Chapel in the Mountains

A week is not very long but we made sure that we got the most out of it and planned a little routine for ourselves. So we would make breakfast and sit outside to have it looking out at the beautiful view and sharing small bits with feathered visitors, then we would do our work, all set up in the bedroom sitting typing next to each other, with odd comments flying around and lots of giggles. Then to recompense ourselves for having worked nicely we would take a drive to somewhere nice in the afternoon.

On one of these drives we went to a hotel a few kilometers away, driving through exquisite countryside and through a lovely African village where we were waved to by many children and smiled at by many of the villagers. Women with pitchers of water on their heads making their way slowly back from the river, children playing with homemade toys, older men sitting on old chairs outside their huts. It felt peaceful and tranquil.

We arrived at the hotel and walked around a bit before settling in to our lunch and came upon a beautiful little chapel nestling in a quiet spot in the hotel gardens. Inside, the view of the mountains was spectacular and I felt moved by the scene. If I were God, this is where I would live!

We found the dining area and a lovely spot outside on the terrace to have our lunch and a glass of wine. Lovely meal in a beautiful setting, who could wish for more?

The week was soon over and we drove back feeling happy to have been a part of this stunning setting, and having enjoyed every day with no exception.