We had a kick…
Planning this trip very quick.

We wanted to travel but not alone,
And made the arrangements one morning by phone.

Soon my friend would be out of reach,
Because she was leaving for Africa to teach.

We decided for sure,
Our best deal was, to take a Grand Circle Tour.

And trying to be frugal and wise,
We would share a room to lower the price.

We each were living alone,
And knew that it could compromise our comfort zone,

But it would also INCREASE our comfort zone,
As we would NOT travel alone.

We met in Johannesburg on that first day,
And by bus went a long way.

We traveled thru South of Africa and Swaziland, flying part of the way,
Had good weather, but it was very foggy one day.

An extra night in Durban we had to spend,
But that gave us a change to have dinner with Clair, Margaret’s friend.

We got to Port Elizabeth a day late,
Were with Clayton, another of Margaret’s local friends we ate.

After we arrived in Knysna by bus,
My friends Cees and Aty we’re waiting for us.

They showed us lots,
Of their favorite spots.

In Cape Town our three week land tour came to an end,
The next three weeks on a cruise ship we will spend.

Here one last evening we spend,
Having dinner to meet Abbey, my nephews new girlfriend.

The multiple experiences till now kept us content,
we got along well without any argument.

The cabin on the ship was smaller then the room in a any hotel,
But also there we managed very well.

This vacation has been non taxing,
But educational and relaxing.

We maintained our comfort zone,
Without ever feeling or being alone.

These 6 weeks traveling in good weather and sun,
Have indeed been exiting and fun .

To share a room, for an if or when, future travel date,
I would not hesitate.