.: Overnight in Gordon's Bay

Saturday, February 26, 2022

Overnight in Gordon's Bay

When we are invited to functions that go on into the evening, we try to find affordable accommodation, so that we can stay overnight. We hate driving back at night on the N2 or N1. This time, the event was at Vergelegen and the closest accommodation we could afford was in Gordon’s Bay. And it turned out to be a good find. A small but "beautifully appointed" (estate agent speak!) apartment, just a short drive from the seafront in a quiet residential street

A very comfortable bed

A spacious sitting area with another single bed

A well supplied kitchen, which we didn’t use at all, as we were just overnighting

And plenty of cupboard space, should you need it. A tiny area outside to sit and parking on the premises for one car
The owner is part of the local neighbourhood security so we felt rather safe, and they were very pleasant and helpful

The next morning, we were off, down to the beach to find breakfast;

it brought back many memories of outings Lynne had as a small child visiting with her parents

It was a great experience; many people were out enjoying the beachfront

We found a Spur, which we often go to for breakfast when away from home;
this must be the one with the best views ever. Right on the seafront

Their entrance is round the back because, they told us, they cannot have a gate at the front;
people just left without paying!

Our usual choice is the Unreal Breakfast, a bargain at R42 (£2),
add on for the pot of tea and a black coffee for John. Two sunny side eggs for Lynne

and scrambled for John, with toast and marmalade for each of us

We were rather amused at the "Vegan" barbeque sauce with a picture of a steak....

The sales slip, including tip

We sat on the terrace and enjoyed the lovely fresh sea air
It seems that Gordons Bay can have a lot of South Easter wind; there was none that Sunday morning

The paddling area for small children; Lynne found some lovely shells on the beach
We were so impressed with the area we want to come back here for a few days before the summer is over