DESTINATION HARTEBEESPOORTDAM:

We got to Harties late on Friday.  We were invited by Simon Fourie from Bike SA to stay at his lovely Hartebeespoortdam Holiday Resort.  This is probably the third time during the past 7 years that we would make use of this Resort.  It is absolutely beautiful, and natural, set against the Magaliesberg Mountain, next to the Crocodile River.

Our stunning friend and colleague Nolene Naidu joined us on Saturday, for a weekend of brainstorming and finalising certain aspects of our journey and Ripples.  It was awesome to see her again, and although we spend most the time talking shop, it was equally chill and fun.











DAY BEFORE DEPARTURE:


This was a day full of excitement, packing, getting ready and saying good-bye...

Andre, who owns Enviroworld Productions, and who is the Producer of the series/documentary relating to our travels and awareness around water, was going to join us for an evening with our family and friends. 

Everyone got together at my mother's Guest Lodge for drinks and dinner around 6pm.  It was amazing to be spending an evening filled with Love and Togetherness.

 

I cannot thank you enough Mom, for always making such an effort to make every occasion beautiful and special.  You are remarkable and I love you more than anything...


Dinner was Devine!  It's amazing to have such a feast, especially not knowing when the next one will take place.  My family is precious, and I thank everyone who were able to be here tonight.

More than anything, it is amazing to have Andre as part of our team.  I am so looking forward to this little adventure.  So much to do and so much to learn.