My regular readers know that Travel & Things publish postings on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. But for the next two weeks, that will change.
“Why”? I hear you ask. Because Travel & Things is on the road currently gathering new content to bring you, my reader, new destinations that you might wish to visit. So instead of archival images, there will be new ones to tickle your fancy.
This ‘research’ trip started at Safari Plains, where my wife and I celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary.
Back home to unpack our suitcases, do the laundry, re-pack and hit the road once again.
As it was a 6-hour trip to our final destination and my wife is not really a morning person, I decided to break the trip at a guest house in Lydenburg. And what a wonderful surprise this choice was. Not only were the owners Francis and fiancee Barney gracious hosts, it turned out that actor Ian Roberts lives on the property. We had not seen each other for the longest while, so there was LOTS of catching up to do. After an enjoyable dinner and early breakfast, it was back on the road and heading to Hoedspruit.
This was our final destination and we would be here for 3 nights, thanks to owner Kjell. The lodge is singularly one of the best that we have stayed in.
And unlike the accommodation in both Lydenburg and Dullstroom, we were here to enjoy game drives as well as to relax and unwind after the past 6 months of COVID-19 lockdown.
Good night from my happy place…the bush! Nothing like an African sunset to end off a game drive and a day of fresh air and exciting sightings.
And finally, before heading back along the highway to Johannesburg, a night Dream Catcher Cottage, Dullstroom. Like our accommodation in Lydenburg, this too was chosen off the internet. And what a find it turned out to be. We have never stayed in Dullstroom before, so we have a short window of opportunity to explore the town before enjoying an early dinner and a good nights rest before heading home after breakfast tomorrow.
There will be full postings published on all the accommodation that we stayed in once images have been edited and storylines have been constructed. Look out for exciting new content over the coming weeks.
Regular Monday, Wednesday and Friday postings will be resumed as soon as possible.
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