The answer is that Mabret and Roman were finding adventure on Grotto Beach just outside of Hermanus, South Africa. Grotto Beach is a World Heritage Site as defined by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The UNESCO seeks to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity. The World Heritage Fund provides more than $4 million each year to protect and preserve the World Heritage Sites. Grotto beach is also a Blue Flag Beach which is a label given to Eco friendly beaches throughout the world.
Grotto Beach stretches for almost 10 miles so there are vast areas to run and play. Behind the beach are mountains which provide a stunning backdrop. As it is off season, we had the entire beach to ourselves.
It did not take long for the adventurers to find sand dunes to explore.
The Atlantic Ocean provided further adventure.
Do not be fooled. It was COLD on the beach and colder in the water. It did not seem to phase our young explorers. However, Dad took a selfie while "life guarding".
Mom found some time for relaxation.
After several hours of beach and nature explorations, we ate lunch.
After lunch, Roman and Mabret changed into more appropriate clothing for the cool tempatures which were in the 50s with heavy winds. And promptly decided that more swimming was in order.
To our classmates, we did have to earn the beach by doing our school work in the morning. We also have a spelling test in the morning. Ugh.
Tomorrow we depart Hermanus for Oudtshoorn which boasts ostrich farms and the Cango Caves. We have a four and a half hour drive. Plenty of time for Mom to really enjoy the ride.
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