and use of leading lines. Lovely spot.