A break to the "country" 27 - 30 April

When Rita was here a couple of weeks ago we promised we would visit  Barberton.  We decided that the long weekend was a perfect opportunity to visit as we hadn't been there in more than 20 years!!

On the road at about 07h30 on Friday morning and after a couple of stops along the way we arrived at around 14h00.  We stayed at Oppikoppi Inni Krater.  Our accommodation was a thatched chalet, small but cosy and very well equipped.  The view was amazing and the weather was great.  I don't think this part of the world ever actually has Winter!

 Rita and Michael were so excited and arranged a couple of outings for us.  Starting with a braai on Friday evening, followed by a movie in Nelspruit.  Gordon and I are not movie people but really had a good time watching "The Avengers" complete with popcorn, Slush and 3D glasses!!

On Saturday we had breakfast in Nelspuit at Mugg & Bean and then were off to God' Window.  Breathtaking views!

We stopped off in Graskop ont he way back and bought delicious biltong. 

Dinner was at Jock & Java in Nelspruit.

On Sunday morning we met at the Barberton Museum and strolled around.  We had a guided tour of Belhaven House, a beautiful Victorian home which has been preserved and restored.

After lunch we went home and relaxed.

We left at 09h30 on Monday morning and headed home.

We had a great time with Rita and Michael and I'm sure it won't take another 20 years to visit this part of our country again!!