Great Kei River Bridge N2 W Eastern Cape South Africa

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.

Indian Ocean & firepit in backyard of Bob & Lesely CSers Gonubie Eastern Cape South Africa

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.

Backyard & house Bob & Lesely's CSers Gonubie Eastern Cape South Africa

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.

Bella, Lesley & Ron Gonubie Eastern Cape South Africa

After most of the guests left the party continued inside at the bar with Bella another CSer from Australia, Lesely and Ron.

Paintings on bedroom wall at CSers

I finally slipped off to my room, wonderfully painted by Lesely’s daughter who no longer lives at home.Great Fish River Bridge N2 West Eastern Cape South Africa

And after a delightful breakfast and coffee overlooking the Indian Ocean I continued my journey west to Addo Elephant Park.