Leaving Century City on Friday afternoon at 14:00 from work we set out on the N7 towards Citrusdal. This was the first time I ever drove on the N7 and I almost chew my wrists’ off, it was such a boring drive. The scenery is truly dull and it was so dry everywhere. I don’t think we saw green patches for miles. The highlight of our trip was stopping at a Shell in Piketberg where at the station a white 20year old woman walked to the toilets with nothing but her bikini on. You can imagine everyone’s eyes popping out but I didn’t blame her, it was like a heat wave smacked us in the face. It was boiling.

We reached the baths and in jeans and high heels we set camp up. The campsites were truly wonderful and without electricity the skies were lit up like a valley of spotlights above us. It was however very sandy and although there is an abundance of springs around their isnt much grass around. The ablution blocks were also not the best but bearable.

Walking towards the hot and cold swimming pools the electricity spots were constipated with all cultures and their different noises. They were camping on top of each other and late night parties and boisterous shouts made me respect our decision for camping without the luxury of cold beers.

The Restaurant McGregor’s is fabulous and with the friendly service and character it made us go back for more. Sitting on the deck made the perfect spot for having sundowners with the mountain ranges overshadowing us. I would definitely recommend their Gordon Blue and Mediterranean veggie dish. Their R 27 breakfast was Wimpy-like and you get a free coffee/tea/fruit juice. A must have.

The hot pool was enjoyable late at night but during the day the cold swimming pool was at times too noisy with the children running amok, but the original rockpool further up past the cottages were very private and the waterfall runs into it.

I would go there again with a group of friends if invited, but I would not go back there again by choice. We had a great time and relaxed immensly. The Little Shop in the restaurant works wonders for left behind items, especially a torchlight which we would have been terribly lost without. From batteries to marshmallows and lighters for setting the fire alight, you will have everything there at your beck and call, if you catch it open at the right time ….

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