Well we had a fabulous day today. Drove out of the campsite around 9.00am and found the information centre, so we could find out which walks in the Knysna Forest were best and which road to take to get up there!

Headed out on the R339 towards Uniondale. Firstly you are driving through the townships, quite sad, horrible really - although I suppose at least they do have some sort of roof over their heads. Then up into the forest, you go through a logging region first with loads of Blackwood (I think it is a type of eucaluptus tree - looks like one and is from Australia) and also alot of pine trees.

Then you get into the forest proper with all of the beautiful native trees. We went to the office and asked about the walks and then headed off on the Elephant Walk (Red Route) which is 7km. Had a lovely walk and saw a few birds of which I have to look up in my bird book as they were new to me. Unfortunately we didn't see the Knysna Lourie, but did hear one at one stage.

It could almost have been New Zealand at some stages of the walk as they have a load of tree ferns. I will try and attach a photo later. Anyway we both really enjoyed the walk and getting out and doing something. We ended up back at the office and had lunch at the Garden Tea House - toasted sandwichs but only cheese and tomato were available today - all good after a 7km walk believe me.

We then drove back down onto the main road and headed off towards the Valley of the Ferns and maybe Spitskop Viewsite. We happended upon Spitskop first and it was an extremely windy, narrow oh did I mention narrow road for 1km to the top. The views were spectacular to say the least. You could see right out over Knysna Forest and town to the sea and almost all the way to Plettenburg Bay - stunning!

Fortunately we didn't meet any other vehicles going up or back down - no where to pass at all really. We then headed on and found the valley of ferns which was a small half km walk around in a valley - beautiful.

We then headed back into town and down to the Waterfront to book a restaurant for dinner - spoil ourselves tonight. We will be eating at Fishermans Cabin overlooking the harbour which should be good - seafood and fish - yum yum.

Then we drove down to the eastern head to see the view point and look over to the western head. Quite a tricky bar to tackle for the boaties, but gorgeous colours of the ocean and coastline.

Well I will try and load the new photos now and then attach a few for you all to see.

Love and hugs to all xxx