Mini vs Maxi Day 3

Once again waking up to the sounds of the crashing sea at Stokkies & Skuilpies in Sunrise on Sea on the Jikaleza Route we got out of bed and enjoyed a cup of tea or coffee which ever was ones addiction in the morning. We checked out and travelled to Lavender Blue where we had the Farmhouse Breakfast. The place was busy and it was great to see the fun people were having there just enjoying a good meal and in the company of family and friends.

We departed along the N2 towards King Williams Town where we had a quick stop at the old soldier barracks and to see the fine handy work of the original British Royal Engineers guttering along the roads. Hard to believe that these were built over 100 years ago and have lasted and we can't even get roads to last over a year now a days. We then proceeded to visit Steve Biko's Garden of Remembrance where we paid a visit to his resting place. He was a great man who died before his time as many did in that era. 

A quick visit to Steve Biko Garden of Remembrance

We continued to Grahamstown where we turned off the N2 towards the Great Fish Nature Reserve and Bucklands Private Game Reserve and into the Frontier Country where numerous battles were fought over these lands. 

Frontier Country



We arrived at Bucklands Private Game Reserve where we were welcomed by Terry the owner and our ranger Werner. We enjoyed a light snack and then were taken for a rifle handling lesson at a shooting range. We had the opportunity to fire two rifles and a handgun which was an excellent experience for those who had never done this before.

Jonker learning how to handle a rifle

The next activity on the cards was a drive through the reserve and enjoyed a fantastic view and a sun downer drink before we set off again returning to the lodge for dinner. We got to see a number of wildlife species but for me the highlight by far was the Aard Wolf. 

Getting ready for our afternoon drive

On returning to the lodge an excellent dinner was waiting for us, A curried butternut soup for starters, Venison pie with veg for the main meal and crumbruele for desert. 

Maagies vol, oogies toe - as the saying goes and then it was bed time.

Until next time, explore and enjoy the journey