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While in South Africa Charlie and I had the pleasure of staying with the Cilliers family at their little holiday home in Plettenberg Bay. We went down for three days around New Years and enjoyed every minute. The home is called Houthuisie which means little wood house in Afrikaans. It is indeed a little wood house, filled with charm.
The beach just in front of Houthuisie. I love this beach. It is magic.
On New Years Day Charlie woke up and looked out the window at the sea. He turned to me to say that he had seen dolphins. Before I even had time to say good morning we were both in our bathing costumes running into the waves. I couldn't believe we were swimming with dolphins! There were so many of them and they were swimming all around us. I was thrilled. We swam with them for over an hour and watched as they played all around us. At one point a mama and baby jumped out together not more than 10 feet from where I was. They were so playful and curious! The waves were decent size and as one was coming towards me I could see there were about five dolphins all surfing it together. I ducked under the wave just as the swam over the top of me.
How is that for a start of the new year! Here's to what is going to be a great year!
The Cilliers home is the little one all the way camera right.
This was our room. I think I slept better in this bed then any where else. EVER. The bed is super cozy and there is an amazing view of the ocean. There are no window panes so there is a lovely fresh breeze and the crashing of the waves lulled me to sleep every night. Pure heaven.
The greeting committee. Pika, Max and Mango. Max is the alpha dog, he even thinks that he is the boss of Jacobus which kept me laughing.
This was our room. I think I slept better in this bed then any where else. EVER. The bed is super cozy and there is an amazing view of the ocean. There are no window panes so there is a lovely fresh breeze and the crashing of the waves lulled me to sleep every night. Pure heaven.
The greeting committee. Pika, Max and Mango. Max is the alpha dog, he even thinks that he is the boss of Jacobus which kept me laughing.
The beach just in front of Houthuisie. I love this beach. It is magic.
On New Years Day Charlie woke up and looked out the window at the sea. He turned to me to say that he had seen dolphins. Before I even had time to say good morning we were both in our bathing costumes running into the waves. I couldn't believe we were swimming with dolphins! There were so many of them and they were swimming all around us. I was thrilled. We swam with them for over an hour and watched as they played all around us. At one point a mama and baby jumped out together not more than 10 feet from where I was. They were so playful and curious! The waves were decent size and as one was coming towards me I could see there were about five dolphins all surfing it together. I ducked under the wave just as the swam over the top of me.
How is that for a start of the new year! Here's to what is going to be a great year!
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Wow! Great beach photos! Darren and I are thinking of having our honeymoon in South Africa, we definitely have to talk!
(01.22.10)Yes, please let me know! I have lots of favorites that you will have to see =)
(01.22.10)Absolutely beautiful pictures Sara! I particularly like the one of the dogs.
(01.22.10)Thanks Jacobus! Thank you again for having us!
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