South Africa: Storms River Village (Friday 30Nov12)

It was a bit over-cast this morning so I decided not to go back to Addo but have an easy morning. Breakfast was lovely; Etta and Derek had made fresh bread which was still warm when I buttered it. There was cereal, natural yogurt, fruit and a full English breakfast on offer. I chatted to the other guests, in particular a family from France. The parents had come over to visit their daughter who was on a work placement in Cape Town. Derek was still excited by what we had seen yesterday morning and told me that I should come and stay more often. I was sad to leave but I had to start making my way towards Cape Town.

I worked my way along the N2 and stopped at Jeffery’s Bay for a drink and a quick walk along the beach which was full of end of year matric students, a few surfing. I decided to leave and carry on to Tsitsikama and Storms River on Etta’s recommendation. I am really glad I did. I am currently in a lovely room in another nice B&B called “At the Woods”. I choose it because of the cat and dog sitting outside.

After such a large breakfast this morning I did think I would skip dinner but on my drive round the village I noticed a very cool 60’s rock n’ roll themed restaurant so after checking in I took a walk down to check it out. They have two American Cadillac’s and a couple of motorbikes on display as well as Elvis Priestly and Marilyn Monroe memorabilia all over the walls. I ended up having a Blue Hawaiian cocktail, kudu steak and chips and a banana split. It was all very nice. Not sure my hips liked it though!

On my return to the guest house Tinger, the cat, was sitting on the step so I made a fuss of him and after about five minutes he curled up on my lap while I rubbed his ears and stroked his back. I think we sat there tonight for about half an hour. It made me realise how much I miss Honey.