Archive | August 2012

Aark, Vanderbijlpark

I appreciate it when man (or woman) creates beauty in an uninspiring space, as I discovered when we stayed at Aark Guest Lodge, Vanderbijlpark, next to the Vaal River.

It was comfortable and pleasant and the themed rooms added to the lodge atmosphere   – we stayed in the Zebra suite, as you will see from the beautiful photographs which hung on the walls.

An unusual picture of a zebra

Our room had a Zebra theme

View from the breakfast room

Swimming pool area

A warm fire in the breakfast room

Breakers, Umhlanga

Umhlanga is a beautiful place on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal.  On our recent visit there we stayed at Breakers, a well maintained and attractive resort, overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Our accommodation was excellent.  We slept in a large comfortable bed made up with crisp white linen. There was a well appointed kitchenette, a lounging and dining area and, to top it all, an overwhelmingly magnificent view of the sea.

It’s easy to relax in beautiful surroundings.

Sunrise

The view from our window. Photo BWP Pieterse