Lockdown 642

Lockdown Day 642- 28 December 2021

After a wonderful evening in the inspiring company of long time friends in Somerset West, we left this morning to drive back to Hermanus via Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. The morning was crisp with clear haze-free vistas all around after rain had fallen overnight. 

Driving through Stellenbosch, we reminisced about the good old times and how we met and fell in love. The drive from Jonkershoek to Franschhoek was a scenic route we haven't seen in a while, and the descent after Franschoek into the Theewaterskloof valley equally beautiful.

Seeing the 97.5% full Theewaterskloof dam was a goosebump moment. It was a sight to behold and we found ourselves wishing the same for the Kouga dam.

Back in Hermanus, Lukas and I went for a quick surf at Voëlklip, what an absolute joy. And no "potholes"! The water was 11°C and the waves were easy.

Later, while finishing up after dinner, I heard about the purple lights on Table Mountain in honour of Desmond Tutu's passing on Sunday. I thought of the significance of the colour, symbolising sovereignty, creativity and faith.

As a Nobel Peace Prize Winner, and affectionately referred to as our country's moral compass, Tutu was indeed looked up to across the board of all religions.

What I know for sure is the testimony of his life as a peace broker has spoken to the hearts of many people. So tomorrow I shall also put up a purple light to testify that God is real, our sovereign Creator and perfector of our faith. Because that is what I believe Tutu stood for. And because God's got this.