Caledon Spa gardens…
In South Africa when you say 2010 everyone thinks… Soccer world cup! But then you do get some of us who has no clue about soccer, so the year is important to us for different reasons. For me and Danie 2010 is our 25th wedding anniversary. And that is today.
25 Years ago Danie excitedly plan our first two nights stay at Caledon Spa. He remembered going there as a six-year-old boy and how wonderful it was. Well, what impress you at six years old, is a bit different at 21 years old…
our room then…
But, in spite of the pinecones falling on the tin roof all night, the smell of the place… and the four bunk beds, we still have good memories of our first holiday together. We did however not stay the two days and left the next morning for Swellendam…
For our 25th Danie took me back to Caledon Spa. No, we did not stay in a yellow ‘roadworkers hut”. The new Caledon Spa Hotel was build on that same spot. Four star luxury.
the new room…
What made it even more special is that I had no idea of his plans. The first I heard, was on Friday afternoon when I was told to pack my bags! My sister ‘was in the neighbourhood’ and stopped for tea. She was actually there to look after the children till Saturday. And take them to ballet, tennis, gymnastics, kids and youth at church and tumbling!… Dankie Lielie!
Then Franci went to Caitlyn, Thanks Sharon and Peter!
Mandi went to Tiffany, Thanks Norma and Hans!
Jaco and Pieter went to Jason, Thanks Robert and Theresa!
Cheryn swapped with me for duties at church on Sunday. I thought that was because she was busy. Thanks Cheryn! Val didn’t even say a word when I signed up for the ladies picnic on Saturday. And so everyone knew, except me!
A wonderful, special surprise!! Dankie Danie!
the end of a wonderful weekend…
