Well we had a lovely drive up to Howick yesterday. We took the old main road instead of the big and busy N2 for most of the way - until we hit the road closed sign and then had to join the N2. We then turned North onto the R603 which is also a lesser road instead of the N3 - we managed to completely by pass Durban and all its traffic.

We got to Howick in good time to meet Kirsty for lunch - was great to catch up with her and all her news. Thanks Kirsty for managing to come and see us on a work day we loved catching up. I see you have become a follower too - lovely photo as well.

Richard & Clare congratulations and well done you two on the birth of your new baby boy. You will have to send us a photo on Martins email address as we can access that over here as well.

After lunch we started to make our way up into the Drakensburg's which are a pretty spectacular sight. Took a little longer than we thought, but arrived at Mountain Splendour around 5.30pm. Were just looking around the sites when the heavens opened up and the rain came down - and my God did it come down. Martin was not keen on putting up the tent and suggested we sit it out for a few minutes - well up here when it rains it doesn't stop for hours!

So the decision was made and we made our way to a hotel for the night. Not an especially nice place, but Martin was happy.

So it has now stopped raining this morning and we are just deciding on what way to go and to do - as Martin will not be happy walking in this weather and I have suggested that we go out to the Battlefields and do the tours there instead and maybe onto the coast and then maybe make our way back here - if the weather improves.

Watch this space as I have a feeling the itinerary will change alot now.

Love and hugs to all xxx