An Incredible Journey-Christmas and the Wild Coast!

I've spent Christmas in some pretty incredible places. Malawi last year, and before that, with my Namibian host family who welcomed as one of their own. (But I'd still have to say, Christmas at home with my own fam is probably the most incredible place of all.)

This year's holiday was no exception. And it was particularly special because Katie and Dan were with us.


A view of the countryside from the seat of our car

We left Cape Town a couple of days ago and headed east along the Garden Route to the Wild Coast, where we made a stopover in Knysna to celebrate Christmas. We stayed in what will likely be the fanciest place we'll see on this trip--complete with adjoining rooms, a pool, a quiet area for reading and relaxing, a beautiful garden, delicious breakfast and a braai pit and kitchen we put to good use preparing our holiday meal.


Our Room


The Breakfast Room


Me and Rachel


Dan Manning the Braai


Cheffing It Up


Relaxing!

Our last stop before leaving South Africa was Cintsa, a tiny village in the heart of the Wild Coast. While the region gets its name from the wilderness it's surrounded by, we thought it could have easily gotten it from the crazy travelers staying at our hostel, Buckaneers. Despite feeling a little out of place, we ended up having a good time and enjoying the beach--even if it was a little cold!


A Tiny Inlet


A Beautiful View