rest day

We have been thoroughly spoilt in Victoria West! Our hosts, Hannes and Johan hav made sure that we are so well looked after and have done everything they can to make sure we have a memorable stay. We enjoyed a delicious meal with them last night which started off with drinks in the garden as the sun was setting and classical music playing in the background. We were then treated to a delicious antipasta starter of pea humous, beetroot, springbok tongue, olives, apricots and freshly baked ciabatta bread followed by the perfect carbo loading meal of pasta with fresh tomato and meatballs. (the best meatballs ever!). The meal didn't stop there-a cheese board with home made strawberry preserve! Really delicious food and great company.
We tried to sleep late today but our body clocks got the better of us and 03:45 we both woke up with withdrawal symptoms i think. We said our final goodbyes to my in laws as they headed back home to the western cape and then forced ourselves to sleep more. At 9am we surfaced for a swim and a 4 course brekkie to feed the beasts inside us then packed our pannier bags to move onto the next best guest house in town, Die Klein Pophuis-it sounds delightful! But Jaco looked a sight as he rode the tandem with all our possessions on as if moving house! We spent a lazy & relaxed afternoon with Hannes & Johan and didn't protest when they offered us another delicious meal (have you picked up the fact that all we do is eat?) Right now I am sitting in a coffee shop while Jaco is at the local garage cleaning the tandem and we've just polished off a milkshake and icecream pancake!! We hav 2 big days ahead of us to reach Kimberley where we have another rest day.
Thanks so much to the King Will B & B and Die Klein Pophuis for sponsoring us some great 4 star accommodation! We would really recommend stopping in at Victoria West as it has such a unique character.. Oh and remember to ask for Hannes & Johan who will gladly spoil you with the most divine food and hospitality!