My eyes sting with the saltiness of the sea water, and I reel against the sudden chill as a wave crashes over my shoulders. But soon I am revelling in a refreshing swim as I become accustomed to the temperature.  I frolic in the breakers feeling like a kid again. It is 8:00 a.m. and Josh, Simon and I have walked and run along the most beautiful beach in Africa for half an hour.   How amazing to start the day in the delicious Indian Ocean at the Southern Tip of Africa.   A more idyllic place would be hard to find.

Grandpa and Jay, in the meantime, were enjoying a perfect morning at sea – the seasick ones remained at home today!

After breakfast – croissants – the boys and I managed to get the last 10 from the OK Grocer’s bakery – and egg and bacon cooked by Laurie – we headed back to the beach.  This time we decided to enjoy the calmer waters of the harbour.

After we all enjoyed a swim in the safe waters we enjoyed soft serve ice creams and then spotted Kiora racing into to the harbour.

Shannon and I had a little mishap while watching the hitching of the boat.  Shan wanted to climb up onto the boat and walked down the slipway which was covered with green, slimy sea moss.  Oops she slipped and slid down on her back, hitting her head to boot.  She lay unable to get up and I instinctively went to her aid and yes you guessed it slipped in the same way myself!  In my effort to save myself I hurt my wrist but no other damage done – I might, though, have a small broken bone in my hand!  I will only find out tomorrow when I go to Bredasdorp for an x-ray!  Shan has grazes on her back and a bit of a headache but otherwise – no harm done!

Annie is suffering from torn ligaments in her ankle and had a spare brace that is perfect for my hand which has a rather suspicious looking swollen lump on it- I am managing to type so it can’t be too serious – fortunately it’s my left hand.