By Renee Van Der Watt
With recruitment well under way it was time
for my Port Elizabeth trip this past weekend. I always enjoy my time in the
‘Windy City’, which definitely lived up to its name on Thursday. I might have
brought the Cape Town cold along with me but who’s pointing fingers right? J
I stayed at a lovely B&B called
Ingleton Lodge, which is run by our very own Workaway 2013/14 participant,
Andrea Rathbone. The team at Ingleton really made me feel welcome and I look
forward to staying there again soon. Their Victorian room has a bath to die
for!
We spent Friday getting the word out all
over the city. That red Workaway T-shirt was spotted all over Walmer, Newton
Park, Humewood and Summerstrand. PE is a foodie heaven if you know where to
look. My favourite area is Richmond Hill, which is well known for its variety
and atmosphere. This Saturday saw the buzz of the annual Stanley Street Music
Festival. I was quite jealous that I couldn’t attend but I’m marking it in my
2015 calendar for sure.
The highlight of my trip was a tasting at ‘For
The Love Of Wine’. This place, in my opinion, is a wine lovers dream! The staff
are so knowledgeable and friendly. You can order by the bottle, glass or try a
variation of tastings and the wine list is quite impressive. Nothing says great
wine bar better than a selection of delicious cheese platters to order. I will
most definitely be heading back there.
Saturday’s presentation went well and PE was
out in full force. We had an excellent turn out again this year. Returners from
the area shared their experiences and excitement has most certainly begun among
the potential recruits.
I must just say a very big thank you to
Andrea who helped me every step of the way. You are a great host, driver, tour
guide and organizer. J
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