The thing about having such wonderful guests, is
that when they leave it feels like saying goodbye to family! We have enjoyed
our season with everyone over Christmas and New Year. Despite the sometimes unpredictable weather,
we have managed one tubing session down the Caledon, a couple of trips for sundowners
at the river crossing, and many walks (well not me personally…) of varying
lengths, durations and speed!
We did suggest to
Roland that he would need a larger fishing rod to catch a cow….
The horse team spent most mornings clipping up the
drive to the accompanying chatter of small people and clicking cameras – a
great way to exercise the parents! The
new jumping castle was a hit with the kids, and in combination with Jaco, kept
little (and not so little) people occupied – and cool – in the pool.
Christmas day saw Father Christmas, escorted by
Buster and an Elf (of sorts), arrive after tea and a wonderful ‘Mrs Callister’
Christmas Cake! We then migrated to the pool area for a Christmas buffet in
glorious weather. Old Year’s Eve saw all
Knights and Ladies, would be Robin Hood’s and Maid Marion’s arrive, suitably
clad… oh and the odd (did I say odd..) Friar Tuck or two. We had fun (bows and arrows drawn, sack
races, apple bobbing to name a few) as well as some clan wars! After feasting on roasted pig and honey
glazed prime rib we packed up the old year and welcomed the first morning in
with a leisurely picnic breakfast in the Summerhouse.
The Wyndford Team as
you have never seen them before….
There were those who chose to hibernate with a
(hopefully) good book, snooze under the willow tree or enjoy a sociable game of
bowls, and then more energetic who cycled round the mountain and then
some! One is reminded of the song sung
by Denzl and Hensie of Rooibaardt fame - the Bare Necessities… the simple
things in life. A little girl dances uninhibitedly across the lawn as we enjoy
music in the garden as the sun sets.
As the sun sets on this season, we look forward in
anticipation of welcoming you once again to Wyndford during 2014.
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