23/06/2018
thegypsyproject.co.za
thegypsyproject.co.za
Upon our arrival in St Francis, one of the first things we heard from our local friend, Captain Kev: Canal & River Cruises , is "You have to meet Harry the Hat!" So... we did.
"Mr. Hat" clued us in on his company, Aweigh Adventures, and all the exciting experiences that he has to offer. Being the gypsies that we are, we jumped at the chance to experience even just a little of what Harry had to offer.
Yesterday morning, we packed our backpacks with water, fruit and cameras. Our Wednesday experience began with a guided Two Harbours Trail. This is an open trail to anyone, but Harry has a special way of turning a normal walk into a captivating experience!
Ever heard of beach cabbage?...
Rich with a diverse amount of information, from St. Francis Bay's history to the flora, fauna, tides and environmental education, Harry guided us through our coastal adventure. With every step, we felt enriched with knowledge and a new appreciation for every element of our surroundings.
Arriving at the St Francis Port, we boarded our chariot for the next phase of our adventure - An ocean experience! Accompanied by Captain Kev and our host, Debbie (from Cottage on College), we reveled in the excitement of what was to come.
With the clear, saphire seas surrounding us, Harry shared EVEN MORE of his knowledge with us. We sailed past the the smallest seal colony in South Africa, learned more about the tides and were visited by two passing sea otters! Travelling Toes Africa even got the chance to take the wheel for a bit.
All in all, experiences like this one are what make what we do so exciting. Learning, living and laughing. Aweigh Adventures is definitely one of the best highlights of our Garden Route adventure and we highly recommend a Harry the Hat experience to anyone who visits St Francis.