I am impressed with the Retirement Village in which Brian and Yvonne live. Completely enclosed by security, on a very large area on the old sand dune hills, heavily gardened ie big trees, lawn, flowers, bushes, paths between 2-bed homes, some flats, a frail-care building, cafe for meals if wanted, a large library, post office, chapel, large pool. Its like a resort. Because of the hilly sand dunes, it can be a problem for some to walk it, but you are not in someone’s face either, in the separate homes.
We drove south stopping at various beaches, and a coffee farm/cafe for lunch. Brian bought a coffee anytime pass, so we could taste the 8 flavours they sell, some blended with Brazilian or Ugandan coffee. I had a ¼ cup of each and bought a packet of the mild blended coffee – the dark roast was just too strong and bitter. We also had a tour of the process, from the seed to the product. The ‘bean’ is actually a berry, a thin sweet external skin and flesh, covering the larger seed. When ripe, they are hand-picked, run through a mill to separate the skin from the seed, and dried (sun and in driers). The external is used for gin or composted. The seed is then roasted in a furnace, less for a mild taste.
A last stop at Brian’s church which also has a school attached. Strange to see the cricket team on the green field – a past era.
I drove 9km to Spurs in the evening, which is similar to any steak house, but with a strong American decor.
