Wednesday November 14th
We awoke to glorious sunshine and nice war m temperatures. Most of our rooms open out to the Knysna Bay Marina so we awoke to lovely a salt breeze which motivated some to go for a walk, and others a swim, or to take the laundry down to the Laundromat down the street. Then we out to the Featherbed Reserve on the ferry with a truly international group from Britain, Ireland and Belgium. The reserve is located on an island and is privately owned and used for the sole purpose of conservation. Our Guide Martin entertained us all across the bay, then we piles onto a vehicle with two trailers and climbed to the very highest point on the island. Most elected to walk down,
being treated to fabulous scenic vistas and a delightful array of vegetation.
Those who chose to take the transport back had time to see the Blue Duiker (tiny deer) and the Grey Lourie that are resident on the reserve, and to enjoy
a flat on walk along the coastline of the island. After yet another delicious meal we were back to Knysna, onto the bus and out to see the elephants at the Knysna Elephant Park. We watched a video on animals and the ecology of the area. Then on to spend some time watching the new baby that was born on January 1, 2007. A couple of almost had a shocking experience! 
Then to the feeding station where we had lots of fun feeding the four elephants, and taking note of both their intelligence, and the range of personalities. One elephant didn’t like oranges, another would allow you to put food directly in his mouth, while still another would collect from several different people before eating what he had been given.
After the compulsory curio shop, we were back in the bus and back to our hotel for a relaxing evening on our own, and preparation for an 8 AM start in the morning.
We awoke to glorious sunshine and nice war m temperatures. Most of our rooms open out to the Knysna Bay Marina so we awoke to lovely a salt breeze which motivated some to go for a walk, and others a swim, or to take the laundry down to the Laundromat down the street. Then we out to the Featherbed Reserve on the ferry with a truly international group from Britain, Ireland and Belgium. The reserve is located on an island and is privately owned and used for the sole purpose of conservation. Our Guide Martin entertained us all across the bay, then we piles onto a vehicle with two trailers and climbed to the very highest point on the island. Most elected to walk down,
being treated to fabulous scenic vistas and a delightful array of vegetation. Those who chose to take the transport back had time to see the Blue Duiker (tiny deer) and the Grey Lourie that are resident on the reserve, and to enjoy a flat on walk along the coastline of the island. After yet another delicious meal we were back to Knysna, onto the bus and out to see the elephants at the Knysna Elephant Park. We watched a video on animals and the ecology of the area. Then on to spend some time watching the new baby that was born on January 1, 2007. A couple of almost had a shocking experience! Then to the feeding station where we had lots of fun feeding the four elephants, and taking note of both their intelligence, and the range of personalities. One elephant didn’t like oranges, another would allow you to put food directly in his mouth, while still another would collect from several different people before eating what he had been given.After the compulsory curio shop, we were back in the bus and back to our hotel for a relaxing evening on our own, and preparation for an 8 AM start in the morning.
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