The Midlands.

After a rough week of being sick and lots of work to be done, we were both very excited to go away for the weekend to the Midlands. Friday afternoon, we drove off with the Farrells, Miriam, and Tim about an hour and a half into the heart of Kwazulu-Natal to our little cottage called The Dwarf Chameleon. We had a wonderful weekend of going out to dinner, being able to drive in the dark, and staying up late relaxing with friends.

The view from our cottages

On Saturday, we all split up for the day. The Farrells went to the lion park, Tim and Samuel went golfing (something they had been looking forward to for many days!!), and Miriam and I checked another African country off our lists. We traveled up the Sani Pass into the country of Lesotho, where we experienced fabulous views, bread in the local village, and SNOW!!! We ate lunch at the highest pub in Africa, the Sani Top Chalet (it was delicious - but maybe because it was very cheap and the soup warmed our extremely cold bodies!) before beginning the descent back down in the fog. It was a great trip though it did mean many hours in the car.

The Drakensberg Mountains, where we were headed!

Sunday was a very relaxed day visiting Howick Falls. Sarah and I perused the craft markets and enjoyed some scones while everyone else went mini-golfing. After a quick stop at a farm for some wine tasting for Tim, Miriam, and Sarah (I spent my time keeping the dogs away from the little boys, who were terrified of them!), we headed reluctantly back to Appelsbosch.








It was a great break from our normal lives - I am very excited for the next time we can get away!