Knysna

Saturday An excellent breakfast with flowers adding that nice little touch. An African grey parrot joined the dogs! We got money and drove 30 km to Protea farm at Koo in the Langeberg. The tractor ride was well organised and we had seats on the trailer. Good thing we had jerseys and coats as it got colder the higher we went and blankets were issued!. Stunning views and eventually we reached the hikers shelter where dried fruit and Montagu muscadel were available (like in the room last night). I didn’t have any! Then the rain came down as we descended but it did clear. We had a good lunch with meat and veg and rice, koeksusters and fruit salad, chocolate brownie and ice cream. We walked down to the car with a ride for the last bit and set off around 1.15 through the Burgers Pass to Montagu where we got petrol and then to Swellendam and the long haul on the N2. Eventually past Mossel Bay and George with 3 stops for roadworks. As we approached the last of these Liz rang Stan and got the address as my diary has disappeared. Thunder and lightning and heavy rain as we came into Knysna and when we got to the house the driveway is steep but managed it. Mette and Stan were delighted with the wine we had bought at Robertson. Stan cooked boboetie and we had Mette’s delicious Danish soup. Fruit and ice cream and chocolate sauce. Lovely chat but tired and slept well. Our room is enormous with lovely views.

After such a long drive it’s not surprising that we needed rest rather than getting up for  8 a.m. mass in town. The house has views over the lagoon. Stan and Mette are moving to Bantry Bay as there is nothing to do here apart from playing golf! 

Sunday a lovely breakfast down at Knysna heads then a walk by the shore and drive up to overlook the Heads. Then a long drive on unpaved roads through the forests - we saw baboons and a buck on the road. A lovely day and enjoyed reminiscing.