Chrislin African Lodge B&B is an Addo accommodation. We take pride in our local community and all its going-ons. There is a fascinating history in this Sundays River Valley area, from the early settlers to community projects.
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What a treat, in the summer heat, to be surrounded by such natural Christmas decorations.
Addo, renowned to be extremely hot in summer, can be insufferably hot and humid. Chrislin's garden, maintained by David and his staff, are boasting some beautiful blooms for the silly season. Agapanthas, crysanthemums, jacaranda, bougainvillea, to name but a few, keep our tempers cool and spirits up. Now, for some chilled wine and bilton (milk and cookies!).
Perennial agapantha's, such a Christmas treat!
Aloes, still adding colour to the summer garden
Garden Hut, ideal spot to cool down after a hot summer's day.
Sparkling pool, Sunset Huts and green garden
Things to do in the area...or just relax and rejuvenate at the pool
Watch the kids from the sun loungers, bliss in the bush!
shower at the pool
Thorn tree shade
Sneezewoods, the venue for your Christmas dinner
Local decor to liven up the festive season
Colourful crysanthemums
Beautiful bougenvilla
Jacaranda, bringing bees and beauty
Canna, another Christmas treat
Jack, besides being the best friend, also guides Santa and his reindeer
My favourite word at the moment. Love it. Say it... "Su-pine" So descriptive.
Whilst on a stroll around the Chrislin estate this afternoon, I 'supined' under a citrus tree. Winter in the Eastern Cape, especially the Sundays River Valley, is beautiful (when it doesn't rain). The mornings and evenings are chilly, sometimes very chilly, but by mid-morning the sun is truly quite glorious. These conditions are perfect for citrus, hence our area being one of the largest citrus export areas in South Africa.
Citrus orchards and trees are hanging with orange and yellow gold, fleets of trucks are occupying the roads to the farms, co-operatives and harbours, transport vehicles the same, a hive of activity is found in every nook and cranny of the Sundays River Valley with farmers spying every weather and market condition, employment monies coming in and a trade influx.
Our harvest season is in full swing. And so, once in a while, one needs to stop and supine. Take it all in, smell the citrus as such. I loved my magical moment, under a citrus tree, sun warm on my skin.
