Jabulani Jonny

Well we finally made it to our final destination about 1:30pm this afternoon; Hogsback, SA, where Sunette's parents live and run a self-catering cottage business.  We left the States on Sunday morning about lunch-time, flew to Philadelphia, then Paris, then Johannesburg, stayed a night with Sunette's sister, then on to East London and Hogsback. 

You may be asking how in the world did this town earn the name Hogsback.  Well, in the photo below you'll see the three "razorback" ridges that give the town its name.  And yes, it's remote as it sounds.

It's a gorgeous locale that is a backpacker/hiker destination for the amazing countryside.  Sunette and I have climbed Hog 1 (the peak on the right).  We'll repeat that this trip and hit all the other trails and waterfalls. 

Her parents have a beautiful 8 acres perched on the hillside with almost all of the property developed as a natural garden.  Lots of flowers and nooks and crannies, it's very tranquil.  It's heading into winter so there aren't a lot of flowers blooming, but I was able to squeeze off a few shots.

Oh and the tradition with Sunette's family?  How 'bout coffee about 15 times a day…literally.  I'll drink more Joe here than I do back home.  It's hard to believe I know.  3 o'clock in the afternoon?  Sounds like a good time for coffee.

So the next few days will be full of absorbing the out-of-doors, taking pics, drinking coffee, reading and so on.  I do have internet access so I'll be able to keep you up to date.  So…you ready for a trip to Hogsback?