40th Anniversary Adventure Travels

Sani Pass, South Africa
@Inlemay (17714)
South Africa
January 3, 2021 4:36am CST
Planning an adventure to celebrate our 40th Wedding Anniversary in February during the Pandemic Travel restrictions, has been quite the challenge. All countries are saying "STAY HOME, STAY SAFE" a motto I know, currently, more biblical than "read your bible, pray every day" . . . . BUT to keep my sanity and to embrace the prospects of HOPE, I have planned a short trip for us mid-February. Originally Germany and Europe were on our LIST of Adventure, but since the world is in turmoil, we have decided to stay Home, on our continent and be as safe as we can with a bit of travel. Sani Pass is on my hubby's bucket list - it's quite an adventurous trail and even with my great fear of heights, I have booked a two-day excursion up and down the Sani Pass which borders the country of Lesotho. "Sani Pass is the mother of all South African mountain passes. Statistically and in every sense, it out distances, out climbs and outperforms all its competitors with consummate ease to have become the most iconic gravel pass in SA." ~ mountainpasses-southafrica.co.za At the TOP of Sani Pass, one finds the Highest PUB in Africa. "At South Africa's Sani Mountain Lodge, you can enjoy a beer or even spend the night in the sky, often above cloud level. With an elevation of 9,429 feet (2,874 meters) on top of Sani Mountain Pass, this bar is the highest pub in Africa, and it's nothing short of an epic imbibing experience" ~ THIS is where we will be celebrating our 40th Anniversary dinner and refreshments! We will be staying at a beautiful Bushmans lodge for the two days and then moving on toward the sea for a further week holiday on the East Coast at a place called Ballito. Something to look forward to this adventure in 2021 as well as the birth of my 3rd grandchild at the start of February. Be Safe everyone - Have a blessed 2021
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@LadyDuck (458648)
• Switzerland
3 Jan 21
You are going to celebrate your 40th and we are going to celebrate our 50th at the end of this year. Will the pandemic be over? Not sure at all, we are not making plans.
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@LadyDuck (458648)
• Switzerland
3 Jan 21
@Tampa_girl7 We have all the time to decide what to do. IF the virus will not be around, we can drive to a restaurant not far from here where we used to go when we were not yet married.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49066)
• United States
3 Jan 21
You have time to still figure out a way to celebrate and make it special even in your home
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@Tampa_girl7 (49066)
• United States
3 Jan 21
@LadyDuck how did you meet your husband ? Is he also from Italy ?
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@Tampa_girl7 (49066)
• United States
3 Jan 21
It sounds like a lovely way to celebrate.
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@LadyDuck (458648)
• Switzerland
3 Jan 21
The place looks great, I think it's a good planning.
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@LadyDuck (458648)
• Switzerland
3 Jan 21
@Tampa_girl7 Absolutely!
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@Tampa_girl7 (49066)
• United States
3 Jan 21
@LadyDuck it looks gorgeous.
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@kaylachan (57954)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Jan 21
I don't blame you for wanting to stay on your content. Glad you're still finding a way to travel.
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@kaylachan (57954)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Jan 21
Well, that doesn't sound to bad, actually. @Inlemay
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@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
3 Jan 21
we have many restrictions but travelling in one's own vehicle is permitted and the places you stay are for families or couples only - this adventure has to be done in a 4x4 and luckily we have one
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@Fleura (29175)
• United Kingdom
3 Jan 21
That looks and sounds amazing, you will have a wonderful time! Of course I want to go there now, too!
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@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
3 Jan 21
I shall take you all along on a virtual tour and show you a few snaps of what I was up to when I am back
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@Fleura (29175)
• United Kingdom
3 Jan 21
@Inlemay Excellent, looking forward to it!
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@just4him (306709)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Jan 21
It sounds like a wonderful adventure for your 40th wedding anniversary. Happy New Year!
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@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
6 Jan 21
thank you - and a Big thank you for our Christmas Card and Greetings which arrived yesterday afternoon
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@just4him (306709)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Jan 21
@Inlemay You're welcome.
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@J3n4rA (264)
• Indonesia
3 Jan 21
What a great adventure ahead, amazing place to come, happy anniversary
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
3 Jan 21
I'm pleased that you will be able to get away to celebrate, even if it's in your own country. Good luck.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
3 Jan 21
@Inlemay No - I haven't been here too much myself.
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@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
3 Jan 21
thank you, Janet - haven't heard from you in ages, but my own fault - I have been incognito for a while
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