Riverbend Chalets & Campsite

10/09/2026

Loerie Lodge with a loerie (turaco) enjoying the fruit of the thorny elm.

19/07/2026

The peaceful views from the verandah of the duiker chalet, Eagle Lodge and Loerie Lodge are so pretty as they show the winter colors in the trees.

07/07/2026

Sardines at SEAPARK suddenly the buzz was there. The excitement and the watching, the waiting. Whales breaching in the distance and breathtaking views of the clear, cold sea water filled with the unseen creatures of the depths. A place of enchantment for the deep sea diver.
You can see that netting Sardines is very hard work requiring a lot of coordination with a dose of good luck needed.

29/06/2026

Our little vlei has dried up for now. The ponies enjoy the new grass.

15/06/2026

This is a quiet beach at Shelly Beach area. There were some mussel pickers and fishermen ..
The sardines are moving north so swiftly. I did a quick watercolor painting. It had only the idea for an oil or water color painting. I have always loved painting never mind how the current results look... after all it is all about the journey. ☺️

13/06/2026

The sardines are by Port Edward, about an hour south of Umtentweni.
Sardine Fever has begun!!!!

I saw this forwarded post on my WhatsApp groups. Unfortunately I am unable to give credit to the photographer of this photo. I would love to be able to credit them here.

07/06/2026

It with great sadness that I share with you the news of the death of my dear husband and life partner, Rory.
He died at home on Friday 5th June 2026 having suffered a long undefined illness.
The memorial service will be held on Tuesday 9th June at St Anne's Anglican Church, Umzumbe, KZN AT 11am.
My sons Chris and Richard (from Texas) were with him at the end, thanks to God's Mercy and Grace.

27/05/2026

Evening run with the dogs on 3rd Avenue Seapark beach lane. This puts you on the other side of the Umtentweni River.

13/05/2026

We have been fed but is there anymore?!!! The evening ritual.

07/05/2026