Choosing a destination when it comes to travel is very important. One recommended destination so far is a Dawson Lodge which is situated near Badplaas. It’s a self-catering unit which is very well equipped and even
has satellite TV.
Dawson Lodge is situated near Badplaas about 4
hours from Johannesburg in a beautiful setting surrounded by hills and
a trout lake. In addition to the Lodge, there is also a cottage next to
the trout lake which is ideal for anyone who wants to fish for trout.
Most of the group stayed at the Lodge while I stayed down at the
cottage. It’s a self-catering unit which is very well equipped and even
has satellite TV.
We arrived late afternoon so there wasn’t much time to do anything
after check-in before diner was ready. Prior to dinner, we were invited
to watch the chef show us how to prepare a trout which although I’m not
fish eater, was very interesting. Its always amazing how simple
professionals make their job look.
As with everywhere we’ve stayed, the food was wonderful and the whole
group dined together on one long table which added to the atmosphere.
The following morning after an excellent breakfast, there was the
option to take part in various activities such as archery, quad bikes
and horse riding but most people decided to enjoy the opportunity to
sleep in a bit later than we have able to all week. I’d woken up early
to try to take some pictures as the sun rose. It’s a wonderful sight in
the African wilderness to wake up as it gets light and then to see the
shadows cast by the mountains retreat as the sun rise. The morning mist
soon disappeared and a glorious blue sky was soon in its place.
