Sunday 15 July 2012

Feedback Sat 14 July; Silvermine SE



Despite many of our group being flooded out in Knysna and others enjoying the Bastille day festivities in Franschhoek 15 turned up for our sortie on a  crisp, clear and cold winter's morning.  The chilly south easterly wind saw us take off on time and the three latecomers had to hare after us and almost missed a crucial turn.

Julian led the main group with Gae as sweep whilst I followed Fay in her recovery group.  We had a glorious time despite the wind and a little rain but after about an hour or so we were somewhat surprised to hear familiar voices.  Never the less we could not actually see anyone but  for a small group of hikers some way away so assumed we were mistaken and kept on.   
By means of  my  meticulous planning I had intended that our recovery group should reach the cars about 15 minutes before the main group.  So imagine our surprise to find the parking area almost empty but for Gae and Julian snoozing in their car!   Not really sure what happened,mutters about missed the second path etc etc so they  ended up doing a shorter route than that planned.  Seems we did hear then as they passed ahead of us through the thick bush.

Thanks to Mike for the photo.





Knysna runners note the blue sky and sunshine!








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