Friday 01 Nov 2013

S: The cold front had hit Knysna so it pretty much rained the whole day. But that did not bother us as we had the comfort of a house and were able to do some washing, continue to catch up on some news and do our admin.

C & B had done a trip to Namibia a few years back as far as the Kunene River so were able to give us some advice about the place as we are planning to be in the same area when we leave next year, driving Cape Town to London.

We had also done a trip through Namibia before but had only gone as far north as Etosha Pan.

Cheryl had gone to work in the morning but when she got back she and Lesley sat together and Lesley taught her how to crochet. I was busy refilling the water tank 5 litres at a time. The water in Knysna does not agree with some people so I put a bit of Miltons in the water. My UV light water filter did not last the mountain trip from Baviaanskloof. The glass cylinder broke with all the bumping. When I originally installed it I was not happy with how fragile it looked and suspected it might not last in the back of the bakkie. I tried to cushion it in a bit of foam but it eventually succumbed. We will have to rethink the process. Possibly just use Miltons and if the filters do not get rid of the taste then install a taste filter as well.

For supper we agreed to go to the Ocean Basket at the waterfront and it was time for us to treat C & B for being such wonderful hosts. The OB overlooks part of the harbour and even though it was still raining the view was still lovely.

We had driven past C & B's new house on the way to the waterfront. It is high up on a hill overlooking a valley and they hope to be able to move into it in a few weeks time.

L: It was really great being able to catch up on all the news and seeing where they stay now after relocating from Cape Town.

Off to bed.........