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June 2008

It's nearly six months since we opened our doors at Porcupine Ridge. In that short time we've had a couple of teething troubles and minor hiccups but we all survived relatively unscathed, we've learnt a lot and most of all we've met some wonderful people.

In April, we were thrilled to be awarded 4 stars by the Grading Council of South Africa. Particularly rewarding for us as we started from scratch - we must be doing something right.

Ealier this month I fulfilled a long held ambition and went on a 3 day Wilderness Trail in the Kruger Park. What a magical experience. If your heart beats faster at the thought of running after lions at 6am, standing a stone's throw from 400 buffalo, witnessing a 2 day old rhino calf suckling and elephants feeding next to your tent, then consider booking a Wilderness Trail. You need to book a year in advance and will no doubt want to break your journey to or from the Park with a day or two at Porcupine Ridge!

Our list of garden birds at the guest house is growing steadily. An unusual call had us running for our binoculars last week and we were delighted to find and identify a pair of red-throated wrynecks.

The weather is settling down for winter now, with gorgeous warm sunny days and chilly, starry nights warmed by a crackling log fire. The grasslands are losing their colour and the Forestry are busy cutting and burning firebreaks. We are all praying we don't get a repeat of last year's devastating fires in the dry winter months.

Winter is a great time to visit the Lowveld. The weather is sunny, the air is crisp and clear, game viewing is easier, you have the energy to do more ....and a warm welcome awaits at Porcupine Ridge.

'Till next time,