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Kosi Bay 2018

January 16th, 2018 – Day 1 – car is packed, the work day was over and off we went up the north coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal to Leopard Mountain for the night. We had good friends, a hired 4×4 and a trailer filled with goods for a few days worth of snorkeling, tanning, braaing and turtle viewing. Still though, we had two passengers waiting in Hluhluwe, more specifically Leopard Mountain Lodge. This is a fantastic 4 star safari lodge which offers its guests the Big Five game viewing, spectacular views and delicious South African foods.

http://www.leopardmountain.co.za/

We arrived late at night after a 3.5hr drive, were welcomed by friends and their two dogs. We discussed the adventures that lay ahead for us over the next days, what we expected from the trip and expressed our hopes of finding turtles laying their eggs.

An early stat to our morning we had coffee with a view over the game reserve, we packed the vehicle and began our 10 hour scenic trip to Kosi Bay.

Being a 4×4, and 7 people, two had to take turns being crammed into the back canopy of the vehicle. That was ok as we stopped constantly to enjoy the views, to stretch our legs and stop to discuss the local bird life. A large part of the drive was through game reserves and the isimangaliso wetland park which was absolutely amazing, highly recommended!!! From gravel roads to sandy paths we kept moving towards our campsite Bhanga Nek, Kosi Bay.

After a long day in the sun, and cramped into our vehicle we made it to our community campsite.

The sun was starting to go down and we unpacked our belongings into our tents. All that was left to do was braai for dinner and have an early night….tomorrow was going to be amazing!

Best part of the day – Swimming in Lake Sibiya with a crocodile sun bathing 150 metres away.

Leopard Mountain Lodge

Isimangaliso Wetlands Park

Lake Sibiya

Being crammed

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Happy New Year 2017

New Years 2017, I’m never a huge fan of new years as I find it can be very overrated. SO, this year we decided to have a quiet braai with family.

As we sat outside chatting away, with the fumes of good old South African meat on the braai, It was a scorcher of a day but as the sun went down we all get comfortable in the candle lit garden.

I decided to play my part in the kitchen and made a delicious potato bake, which was hugely creamy, which I and everyone else loved!

I also made a key lime pie. I know this is usually an American Tradition however I thought we would try it, and it turned out to be amazing.

And the best part is it was so easy to make! All it consisted of was

Crust

Tennis biscuits – crushed

I used butter to help it set

Tart

2 cans of condensmilk

1 tub of sour cream

Lemon and lime juice – as much as you would like

Lemon and lime zest

Bake for 10 minutes at 180 degrees

Then refrigerate for 3 hours.

It’s a perfect summer dessert!

 

We had a great evening and the best part is I woke up the next day and went for a stunning 4km run….no headache.

 

Now as we wind down for the last few days of holiday, I will spend my days on the beach, next to the pool and trying out new and exciting restaurants in and around Durban.

Bring on the relaxation!