Another tough week working in the Transkei

[4ePajero]

I had a real tough week last week, work wise.

It is a tough job, but somebody has to do it!

I have the great privilege of taking Annette with when I do trips like these. She needed a break after working herself close to exhaustion for our youngest daughter's wedding on 8th May.

(Note: Some of the photographs were taken during previous trips.)

DAY #1

We left East London at first sparrows to be at a Community Liaison meeting near MtFrere (on the DR08125, the upgrade of which I and the team are planning).
We spent the morning in a school hall explaining the process to the community and the elders.
The local ward councillor chaired the meeting and I must say that he was one of the best chairpersons I have had the privilege of working with.

From there we took the long haul for out overnight lodging - Mbotyi River Lodge

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Mbotyi River Lodge

A few of the scenic areas in the Mbotyi Magwa area:

Fraser Falls

Magwa Falls

Magwa Tea Estate

[4ePajero]

DAY #2

I went off to another projects while Annette had a well deserved rest at the Lodge.

DAY #3

I was busy till rather late and decided against driving to White Clay (Coffee Bay), but drove to Cremorne Estate in Port StJohn's.
Cremorne is under new management and it really shows. What was very good has now become excellent.

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Cremorne Estate, Port StJohn's

DAY #4

Work was now over and we drove to Mazeppa Bay Hotel.
The road is in terrible condition and the 43km from Centane to Mazeppa took 1hr 40min.

It was worth it, though, because Mazeppa Bay Hotel is another one of those undiscovered gems of the wild coast.

Mazeppa Bay Hotel

DAY #5

Back to East London.
The Touareg at the Kei Bridge Shell, where we had some coffee.

[MR2-Blue]

Looks like a nice Job....traveling around and enjoying the nature.