The Move

We helped my mom and my uncle to move in to their new spacious apartment. I'm happy that I insisted on renting a truck, because there is always more stuff then one thinks. :-)

Game Reserve

It took me a bit longer to load the pretty pictures from the Game Reserve to my Computer and finally I got there! In my travel guide the Plettenberg Game Reserve was recommended and it was truly a great experience! All ready on the way to the Reception we saw Zebras, Springbocks and Ostriches. Here are my best pictures

The Lodge was beautifully decorated, it was like in these movies "Out of Africa"

this is the first giraff that was born in the Game Reserve (they opened the Game Reserve in 2001)

After our first game drive, Ignalas came into the garden of our Lodge and I had the opportunity to take pictures of them by being 4 meters close to them. The name Ignala comes from the Zulu language and it means "bastards" The reason the Zulu's named them bastards is that they like very much to come in to your garden and eat the best grass and herbs they can find.

The next day we went on a 2nd game drive and this time around the Hippos were by far my favorites. I enjoyed watching them taking a bath and our guide explained to us, that we were very lucky to find them outside of the water, since it was a hot day and there skin is super sensitive to the sun.

Snails, salt & the ocean

Close to Knysna, we found this seriously secluded beautiful beach town called Buffels Bay. Sand beaches as far as you can see, stunning! We found pretty shells and what I liked the most where the sea snails. They moved quite fast and held on tight to the sand when waves came to wash them away. The water was 20 degrees, so its getting warmer :-) Damien couldn't resist to jump in and go for a swim. When we told the owner, she laughed and said that he was for sure the only one having a swim this early in the season.

Oysters

When in Knysna you have to try Oysters (with Tabasco, Tequilla, salt & lemon) yummy. Next to the restaurant we found this cool map, Buenos Aires, we're looking forward to it :-)

Cango Caves & Jsa und Maik

Damien & Bronwyn did the adventure tour, 1,5 hours. The biggest challenge was the devils chimney, it was 3 meters long to climb up. I went on the normal tour and enjoyed it a lot. Especially when I heard the stories from the adventure tour...... ;-) Damien met Jsa & Maik on his tour, so we had the chance to see the awesome photos he took from shark diving! And to say goodbye to them.

Our new neighbour

We arrived well in Oudtshoorn, tomorrow we will go to the Cango Caves. Damien loves them and I can't wait to finally see them too :-)

Good bye....

Yesterday we met our friends for a last drink, before we had to say goodbye.... :-(..... thank you for a great time! take care & get home safe. We left our guesthouse this morning and are on our way to Oudtshoorn.