Ellie's galore and more! (May 2017)

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Ellie's galore and more! (May 2017)

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So we find ourselves making our way up to the Eastern Cape.
More specifically a citrus farm in the Summerville district, situated along the Sundays River.
We had opted to stay there as the accommodation was so much cheaper than at Addo O** and we would still be able to do daily trips into Addo. :yes:
It is really a beautiful place, perfect to relax and unwind. O:V
The reception we received on arrival was first class, warm hospitality and friendly, we felt as if we had known Vanessa at reception, all our lives. O0
Was a great choice and loved staying there!
Next time we will opt for the level accommodation, as the stairs at ours was rather steep. O-/

As we were travelling along I first needed some photos of this quaint coffee shop, love these little places one finds in the “platteland”/country! O/\
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Citrus trees along the way
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Our home away from home for the following 6 nights
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View from the deck, where we could just chill and relax and watch the world go by.
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Prolific bird life too ;-)
Great entertainment for the kids as well where they can let of steam :yes:

Part of the beautiful gardens and other accommodation available
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It is really very pretty there. Lots of activities for children as well to keep them entertained.
One is also allowed to go on the Sunday’s River on their canoes. O/\

Found these mushrooms growing on the trunk of this tree
I don’t think they are edible O-/ …did not try them to find out! lol

There are also Dassies in the gardens, skittish, but too adorable. O\/
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Exquisite, AN! ^Q^ ^Q^ ^Q^

It's like a different country down there in the Cape! lol

arrival was first class, warm, hospital and friendly,

They even have a hospital! O/\ =O:

Accommodation marvelous ... how much? 0' -O-


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Richprins wrote:Exquisite, AN! ^Q^ ^Q^ ^Q^
It's like a different country down there in the Cape! lol
arrival was first class, warm, hospital and friendly,
They even have a hospital! O/\ =O:
Accommodation marvelous ... how much? 0' -O-
:ty:
Ja nee 0*\ Glad to see someone does read ;-) =O:
Have edited ^0^

RP we booked in January paid R550-00 per unit (2) - prices went up in April, but we did not have to pay in the difference ^Q^


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almost miss this new TT 0*\

lovely chalets and view... all in nature O/\

^Q^ ^Q^
ready for more 0()


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nan wrote:almost miss this new TT 0*\
lovely chalets and view... all in nature O/\
^Q^ ^Q^
ready for more 0()
:ty:
nan some animals will feature in the next post :-)
The view from the chalet was stunning with the valley and mountains in the distance O:V


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Would love to explore that coffee shop! :yes:

The accommodation looks lovely! \O


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Going into Addo O\/

When exactly did this journey happen?

The premises of your accommodation look promising O:V And even with pets lol Can't cuddle them but cute to look at :yes:


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Yah, the Sanparks have become too expensive :yes: We will be doing the same when we go to Kruger in February . The only handicap is that one cannot go further than a days drive. Addo is so much smaller and it is a good solution \O

Looks like a lovely garden and very quiet O:V O:V


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Flutterby wrote:Would love to explore that coffee shop! :yes:
The accommodation looks lovely! \O

:ty:
They were having an auction on the Saturday and there was a huge range of things to buy, from farming equipment to dressing tables you name it it was on display on the stoep :O^ Special for the day when we stopped was homemade soup and fresh farm rolls. O:V


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Mel wrote:Going into Addo O\/
When exactly did this journey happen?
The premises of your accommodation look promising O:V And even with pets lol Can't cuddle them but cute to look at :yes:
:ty:
Mel we did the coastal trip, Ebb&Flow as well as Addo first half of May this year. ;-)
Ja they have the cutest pets even some (AWC) too! O/\ =O:
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