I went AWOL this week along with a couple of very special silvery folk. We all needed to get away from city life to the small South Coast village of Glenmore Beach, with the sound of the waves crashing on the rocks to soothe the soul.
I'd like to share some of the sights we enjoyed in this beautiful area down south. This is the ideal beach that offers something for the whole family - a safe swimming beach on one side and massive rocks that the fishermen love, on the other side. A perfect recipe for laidback holidays.
The natural boulders in the gardens of the resort, accommodate guests of the animal kind, Dassies, as we call the Hyrax rock rabbits. We did not see as many as on previous stays.
View from our patio that leads onto a beautifully manicured lawn.
We were literally a stone's throw from the beach and the many rocks for exploring by fisherman; Pulpit rock being everyone's favorite.
We were hoping to catch the beginning of the Sardine Run, but no such luck. We however did see signs that they were possibly on their way with much activity from the Humpback Whales and Dolphins, as well as Sea Gulls.
The young and agile can hop from one rock to the other, but thankfully there are many pathways above the rocky outcrops along the coastal vegetation for us oldies.
We were a group of eight; so booked two units at the unpretentious Glenmore Sands.
My sister-in-law had a bad fall the night before and is going for surgery next week to repair her shoulder which has been shattered, not just fractured. She was very brave and did not want to cancel, as they had invited her sister and brother-in-law. She perked up a little, with her arm in a sling, but was in great pain. We're just hoping the operation is going to be successful, something the surgeon cannot guarantee.
Glenmore Sands is a small self-catering resort with quaint features like natural large boulders in the gardens and on some patios, all adding to the charm of this little resort.
Part of the interior in the main building has maintained the graciousness of the original Green Dolphin Hotel hotel, which was built in the early 1900s, but later converted into self-catering units.
A swimming pool and jungle gym are great for families with little ones who are afraid of the ocean waves.
We were not as daring to show off our bods as these damsels, back in 1932!
All these faded old photographs are on display in the resort's main building.
The early bird catches the worm, and that phrase also rings true for fishermen. However, no fish were caught this time around, perhaps because they did not try hard enough and enjoyed staring at the ocean as it's been a really difficult year!
Back in 1946 there was plenty of fish in the sea but overfishing has led to anglers having to obtain a fishing license and limit the number of fish caught.
We enjoyed leisurely walks along the sandy stretch of white beach, stopping to pick up sea shells, and eventually ended up at what is left of the Nightingale, a ship that was stranded on the rocks at Glenmore Beach, Munster, in 1933.
Beyond that is more rocky outcrops, some with little bays which also is the hunting ground for fishermen.
Starting the days with amazing sunrises like this and ending off with sunsets that turned the sky into gorgeous hues, was the perfect beginning and end to the days.
The nighttime view from our patio while enjoying a braai (BBQ), snacks, and much chatting and laughter, was food for the soul!
Cheerio, Cheerio, Glenmore, till next time!
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