Visiting Mary-Anne in Kleinmond

Kleinmond is special to me as, apart from being beautiful, it is where I met Ally on New Year's eve 1992. It's full of nostalgia.

The highlight of our two days here was two sublime swims in the Palmiet River and one very invigorating, chilly swim in the ocean.  It was also wonderful to get to know Mary-Anne's beautiful dog, Mitch.  

First Palmiet river swim

Swim at Palmiet River bridge

Cold ocean swim

Stroll at Kleinmond beach and lagoon

Drive home

Climbing Chapman's Peak with Russell, Brandon and Lilly

 A wonderful hike with Russell, Brandon and Lilly (the very cute doggie Russell was looking after.)  Tiny Lilly had insatiable energy and climbed virtually the whole way on her own steam.  We hadn't intended to, but we ended up going all the way to the top.  Lots of wonderful conversation, especially reminiscing about nudity in movies !

Roadtrip to Prince Albert, Swartberg Pass and Ladismith

 An absolutely wonderful roadtrip to drive Swartberg Pass and Seweweeks Poort Pass, staying overnight in Prince Albert and Ladismith.  I visited the Swartberg Pass many years ago with Dad so it was very special.  Highlights included a fabulous swim and leap at a waterfall outside Prince Albert and a sumptuous 3 course meal at a farm outside Ladismith where we stayed. 

On the way

Jo and Antony celebrating their 27th wedding anniversary

Prince Albert

Swartberg Hotel where we stayed

First beer of the trip !

In Ladismith, all the bins are adorned with art. I loved that.

Waterfall swim

Jo stayed in for ages. With all her early morning sea swims, she not longer feels the cold

Swartberg Pass

Dunking our faces in the water

Where we stopped for lunch after the pass

Bo Kaap Winery

Ladismith farm

Our own private pool !

We fell in love with this beautiful, funny lady

Amazing food

Stopping at Matjiesfontein on the way home