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As you may have heard, we have made it to cape town after a lovely week of traveling along the garden route. We stayed in some fantastic backpackers in Storms River, Knysna and Wilderness, then with friends in George.

Storms River was a stunning place, recommended to us by some special friends. we are so glad we stopped here, it's right near a national park with a beautiful coast line and suspension bridge-check out the photos when they're up because it really was nice, the only not-nice moment was when lui's faithful yellow sandals finally fell apart, right on the bridge, such a shame as they have lasted so well, shame.

After this we stopped in Knysna which is a small town on the Garden Route. It was very pretty, with lots of cafes and shops to look around. It also has a nice waterfront area...we went for a meal overlooking the waterfront which was lovely. We stayed in another sweet backpackers in a beautiful old building.The contrast between the rich&the poor was felt hugely here-so although a pretty place, it was disturbing at the same time.

Next on the agenda was Wilderness, a long stretch of beach with a village area next door to it. Wilderness has lots of rivers and forest areas to explore too which makes it interesting. The sea here is compltely crazy-with the current raging from every direction, this made it too dangerous for us to swim in. The view from our backpackers was a.m.a.z.i.n.g....we especially loved our beakfast watching the dolphins dancing in the ocean.

Our last stop before Cape Town was in George where we spent a few nights with friends from church-another overwhelming experience of being connected to God's wonderful family. Our hosts were so kind to us, taking to visit all the local sights including, strawberry picking which still happens to be one of lui's favourites activities, the Kangoo Caves which was so fun but such a tight squeeze at times, a lovely waterfall walk making new friends, the Wildlife centre in Oudtshoorn where we stood close to white pumas, baby cheetas, lions, snakes, penguins, crocodiles, mearkats&the prickly porcupine. We also enjoyed visiting the new George church plant, where we were so warmly welcomed. This was another really special time for us, having the chance to go for coffees together & to share a number of very tasty braai's.

So once again, a truely wonderful time together&with new found friends!