Tree Tops - 5th to 7th October 2007 The group consisted of Ian and Veronica, André and Lorraine, Andy and Jeanene Clive and Linda and George and Susan. Greg and Gloria were forced to pull out of the trip because of Greg's broken leg. We met André and Lorraine at lunchtime on Friday outside of Malmesbury and travelled up together. The rest of the group made their own ways up the N7 during Friday afternoon since everyone had different time constraints. The trip up took place in fine weather with a prediction of cold, rain for Saturday and Sunday. On the way up past the Citrusdal Baths and at the Tree Tops camp, there was evidence of the flood damage from the heavy rains that had hit the Citrusdal valley earlier during this winter. Both of the farmer's canoes had been washed away, thanks to Andy and Jeanene for bringing along a canoe which was available for those who wanted to venture onto the river. Friday evening saw the communal braai take place and we were entertained by André's stories of many of his past trips and experiences. There was also prolific bird life (the flying kind, that is) at the camp which kept us guessing as to names. After a slow start on Saturday morning we made our way through to Citrudal to do a Saturday morning shop. Citrusdal on a Saturday morning is something else; we eventually found a shop which vaguely could pass as a supermarket. Thereafter, it was decided to have lunch at the Citrusdal Baths. The food was good and affordable. André and Lorraine and ourselves decided to watch the England / Australia quarter final rugby match while the rest of the group made their way back to the camp. Jeanen's sons tried to get us waterblometjies out of the river for our potjiekos, however, the flowers were not yet properly developed. The weather report was spot on as it got very cold and was starting to rain. Saturday evening was a potjie tasting evening with 4 potjies being made i.e fish, pasta, meat and chicken all with their own personal touches. Between the potjies there were more of André's adventures to be listened to before going to bed. Sunday morning was freezing with rain and hail, a sure sign that there would be snow on the higher laying peaks. Since there was no rush to get going we left the Tree Tops around lunchtime after saying our goodbyes. A couple of hours later we were back in Cape Town refreshed after an easy, "rustige" weekend and ready to face another week. Veronica has already booked next year at the same time so that Greg, Gloria and family will still have an opportunity to experience Tree Tops. Again we would like to thank those how came with us and Andre I really do love to listen to your stories.