After the excitement of meeting some of the Mount Frerer police to straighten out a little fender bender and getting a new rental car my journey continued west through the Eastern Cape to my first experience Couch Surfing in South Africa. A magnificent drive across a land of gentle hills and rivers.
I’d tried to pre-arrange staying with several Couch Surfers during my visit in South Africa but due to my lack of timed schedule most didn’t work out. Not so with Bob and wife Lesely in Gonubie along the Indian Ocean.
A brai, or BBQ, was planed for the evening with a few friends coming over. Even with a few sprinkles of rain there was a magnificent sharing of food and fun.
After most of the guests left the party continued inside at the bar with Bella another CSer from Australia, Lesely and Ron.
I finally slipped off to my room, wonderfully painted by Lesely’s daughter who no longer lives at home.
And after a delightful breakfast and coffee overlooking the Indian Ocean I continued my journey west to Addo Elephant Park.
I have never heard of couch surfers before, what a wonderful idea. Diane
Gaelyn, what a great spot you stayed at. We spent a lovely night in Gonubie as well and arranged to meet with a fellow blogger who was visiting her parents who live near East London. I look forward to reading about your visit to Addo Elephant Park.
I am truly enjoying the ride and meeting other folks vicariously! Great pix and great ideas for travel. I have heard of couch surfing – One of many options for travel.
This is such fun, going along on your South African trip without having to pack and endure long plane rides and security lines! What an exotic trip – thanks for sharing all your posts with us.
Isn't it great to find you have friends all over the world.
Wonderful that you were able to hook up with such friendly people. That made your trip much more special.