Knysna South Africa..Rested and ready for new adventures

I had planned this holiday carefully knowing that Andrew and I would be celebrating our Birthdays there. I could not have wished for a more thrilling, peaceful, inspiring holiday. I believe one finds places good for ones soul. We are not big on vacations. Our home is our place to find peace and rest but this experience truly lifted spirits and helped us gather new paths. There are about 18 homes that take pride of place on the shores of the Knysna heads. The home we stayed in reminded me of an old french villa in Europe. Bougainvillea creepers, sun, bathing, long walks, lazy hot days lying and reading on an old day bed and treasure finding filled our days. Please note the "Bugmans" treasure find....Spot the starfish~!.... We visited organic markets and handmade craft markets. A hippie influence in the air lured me into buying a few African sarongs which I now wrap around myself in my home. I took great joy in seeing my children play in a natural environment. At low tide , the lagoon would be a treasure finders paradise. Sand for a kilometer out...When the tide came in, the ocean water would be hip height..just perfect for swimming. I just adored the old kitchen. Wooden floored, an old AGA. Brogan baked non stop. The bedrooms were quaint and arty. The verandah reminded me of my homeland Rhodesia (Zimbabwe). The view of the lagoon totally breathtaking...Well dear friends I hope I have painted a picture of true beauty. South Africa has to be one of the most beautiful places on Our Earth.

I have also come back with news of closing my Etsy shop. I have loved every minute of creating for everyone. I know that this shop was my creative outlet. I grasp onto the new adventure ahead of me. Focusing on my young family and spending my time knitting and creating for them. I will continue with my trading shop as I feel this is the future. I will be adding some treasures soon. I too have a new found energy for healthier eating. Raw food eating is what is occupying my attention now. What a journey. Andrew and I have enrolled ourselves for the Raw food cooking course and boy I cannot wait . We are wanting to take a few days to spend in Knysna again soon to complete a bread making course too. I feel completely inspired. Its also lovely to be back.

A happy happy day to you all

Our Seaside Holiday

We have just come back from visiting our Gogo and Papa in Ballito. I do say that there is nothing like relaxing at the sea. I would take my knitting down to the beach and would end up playing with my feet in the sand, beach combing with the children and snapping photo's at every opportunity. The air is so clean and fresh. I spent time with my wonderful man talking for hours watching the children playing in the waves. I always take this time to eat as many fish meals as possible. Fresh ocean fish and seafood just can't be beat... Here the children are playing in the surf, the lovely place we have the privilege of staying in and those lovely afternoon chats on the sand.

Our Holiday at the most beautiful coastal Town called Knysna

We have just recently come back from a wonderful holiday at a coastal town called Knysna in the Cape. I am yet to witness such beauty and would recommend a visit. I have included many pictures of the children, the Knysna heads, the Knysna lagoon where, during low tide, all the water rolls out leaving an expanse of sand to roam and enjoy. I have included a very special home that we have booked for our next holiday. Its views are spectacular and the interior of the home is like walking into a shabby chic french villa, Aga stove to top it all! We went to another coastal place called Tsitsikamma. This is where my husband used to holiday when he young. Its scenery is breath taking. Wow what a holiday and thank you to the universe for giving us such awesome beauty.

Our holiday with Maike

My niece Maike lives far away in Germany. We miss her very much. I have promised her that I would post something for her today. Maike has a great love for creatures big and small. She was very lucky to have found an octopus whilst beach combing one morning when we were on holiday together. We love you Maike.