Guido's Staff Party


Norma and Toby returned from their holiday in the north having decided to close the restaurant on the Thursday for 'deep cleaning' so why not throw a staff party.  Not just a braai, everyone was ferried down to the marina in the buggy and commandeered cars. Drinks and a buffet lunch were loaded and off we set for a cruise up the river Kowie.




The scenery is beautiful and it was not long before everyone entered the party spirit.  On the return juourney we passed the marina and saw the steps up to the 'Ferryman's Hotel' which must have been very grand in it's day.  In fact the river played a large part in communication around the area as can be seen from some of the photos I took of jetties at various points on the river, some more sturdy than others reflecting their use and ownership in days gone by.



Location: Port Alfred, South Africa

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