Lions & cheetah & rhino – oh my.  AND marathons too, remember?

[mix of both dirt & the N-2] Hour drive from day’s Plett Safari to the town of Knysna.  Grabbed fish ‘n chips by the Police Station, then Google-searched [marathon] Bib pick-up.  Ironically after multiple police station visits, well-versed in nearby food options.  ALSO, found city parking as a visiting-convict far easier than navigating a legal on-street space.  SA Travel tip ✅

Busy busy, lotta traffic — Knysna Oyster Festival.  FIRST SUCCESSFUL on-street/backing-in/on-the-left/people-honking parking job.  Renault left idled/crazy cockeyed but the spot was legal AND no one nor nothing hit in the process.  Call it a WIN ✅✅

Marathon check-in itself, super easy.  Folks in South Africa crazy nice, way friendly.  Event, well-organized ✅✅✅

Last destination plugged into Google Maps.  Atlantic Guest House.  UP UP UP, ocean parking to OCEAN VIEW.

Booked the Executive Suite months back (benefited from a currency low after SA President Zuma’s resignation).  King Bed, TV/Internet, HOT TUB & a wrap-around porch.  Dueling World Cup/Wimbledon sports coverage though proved a curse on Marathon Eve.

Tess, the absolute best – 5 star experience.  Post-marathon breakfast overlooking the ocean.  Bar’s been raised.

Knysna Heights

SA Soap ‘Isidingo’