The Wellington wander

The essence of a dorp is not to be found at the One-Stop outside town. Nor is it at the too-carefully curated museum, nor even at the pub after midnight. To understand the nature of a place, head first to the old age home and then the junk shop. Both are story reservoirs and wellsprings.

Steam and Sarah Moon: Ou Kaya

Covid put paid to an ouetehuis visit, but Wellington is awash in junk shops. Opposite the Railway Hotel on Distillery Street is Ou Kaya. It's a favourite Swartland retreat, hidden