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Walker Point

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    • Day 13

      The “mighty” Robberg

      November 18, 2023 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C

      We started our day with a breakfast under blue sky and already quite hot sun. People went swimming in the lagoon…we were tempted too but had planned to visit the Robberg Nature Reserve next to Plettenberg Bay. The place was already very busy as it was Saturday as well and we could hardly park our van. We started and were first surrounded by plenty of people, also groups! But after the The Gap (smallest loop) and the Whitsand second turnoff, where our way headed towards “The Point” only few (brave) people continued. Along the entire Nort Side of the Peninsula we past above houndreds of seals. Their noise and smell was very present. Most of them were swimming in the crystal green sea and others were just hanging around on the shore. That’s where the name Robberg comes from.
      At the most eastern point (at the end) we were lucky to see two whales passing by. They were showing their fins and made us happy!
      The tricky part of the path started now. Down and up, down and up and down again. Amazing nature but quite exhausting and hot. We climbed rocks and stairs and sandy pathes until we finally reached the beach. Shoes off and right into the sea…it was great to cool down. The air was hot, the water cool. The last part back to the car park was again up and down and we were quite exhausted back at our van! But it was worth it.
      We continued our journey to a beautiful place called Buffalo Bay. A remote place with surf beaches and holidays homes. The campsite had the prime spot at the end of the Peninsula - we were surrounded by the ocean. We enjoyed the view and spent some time around our campfire while listening to the waves!
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    • Day 39

      Day 39 - Buffalo Bay

      April 23, 2022 in South Africa ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

      This Saturday morning the sun was only emerging at 07:00.... just got to love the Southern Cape🥰 When Annatjie Meyer WhatsApp'ed photies of Shelley earlier this morning and we chatted, it was already daylight in Nelspruit here in 'Buffelsbaai' still darkish. So we only got to run at 08:00

      Not Hardeda's cracking up, but Seagulls yip, Seagulls nattering over some rotton 'Red Bait' washed onto the rocks last night, woke us up this morning. At best that stuff is gross, but when it's past its 'Sell by Date' stinks to High Heaven 😏

      Rushed a quick 6km there and back on the Buffalo Bay main road, a swim in the rocky bay and a good hot shower, before 'breaky' and off to Knysna for the next weeks rations. Beer and wine do not fit into this category! Firstly it is not a ration and secondly it has not run out (yet)!!!

      The slower part of the day we spent loitering until Mariette and Ghislain arrived at 2pm.

      We all had such a good time, recalling, laughing, drinking, eating and elaborating on all our (and their), past happenings and future dreams and plans! Got to love those 'Earth People'👊🏻💐who also send their best wishes and love to everyone, who may or may not know them. And so we 'kuiered' until late and in light rain they left for their home in George.

      Sporadic showers throughout the night brought about a grey but stunning sunrise this morning, sitting on our very own seafront bay verandah!

      Love, Peace and Light,
      M&K
      👍💐
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