The next step of the journey was through the Karoo. The further we traveled the thicker the cloud cover became and we could see rain in the distance. It made for a very moody atmosphere and made for great photo opportunities.
Just as we hit the dirt road to Nieu Bethesda it started pouring with rain. The car slid slightly once or twice, but fortunately it didn't last too long. We got to Nieu Bethesda at 16h00 so James dropped me off at the Owl House and went to sort accommodation. Fortunately he managed to get to the Sneeuberg brewery before it closed and grabbed us some beer to take home. He also managed to get back in time to see the Owl House.
The Owl House is seriously something else. I've seen many detailed pictures of it, but it just isn't the same as being there. It felt equally wonderful and eerie to me. Thought I would take many photos, but I spent most of my time simply looking.
After settling in at the Backpackers, we walked down the road to the small pub. Had a good time talking to the locals while sampling the local beer. They also make fantastic hamburgers! Probably stayed later than we should since the bartender/owner fell asleep!Got back to our room only to find out that the lock on our door was being troublesome. Tired and very relaxed we simply climbed in through the sash window, leaving the problem till morning!
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