We finally got a few days of sunshine, so we have been trying to take full advantage of the soakfree days. We stayed a few days in a very beautiful spot called Natures Valley. The hostel 'Wild tongue" was located far away from any town in the Tsitsakamma National Park. The views
from our room were absolutely beautiful and even though it was too chilly to take a dip in their pool, we did get a nice hike to a waterfall with the lovely guide Cinnamon (see picture, reminded us of an old friend). The hostel had quite a bit of water damage from all of the rain, but they were lucky as some of the other hostels in the valley had to shut down for all of December (their high season) due to flooding. The only food around the hostel was a small family farm just a short walk which sold fresh bread, cheese and veggies.
Since I am definately too big of a wuss to do the worlds highest bungy jump off of the bridge in this area, we decided on a 2 hour zip line adventure instead. We zipped across waterfalls and cliffs and although it wasn't the biggest adrenaline rush we were expecting, it was a nice way to spend the day. Natures Valley (although short) was great and a peaceful escape from the busier beach towns that are all geared up for the hight of the Christmas season.
After leaving this remote (and slightly snakey) place we made it to the small surfing town of Jeffreys Bay. Very cute place with, I guess, world class surfing. Jared and I commited to a surfing lesson (hey, when in Rome...) and it turns out Jared is quite the surfer (who new). I myself wasn't as graceful on the board but did happen to get up a few times in the hour that we were out there.
We had such a blast, I think we may be revisiting this surfing thing again before we leave the coast. That night we watched a school of dolphins playing just off the beach behind our hostel. Amazing!
The clouds are rolling in now, but hopfully as we move up to "the Sunshine Coast" tomorrow, we will get some more sunny days where we can fully enjoy this amazing country. Oh yeah, did I mention that this country has the coolest money ever...
We finally got a few days of sunshine, so we have been trying to take full advantage of the soakfree days. We stayed a few days in a very beautiful spot called Natures Valley. The hostel 'Wild tongue" was located far away from any town in the Tsitsakamma National Park. The views 
from our room were absolutely beautiful and even though it was too chilly to take a dip in their pool, we did get a nice hike to a waterfall with the lovely guide Cinnamon (see picture, reminded us of an old friend). The hostel had quite a bit of water damage from all of the rain, but they were lucky as some of the other hostels in the valley had to shut down for all of December (their high season) due to flooding. The only food around the hostel was a small family farm just a short walk which sold fresh bread, cheese and veggies.
3 comments:
Yes! the matkins rule. Surely the chilly temperatures you are experiencing in Africa are proof that there is no such thing as "climate change". Please remind all those nutty foreign people that we have nothing to worry about.
Hey you two adventurers, It is the Sis. I am so glad to see you guys having such a great time. I loved the surf picture. You know Lu, caught a few waves myself in Costa Rica, so now that we are surfers, we will have to hit the big waves on the North Shore when you get back. OH Wow, That just brought back some fun memories of us dancing aroung the Beach, trying to get some Hawaiian guys to pick us up!! Anyway Life in Christmas Mode is in full force here. We are all very ready for Santa to come. I miss you and Think about you guys all of the time. (4 weeks to Baby.AAAAAHHHHH!!) Monica
Certainly nice to hear from you, it's been awhile. What haven't you guys done yet? Now you join the zipline, surfer and South Africa club. Our adventures recently have been fighting the shopping crowds and horrendous traffic! Enjoy the quiet and carefree life but be safe.
Love you, Dad and Susan
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