Twilight cottage.

I am staying in Twilight Cottage in Plettenberg Bay for 10 days and I have certainly fallen on my feet the place is immaculate, quiet and perfect for a base for exploring the area. Have a look on line, it is better than the photos on booking.com. On the way down here I had to make a detour back to Hoekwil to have coffee and carrot cake again, the best I have ever tasted.

The cafe at Hoekwil, well worth the detour

After going to the farmers market in Harkerville for staples, yesterday was recce day and I booked some trips, so after touring Knysna, having a long chat with the guy (with a Long John Silver peg leg and home made false teeth) in the wooden boat shop and a Sunday roast in the Bosun's Pub and Grill, I arrived at Southern Comfort Ranch for a two hour horse ride with my own personal guide. I booked it because they use the western saddle (not that weird pad that could only have been invented by masochists in Britain) It was a fantastic experience riding through the forest but now it is time for a hot bath to get rid of the John Wayne walk.

My camera shy horse Caprice.

My personal guide Joseph and she still won't look at the camera.