Drakensberg - The Nest

I can't believe the week has drifted by.

One more day to enjoy this beautiful part of our country.

It has been really good for us to just switch off.

Once again our food last night was scrumptious and we will have to go on a fast from next week just to get our weight back down.

Now we will go back home to do a few more shoots and then put our minds together for our trip to Croatia.

Drakensberg - The Nest

Another lazy day at "The Nest"

The Champagne Valley

The food is fabulous and except for thoughtless people that talk to load and insist on us all having to hear about their woes, we are having the rest we need.

Drakensberg Boys Choir School

"The Nest" is on the same road that leads to the Drakensberg Boys Choir School, so we took a drive out there. How very privileged any scholar is to study in such beautiful surroundings. Nestled in the Champagne Valley.

We also looked for places to fish but the dams are very low after the drought and there is no fishing available.

Drakensberg - The Nest

This is like a spur of the moment break from all the humdrum of city living.

I wonder if we will ever get used to all the noise of the city. I sure miss the farm.

I am not complaining because we are very blessed to have these opportunities.

Off we go at about 08:30, we wanted to get on the road earlier but first had to replace sensor batteries for the alarm system, otherwise, we would have been worrying about that the entire weekend.

It is a good road to travel, with not too much traffic, but the toll fees are an absolute ripoff. Our 400-kilometer trip incurred R 182 in toll fees.

The scenery is lush and beautiful and The Nest is real old school holiday destination. The main building where you enjoy three meals a day (all fine dining) was built in 1944 by the Italian Prisoners of War. Morning and afternoon tea is served on the porch - oh and don't forget the bite-size, finger-licking cakes that go with it. As you sit and enjoy all these delectable meals, you can let your eyes wander over the rolling lawns with the mountains in the background.

All you have to do here is rest, relax, eat and enjoy.