(they live about 1 hr 20 min away to the northeast, and below is a shot of the mountains that we drive through to get there. Beautiful! As long as we don't run over any baboons in the road along the way.)
This was a special visit with the Griffins (working with YWAM, and Wheaton grads from the late 80s), as we got to spend an overnight with them at nearby "Goudini Spa". It's a family resort centered around warm mineral springs, and YWAMers have a special relationship with the owner (i.e. get a discount!). Here are Greg and Heidi braaing ('braai' = grill or barbeque) a humongous steak for our dinner.
Of course, the tramp was a highlight!! (Jul displayed serious skill from her Brogden Middle School PE days. Yeah right. Jim and I were both really sore the next day. Are we that old already?)
Above, the Griffin kids in the warmest, natural pool (38 degrees Celcius = 100 degrees Fahrenheit): Natalie, age 13; Heidi, age 11; Matt, age 15. We had a great time together!! We girls even got in a few rounds of 9-hole golf, with Heidi the victor.
In the morning, Jim and I and Matt hiked up the hill behind the resort, to get a view of the valley. In the foreground of the photo you can see the 'rondavels' that we stayed in, and in the distance are wine farms and more mountains. Thanks, Griffins - we had a blast!!
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