Words& picturesbyGoDfreycastle
July 2019 caravansa.co.za | 57
“L
ook! Eland, over there!
And there is an ostrich!
Not sure what that is,
it’s moving very slowly,
must be stalking something.
“Let’s stop to watch... and have some
tea and warm melktert!”
We were trolling the roads of the
West Coast National Park, taking in
the sights. It was pre-flower season and
when the veld is in bloom it is a natural
phenomenon not to be missed.
But even in the Cape’s blustery winter
there are other inspiring sights to see:
flocks of pink flamingos wading along
on tall legs in the shallow waters of
Churchhaven; Kraalbaai’s unusual
umbrella rock formation, which provides
a nice walk to stretch the legs; and
Tsaarsbank’s braai spot, where the cold
Atlantic relentlessly sends wave after
wave smashing against a united-we-
stand, rocky, coastline before bursting
into displays of spray and foam.
A walk on the white, white sandy
beach is a must do, no matter what the
weather. Here, you will experience the
real meaning of ‘the gift of life’.
We were enjoying the day in
Motorhome-World’s latest incarnation
of its most popular motorhome, the
Discoverer 4.
At 6.9 m long and 2.2 m wide with
a GVM of just under 3 500 kg, we felt
special – actually privileged – to be
taking in such sights.
We had a distinct advantage over
ordinary motorists. Sitting up high, theview from the Discoverer’s big glass
windows was giving us a view that
others couldn’t get.
Of course, we had another
advantage in that we had a home
convenience wherever we stopped:
cold refreshments from the fridge,
warm pies from the microwave, the
best picnic table in the park... not to
mention a flushing toilet!
And if we felt like a nap after lunch,
that big rear-end bed beckoned!
Being self-contained, as you are in a
motorhome, you feel that life is under
control. Thinking back two years ago
on our trip around Scotland in a hired
motorhome – it still ranks as one of
the best holidays ever, thanks to the
freedom of the motorhome.