Swellendam

Highlights

• The old guest lodge, built in 1796.
• A swim in the pool, refreshing in the oppressive heat.  We chatted with some other guests, who are lecturers at UCT.
• Going out for a delicious dinner (Kudu, Ostrich, Steak) with Jo.  Matt stayed at the lodge as he wanted time to himself.  We had rather a lot of trouble finding him dinner afterwards.
• "Competing" on the WhatsApp family group with Antony and Sam who were in Matjiesfontein.  Their pool was greener but shallower.  Their dinner larger but less culinary.
• A walk to the waterfall at the local nature reserve with a beautiful mountain backdrop. The waterfall was rather disappointing with the drought, but some good exercise.
• A berry smoothy and mudcake at the nearby berry farm.

Cypress Guest House

Dinner at a local restaurant

Walk in the nature reserve

Berry smoothy at local berry farm