Sally kindly agreed to let me share her feedback on her stay at Fugitives' Drift last week.
Hello Nicky,
Sorry not to see you at Fugitives during our stay, but rest assured we were very well looked after by your team. Having heard so much about Fugitives Drift over the years, I am so pleased I finally got there to find out what all the fuss was about, it is a very special place. I have listed in brief some of the highlights from my stay, thank you so much for arranging it and for suggesting Umzinyathi for our group, it was perfect:
Fugitives Lodge – beautiful gardens, herb garden, pool area for midday lounging and freshen up before afternoon tour. Dogs running around, family photos, press snippets – steeped in history yet very relaxing. Lots of space for people to spread out and find there own little corner to relax and enjoy the views.
Harford Library – I could have spent days in here, such a wonderful building and full of so many fascinating books, comfy sofas – and views over to Isandlwana mesmerizing.
Umzinyathi – beautiful setting, loved the views out the front. We arrived in the dark to find all candles and fire lit, very atmospheric. Breakfast under the trees, watching the giraffes nearby and cattle being herded. Margaret and Keos were on hand to look after us, very warm, smiley and attentive.
Rorkes Drift tour with Andrew – he was excellent, very natural, moving and an excellent storyteller. I left with a lot of soggy tissues, and a notebook brimming – and a fascination with Anglo-Zulu history
Staff – all great but particularly loved Grace, she was the perfect hostess and had everyone clapping when she sang after dinner.
Dinner – v atmospheric, we had two long tables, the 5 course dinner was delicious and lots of interesting conversation flowing across several different nationalities and age groups.
Thank you again to you and the team for welcoming us into your beautiful home. You have a fantastic set up and I look forward to working with you all.
With best wishes,
Sally
e: sally@sallyandalice.com
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Thursday, October 27, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
RATTRACE 2011
Last weekend we hosted the 5th Rattrace - we had a smaller field this year but nonetheless everyone had a great time, no injuries, no punctures and a beautifully cool day. The winner of the bike this year was Thabani Ximba. Craig Carter was pipped at the post by his friend Klaas Meintjies (extraorindary win considering he took a wrong turn and caused a pile up near the gate!) and Tanya McKenzie, heroically retained her title. Tanya's win was dedicated to her beloved son Tegan who died tragically 3 weeks ago.
Brian Green and Andrew Murray, clearly needing more exercise than the rest of us rode to Isandlwana and back - and still managed to come in 5th and 6th! Not bad for two middle aged chaps!
Chris Harvie in his inimitable style managed to part people with their money during the fining ceremony in such a way that they were more than happy to do it! Thank you all for entering into the fun of things and for your incredible generosity. We raised just over R30 000 for The David Rattray Foundation.
Unfortunately the Quarmby's were not here to witness something that they instigated and that will probably never happen again - and that was me cycling the Rattrace. Yes I did it, along with Marian Myers and most importantly finished it. Contrary to my expectation it was much more fun than I thought it would be. Our pelaton brought up the rear, well, I guess someone has to do it! It was recommened and very quickly finalised during the fining (I hasten to add recommended by Patrick's friends not by us ... although maybe the finalisation part was helped along by us ....) that the Quarmby's be severely fined in absentia for not being here to witness the bet they laid last year!
1st - Klaas Meintjies
2nd - Craig Carter
3rd - Rob Godlonton
4th - Thabani Ximba
5th - Brian Green
6th - Andrew Murray
7th - Dedrich Eicker
8th - Sandile Magwaze
9th - William Murray
10th - Tanya McKenzie
11th - Matthew Howarth
12th - Chantal Carter
Thank you to all of you who participated this year, we really appreciate your support
Brian Green and Andrew Murray, clearly needing more exercise than the rest of us rode to Isandlwana and back - and still managed to come in 5th and 6th! Not bad for two middle aged chaps!
Chris Harvie in his inimitable style managed to part people with their money during the fining ceremony in such a way that they were more than happy to do it! Thank you all for entering into the fun of things and for your incredible generosity. We raised just over R30 000 for The David Rattray Foundation.
Unfortunately the Quarmby's were not here to witness something that they instigated and that will probably never happen again - and that was me cycling the Rattrace. Yes I did it, along with Marian Myers and most importantly finished it. Contrary to my expectation it was much more fun than I thought it would be. Our pelaton brought up the rear, well, I guess someone has to do it! It was recommened and very quickly finalised during the fining (I hasten to add recommended by Patrick's friends not by us ... although maybe the finalisation part was helped along by us ....) that the Quarmby's be severely fined in absentia for not being here to witness the bet they laid last year!
1st - Klaas Meintjies
2nd - Craig Carter
3rd - Rob Godlonton
4th - Thabani Ximba
5th - Brian Green
6th - Andrew Murray
7th - Dedrich Eicker
8th - Sandile Magwaze
9th - William Murray
10th - Tanya McKenzie
11th - Matthew Howarth
12th - Chantal Carter
Thank you to all of you who participated this year, we really appreciate your support
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