Well, no matter what to call it, this past winter break was really, really special. The four of us met my father and his wife at the Johannesburg airport early on a Saturday morning and for the next three weeks, we explored South Africa.
The entire route and lodging along the way was skillfully planned by Colin and Karen at East Cape Tours. They had organized similar trips for friends over the past two winter breaks and we could not have been more pleased with the arrangements they made for our multi-generational group of six.
From our trip itinerary:
"Arrive at Johannesburg Airport and pick-up hire car. Drive to Sabi Townhouse. This is a lovely, distinctive home, constructed of river stone and local timber, peacefully situated overlooking the stunning natural beauty of the Sabie Gorge. You may like to take a short stroll across open bushveld to sit on the rocks and admire the gorge and river below.
Sabie is a small, relaxed and friendly town set among the pine covered Drakensberg mountains of Mpumalanga and within an hour of the Panorama Route which is one of the scenic highlights of any tour through South Africa. The cool mountain air is fresh and pollution free and sparkling water ensures that Sabie remains free of malaria and bilharzia. The summer climate in Sabie is delightful, warm days and cooler nights whilst winters are even better, with early morning mists curling through the mountains, followed by warm dry days and crisp cold nights when the stars seem close enough to touch."A pit stop on the journey from the Johannesburg airport to Sabie:
First order of business after arriving at Sabie Town House -- Liam's birthday celebration! Kate, our host, was kind enough to fulfill our request for chocolate cake which she made herself.
And take a dip in the pools:
Pepa and Barbara keeping an eye on everyone:
Three boys under the waterfall:
Waffle with ice cream and chocolate sauce for lunch? Why not?
Let the adventures begin!
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