Road Trip, Day 41. The Willows Caravan Park.

Staying in my brother's garden has meant we were at least half an hour from the beach so, when we found out about the 50% pensioners discount rate starting from the 7th January at the Willows Caravan Park, we were very interested.  Brian's sister and brother-in-law, who are also pensioners, decided to join us for three days. Three nights for the four of us with the pensioner's discount came to R405.00.

On our way to the Willows with our bikes on the back of the motor-home, we took the opportunity to cycle along the promenade near Kings Beach. It was unfortunately a rainy day, but we persevered wearing rain gear, but stopped at Angelo's for breakfast instead of cycling further.

Outside Angelo's was a busker, sheltering under one of the umbrellas playing a guitar.

I really enjoyed his music. Especially a song called "He will Carry You."

Once we got to the Willows we admired the beautiful view of the sea from our camp site. The rain had stopped and we haven't seen it since.

Both Brian and I have history at the Willows. When I was a Girl Guide in Port Elizabeth, Guide camps were held here. Brian's family often used to caravan here when he was a boy.
I was happy to see that not only is it well maintained, but improvements have been made. It is a lovely place for a family holiday. The ablutions are clean with hot water and access to washing machines and tumble dryers (coin operated).
There is a putt-putt course,

 A super tube,

 Swings and things,

 and a games centre where there are two pool tables, a table tennis table. One can hire fishing rods, snorkeling equipment, inflated inner tubes, body boards and clubs for putt-putt as well as paying for the super tube tags.

There is a tidal pool in front of the kiosk/coffee shop. The shop seems to stock everything a camper might require from tent pegs to mini first aid kits.

 I was also impressed by the responsibility of the management. The splash pool below the super tube is covered by a safety net overnight and when it is not in use. When it is running there is somebody supervising, making sure there is sufficient gap between each person or group going down.
They also have posters in all the ablution blocks telling us how to save water.

We've had a lovely three days here although today has been particularly windy and we kept checking that our gazebo was not going to blow away!
Tomorrow we'll be packing up and moving back to suburbia for a couple of days.