Can you believe it? When we started it was hard to envisage the end; it seemed as if our trip would be for ever. Now a year has passed and it is the end. But let me be quick to add: the end of this trip; we plan to have many more in future…
On Friday the 18th we travelled from Kimberley to Bloemhof and checked in at the Sandveld Nature Reserve, an IBA, on the banks of the Bloemhof dam. We had time for a short drive into the reserve and were amazed and surprised at the number of animal species we encountered; quite impressive for a one-hour drive. The weather was rather cold and windy so an early night was called for.
The next day we travelled to the Rustenburg district via Klerkdorp, Ventersdorp and Derby and arrived at Eugene and Marlene’s plot in the late afternoon. There we had a lovely evening catching up on news of the past year over a drink and a braai. As always we slept in Ufudu. The next morning they took us to visit their neighbour, Petra Rough, who does animal rescue and rehabilitation, especially of predators. I really take my hat off to people who are so dedicated; it is a 24/7 job!
Next we stopped at Francois and Adri’s plot, together with Eugene and Marlene, where we continued the catch-up. It was good to see everyone again and we had a lot of fun and laughter during the evening, besides the good food and wine. It was our last night in Ufudu, for this trip anyway…
We got home in the afternoon on Sunday the 21st September, happy to be home and at the same time sad that it is all over…
Thanks to all our family and friends, old and new, for your feedback and encouragement. It made it so much more meaningful to maintain the blog. We intend making another post in a few weeks’ time to reflect on our trip so don’t go away just yet!
I cannot begin to tell you how much we’ve enjoyed your wonderful year and the great excitement when your emails arrive.
Looking forward to catching up with you in Rosebank
Thanks Sharon. You and ‘the gang’ were one of my great inspirations, especially knowing that the kids are so interested! Please give them big hugs from me.
What an amazing year! Glad you are safely home again. God bless, Peter & Elizabeth
Thanks Peter & Elizabeth! It was great and it will take some adjustment to become ‘normal’ again. Love to both of you.
Hi Roger and Letisha, it has been awesome following you around the country on your travels and lovely to have shared a very small part of your trip with you both. Hope one day we will get the chance to do the trip you have just completed. Welcome home and back to the real world, it was so beautiful out there with all the views, flowers and sights, which I am sure you will reflect on daily. We will see you again I am sure,
Love Rob and Ros Galway
Hi Ros & Rob. Thanks so much for sharing. It was lovely to meet you and we hope your motorhome will be completed soon! We will keep in touch. Love from both of us
A huge big WECOME BACK my friends…. time for a verbal catchup again!
I will be arranging a get together soon, as soon as we are properly settled. Looking forward to it!
Hi. Its been wonderfull getting all your regular posts
Makes me want to see more of SA. I will miss hearing from you both. Good luck.
Thanks for all your regular inputs Alex! I intend improving on my photography so will be buying the book you recommended. Cheers for now.