Road Trip: Oudsthoorn to Knysna

Its been tough trying to stay connected and to trowel through hundreds of photos each day. I guess that is one thing one can say about digital photography: One doesn't have to be careful of how you use your exposures.

Marcell and I had a great time in Oudtshoorn. The Celtic Bushman where we stayed was a really comfortable and inviting B&B. With the high temperatures of an Oudsthoorn Summer, the pool right outside our room was the best thing ever. Was perfect just to jump into when the heat got too much. Roxanna was the perfect host and really spoilt us with great breakfasts and wonderful hospitality everyday.

The day we left the cooler weather set in and our drive across the Outeniqua Mountains to George came as a bit of a temperature shock to our systems. It had cooled down considerably when we got to the top of the pass and shorts and t-shirts were no longer adequate. Fortunately as we got to the coast and stopped at Victoria Bay, the weather was certainly much more pleasant albeit cooler.

We stopped at Dolphin Point between George and Wilderness and could see where the rock slides have blocked the railroad for the Outeniqua Choo-Choo causing its seemingly indefinite shut down. A great pity as we really wanted to do that while in the area.

We arrived in a warm and muggy Knysna just at lunch time and enjoyed walking around my old stomping grounds which has changed dramatically in the 3 years since I was last there. Shopping Mall city now. But still maintains some of its rustic charms when driving out to the Heads.

We stayed at Inyathi Lodge for 3 nights which is the heart of Knysna but still gives the feeling of being away from it all. Bungalow 6 which is at the top of the hill, has the added benefit of being well away from noise and bustle.

We unfortunately managed to to be in Knysna during all the rain so spent a lot of our time trying to be out of the rain. But we did manage to do a sunset on Buffels Bay beach with one of my friends who is still in town.

So far this trip has really been about relaxing... Lets see how the next few weeks go. Off to Plettenberg Bay and the Tsitsikamma next.

Later

M