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Kosi Bay

A beach day at Kosi bay!

Stephanie was more than a little happy at this prospect, although in truth we all were. It is hot, and the mere thought of swimming was making us all eager to get to the beach.

Even Tommy was eager to get to the water!

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Tommy was all set for his day at the beach

The visit to the fishtraps is first. this sustainable fishing method is as much a part of conserving the area as preserving the traditional Tsonga culture.

Elmon explained how the fish trap worked to us and gave us spear fishing lessons to show us how hard it is, then it was time to walk/splash out to the fishtraps to take a look for ourselves.

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Elmon shows us how it's done

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Run away!

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Elmon leads us into the trap

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Adrian shows that leaf who is boss!

We were in luck, one of Elmons fishtraps had bream, grunter, mullet and even kingfish! So we got to test our wits against that of the fish and try our hand at spearing dinner.

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Looking for fish at one of Elmons traps

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Fighting over who will be first to spear

Stephanie speared her fish on the first try… Sleep with one eye open Adrian…!

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Steph shows us all how it is done on the first throw of her spear

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Adrian teaches the fish a lesson

We all emerged from the handmade cage triumphant. We would have a feast tonight!

But no time for smugly posing with our catches…

…oh, ok then just a little…

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Mr and Mrs Crusoe won't be hungry tonight!

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Adrian plays the man card and pretends he caught them all

 

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What now? Snorkelling!

Stephanie and Adrian Arrive

So, after an extremely long flight from Toronto to Vancouver, to Johannesburg, to Durban and then a 3 hour drive to Umkhumbi Lodge, Stephanie and Adrian were finally with us (and I thought my 18 hour flights were bad)!

After a shower and a quick nap for Stephanie (she made the mistake of lying down – ‘for just a second’) it was dinner and then straight to bed!

Today the tour began with a short commute to Amangwane Kosi Bay, an interpretive walk with Tommy around the area of Kosi Bay including a stop at the viewpoint.

This little agama was waiting outside Steph and Adrians reed chalet at Kosi bay

Viewpoint over Kosi Estuary and Mouth

"Want to try the custard apple...?"

....nope, doesn't look that appetising!

Then back to camp to refuel our tired, hot bodies.

Nothing recharges the weary traveller like an African sunset

Except may be a glass of wine as you relax…

Glass of wine, but still no relaxing for Stephanie, not just yet anyway!

But there is no time for relaxing as Stephanie swaps camera tips with Meera, another guest we have staying with us as Adrian wanders around camp to find a different sunset view from the rest of us.

Finally! Time to relax over Tommys awesome cooking!