I got to the coast and looked for a place to stay for the night, desperately wanting to find internet so I could post about my eventful day caving and ostrich riding.

Outside of room at Riviera Hartenbos Garden Route Western Cape South Africa

I drove past Hartenbos to Mossel Bay and back thinking I’d spend a little extra tonight and get a room with a view of the Indian Ocean.

Bed & living room at Riviera Hartenbos Garden Route Western Cape South Africa

And I settled with the Riveria in Hartenbos, with no internet.

Livingroom & hall past bedroom to bathroom & back door at Riviera Hartenbos Garden Route Western Cape South Africa

And a very comfortable set up with front and back door.  Unfortunately no view of the ocean.

Dining room & bar at Riviera Hartenbos Garden Route Western Cape South Africa

I was the only guest in the dinning room (top floor).

Chicken, potato, cabbage & vegie dinner Riviera Hartenbos Garden Route Western Cape South Africa

Their loss as the meal was delicious.

Sunset over river mouth into Indian Ocean Riviera Hartenbos Garden Route Western Cape South Africa

And the view superb.

Sunset over river with bridge Riviera Hartenbos Garden Route Western Cape South Africa

Including the setting sun.

Sunset, moon & lit cross reflected in river Riviera Hartenbos Garden Route Western Cape South Africa

Plus sweet dreams of exploring more of the coast.