We set off on Sunday morning, stopping first at Andrew and Lisa's house for a family photo.
We then called into Marian Villa, the residential care home for the elderly of which Georgina is the Sister in Charge. In addition to the accommodation for those who require special care, there are independent units with gardens. We were shown around and met many residents and care workers, one of whom is called Patricia Stewart. The large site was once a private house and then a convent.
This is the old house
The independent units
After that, we were on our way, via the Mandela monument which marks the spot where Nelson Mandela was arrested in 1962. This is the spot, by the side of a road and a railway line.
The monument is very close and looks like this
But when you stand on the right spot it looks like this.
After browsing round the museum and having lunch we set out for
Champagne Castle hotel in the Drakensberg hills.
Our chalet is perfect and probably the best available. It can accommodate six but is best for four. We have a perfect view of the mountains with a big fenced in garden. This is the view from the terrace. The pond is home to geese which chatter away.
The mountain below is Monks Cowl.
While we were sitting on the terrace, we saw baboons in the field nearby
Some inside views of the chalet.
From our bed looking up at the thatched roof and eucalyptus beams
Good night.
Pat and John on tour