Category Archives: Accommodation

My Dad, My Rock……………….

 Hello Everyone, from the Heart of the Garden Route, Candlewood Lodge, Knysna Accommodation; Western Cape, South Africa. I expect you  have all  wondered what has happened to me and my blog. Well, in November 2010, I had a phone call … Continue reading

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Remembrance Sunday in Knysna, South Africa

[tweetmeme] The sun was at its best, the sky pale blue and the birds chirping away yesterday at the Cenotaph in Knysna as we paid tribute to our fallen. Today it is Remembrance Sunday.     After I had finished all the … Continue reading

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The welcome but unwelcome rain in Knysna, Christmas thoughts and cheer up tea!

Raining, thats what, its raining.    Unfortunately, this weekend, we don’t want it, but its here in all its glory.   Normally, we would be rejoicing, but you see, this weekend, is the weekend of the Leisure Island Festival, a wonderful Arts and Crafts market, … Continue reading

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Holding hands with the elephants in Knysna

[tweetmeme] What a wonderful day out we had there a couple of days ago.    We were invited to go to the Elephant Sanctuary to see the Elephants and took two friends with us.   The weather, for a change, (heavy sarcasm … Continue reading

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Candlewood Lodge takes a 5 star grading yet again!

[tweetmeme] We have just been regraded by the Tourism Council of South Africa once more.   It was that time of the year and with all the new rules and regulations coming into force it was quite a nerve wracking time … Continue reading

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Saturdays at the Sedgfield market for gorgeous goodies!

[tweetmeme] I woke up with a start this morning.    I had been in a deep sleep dreaming about my friend who had gone back to England and I was actually talking to her when Wow! I was awake.    I had … Continue reading

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Oh what a night! Black Bra evening in Knysna for breast cancer.

[tweetmeme] Oh! what a night.   Black Bra Night that is!      Of course, it is run by Round Table in Knysna in aid of Breast Cancer, October being Breast Cancer awareness week. What a fabulous time was had by all the … Continue reading

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Satisfied guests at Candlewood Lodge, Knysna, South Africa

We all took platters of food to share for our lunch along with wine and beer. When we arrived we were delighted to see that a treasure hunt had been arranged and we split into groups of 3 or 4. To get our clues we had to complete a Sudoku. For those like myself who (read more) Continue reading

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Up the Rheenendal Road to a Birthday Lunch!

As we drove along the Rheenandal Road we opened our car windows and the air was warm and balmy. The sky was cloudless and we watched the beautiful landscape go by in awe. It really is beautiful up at Rheenandal. On arriving at (read more) Continue reading

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The Busiest Lodge in Knysna

What a wonderful two days these last two days have been. The sun was up early and out all day lovely. The Lodge has been extremely busy of late and we have not had much time to relax. However, this weekend (read more) Continue reading

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