Page 17 - Daggabay Magazine Issue 6
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There are 3 wagons in total. 2 of the Of course, the fire is the center of
Wagons can convert to open plan for a attention, as seems to be right, with it
group of 4, but also offers privacy for either keeping you warm while you sit
unrelated groups. *i have to admit, the on the patio braaing or next to the
thought of sleeping in an oxwagon almost firepit under the silent star-blankets in
felt like a right of passage to me? summer!
See I was born into an English family and
married into an Afrikaans one. Which brings me to my next favorite
This was like some imaginary initiation, idea of this place...
but in great comfort and peace! Firepits all over the show!
You know how amazing it would be
Each unit comes with the the bed ini over the festive season with 'no work
Ossewa (which is so well set up, that on monday' and just grabbing a small
should there be a raging thunderstorm or handful of mates and going on a little
middle of winter freezing, you are more Stoners retreat??
than adequately sheltered from rain and While wondering around the resort we
beds are fitted with hot blankets... Just like noticed more than just them wagons.
the Voortrekkers did.... ) Each unit also
has its own private ensuite bathroom as They also have your more
well as kitchenette (outside the wagon of conventional self catering
course... ) fitted with the basics like accommodation more geared for
fridge, microwave and kettle. families as well as larger crowds
where there are multiple bunk beds (a
week before our visit, they hosted a
group of 200 students who came for
studying purposes?! Totally
appropriate setting!!)
Back to the communal area....
a stunner of a pool... (well the whole
pool area is exquisitely lined with
Jasmine ...) but specifically the pool...
And just endulge me here for a second.
So the pool is usually the least
attractive thing for me? I'm that gal
who will do the courtesy
*splash*splash* on my arms and chest
but submerging?! Did moooore than
enough of that as a kid and younger
adult. I now want dry land!!
