Tuesday (Day 16): Kenton on Sea

Joe went with Hugh to their local farm this morning, while I made my way down to the lagoon, braved the sand-blasting from the wind whipping over the dunes, and then walked down the beach. I think this is the most astonishingly beautiful beach I have ever seen – what a stunning combination of sea, rock, white-caps, rock pools and dune. Joe joined me (much to my delight – it’s so sad seeing stunning things and not having your hubby there to enjoy it with you) and we managed to snap some stunning shots despite being blasted by sand.

After a light lunch, Ruth and Hugh took us to the stunning, 5-star Intsomi Lodge (www.intsomi.com). We were met at the door with warm hand towels (to freshen up) and lovely grapefruit cocktails. This lodge is absolutely breath-taking!! We were given a private tour of the lodges and the chalets – an ideal place to honeymoon – wow, talk about exquisite lodging! We were then taken on a top-notch nature drive where we saw all sorts of fantastic flora and fauna, along with plenty of hartebeest, some zebra and a gemsbok. It was so precious…apparently a zebra and a gemsbok were orphaned at the same time and were brought to this reserve. They must think they’re brother and sister and have been inseparable since their arrival. They were side-by-side both times we drove past. We drove over a hill and our jaws dropped…before us was the most stunning view of the dunes and the ocean, and the sun was at the perfect angle to cast the most beautiful shadows in the dunes. We snuggled up in blankets and watched as the sun dropped behind the dunes. OOOoooh, wow.
Upon return to the lodge, we were again met with hand-towels, and ushered into the library where we were waited on hand and foot, and enjoyed an incredible 5 course meal (I didn’t know there was such a thing as a ‘pre-starter’). And I’ve never seen as many knives, forks, spoons and glasses before one person in my life. The chef came out to speak to us at the before the meal, telling us what he would be making us, then came out after the meal to find out how we liked it. Because it’s a newer lodge and our visit was during the week, we were the only people there, so we had all 6 staff standing by, waiting on our every need. This must be what it’s like to be a celebrity! It was luxury like we’ve never experienced…thanks Ruth & Hugh!