Friday and Saturday we experienced a severe cold front in the mountains. It rained all night on Saturday and Sunday when the clouds lifted, the mountains were white with snow. (Note: The snow from last week only lasted a day. It melts almost immediately the weather warms up)
My guests for the weekend (Friday through Sunday) didn't materialize and I breathed a sigh of relief. I wouldn't have to clean up after closing shop early on Sunday.
Early on Saturday I received a call from Travelground; the lady, Suzie had two guests staying at a popular and upmarket guest house in the valley. But they weren't happy. They wanted to move. Did I have availability for Saturday night only?
I did.
Then Suzie said the guests had two puppies; would I be able to have them as well? After asking several relevant questions pertaining to the pets, I was happy enough to accommodate their furbabies as well.
They collected the keys shortly afterwards and checked themselves in.
On Sunday, they arrived with the pups and he paid me for the night while she chose a few artistic gifts in my shop. Two happy guests who have promised to return and stay for a longer period in my accommodation.
At 12.30 I closed up shop and went up to The Bunker. Estelle helped me to clean up and change linen for the guest arriving on Sunday night.
A job well done, Estelle and I met up with Steve at their own home and accommodation units about 800m down the country lane from my unit. Then the three of us went out to business lunch at our favorite restaurant a kilometer down the main valley road.
I was home, had walked Skabenga along the muddy farm roads and ensconced back at home, when my single guest phoned me. He was parked outside the gate entrance to the estate. I opened it remotely from my home 20kms away and he entered. We'd pre-arranged for him to collect the key in a drop-box so a minute later he called me to say he was in and thank you very much!
He's at a citrus conference at the large conference center opposite our shopping center with 700 other delegates.
Who spill onto our veranda when they have breaks...
I've posted on The Bunker, here
For more on my accommodation please click these links.
https://www.travelocity.com/Cathkin-Park-Hotels-The-Bunker.h26812231.Hotel-Information
https://www.orbitz.com/Cathkin-Park-Hotels-The-Bunker.h26812231.Hotel-Information
Hello, The Bunker is a fantastic lodging. I am sure people love staying there too. Beautiful views of the snowcapped mountains. Happy Monday, enjoy your day and new week ahead!
ReplyDeleteHere in my part of Australia we had a similar dusting of snow.
ReplyDeleteI hope your guests do indeed come back for return visits.
beautiful mountains, one of these would be good on your side bar on The bunker. I am so happy you have had 2 paying guests. good luck
ReplyDeleteBeautiful views!
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous of that view
ReplyDeleteWow, chilly weather over the Drakensburg Mts. by looks of it Jo. Do you have your thermal long johns at the ready?
ReplyDeleteThe news coming in from SA regarding the govt. taking of farms is quite worrisome and people here fear it will end up such as in Zimbabwe. We have a friend who has a farm in SA and know he must be concerned. We also met a young farm couple when visiting Zim a few years back and were horrified as to what they had experienced on their farm in that country. My thoughts are with you all and we pray things will get better soon.
Mary x
Seems rather late in your winter to finally see snow.
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