Today the Gecko Getaway officially began and by around 3 pm all twenty-two caravans had arrived. Several of us have formed a laager where a beautiful wild fig tree provides shade and privacy from the rest of the campsite. The rest of the caravans are scattered around nearby and are in easy reach of the laager.

After breakfast I joined Chris and Rita on a walk around the campsite. The Touw River flows through it and one can hire canoes or even book a scenic boat trip. We decided against these two options!

There were lots of birds about and saw weavers, wagtails, drongos, martins, sunbirds, hadedas, geese among others but I only managed to get three reasonable photographs. 

As each Gecko arrived there was much joy at reuniting with friends made at previous gatherings and getting to know those we had not met before. Gecko owners have an instant bond!

In the evening all 44 of us gathered at the laager to braai together. Thanks to Johan for providing the meat, Nida for the broccoli salad, Maria for the pasta salad, John for the corn bread and Rudie for the dessert. Colin our awesome organise opened the evening by welcoming everybody to Ebb and Flow and thanked Nardus and Adeline and his wife, Diane for all their hard work in the background. Without their teamwork this wonderful getaway would not be possible. There have been other gatherings in the country, but this has been the best response yet with 22 caravans participating.

Almal het lekker saam gekuier, lekker gebraai and net ‘n bietjie gedrink! Hoe geseënd is ons om ‘n wonderlik plek soos Ebb and Flow te kan geniet met ander vriendelike Gecko eienaars!