Sedgefield

I know, it is not what should be done, but I simply drove through Sedgefield. Now, this is no reflection on the place. I really did not feel like stopping there. I mean, I have had great times there. So by no means am I saying that you should not stop there. In case you do wish to see what the town has to offer, may I provide you with some information on Africa's first "cittaslow" Slow Town.

Sedgefield Office
30 Main Rd
Tel: +27 (0)444 343 2658
E-mail: sedgefield@knysna-info.co.za

Hiking Routes
Sedgefield Circular Walk
Oysterbank Walk
Gerickes Point Walk
Groenvlie/ Goukamma Trail

Camping & Caravanning
Swartvlei Caravan Park
+27 (0)44 889 0081/ +27 (0)83 530 5128
Lake Pleasant Resort
+27 (0)44 343 1985 - www.lake-pleasant.co.za

Arts & Crafts Market
Wild Oats Community Farmers Market
Sat: 8:00 - 11:30
+27 (0)82 376 5020
Scarab Village
Mon-Fri: 9:00 - 17:00 / Sat: 8:00 - 13:00
+27 (0)44 343 2455
Island Market
Sat: 8:00 - 13:00 / Tues - Sun: (9:00 - 17:00)
+27 (0)83 651 9950 / +27 (0)78 776 3839
islandmarket@vodamail.co.za

So, enjoy Sedgefield. Take many photographs you have crate-loads of fun, then rub it in my face. I am sure I'll deserve it, for all my negligence.

First Morning 08-08-2012

So I survived my first night.

Luckily, when I woke up early, the rain had subsided. Even though my fold-out tent says it is waterproof, there was a thin layer of moisture on the inside of the fabric. Having a bright neon-green/yellow tent made the morning light uncomfortably bright. I had not officially checked into the campsite simply because the gate to the caravan park at the bottom of the main road was open, but there had been no one at the office. As I woke up the manager greeted me and explained that were I had chosen to pitch my tent was far from smart. I went far in in an attempt to not be easily seen, but because of the dark I did not realise that I parked right next to the location. He told me I was lucky they didn't cut my head off. So now you know: always park as close to the office as possible.

Now, as I got into my car I had a nagging inclination to just drive off without paying. I am glad I did not. They only charged me R25 for the night and offered me a shower. At first I rejected the offer, but the thought of a nice hot shower was irresistible. Am I glad I took them up on their offer.

Following that I had my ceremonial Wimpy breakfast. For some reason I think every road trip should involve at least one stop at Wimpy so I thought I would get mine out of the way on the first morning.
After that it was me and the road for a while.