Sir Stewart moved downstairs to these rooms when he became frail.
Finally a dream realised - we visit "The Africa House".
The imposing approach to this magnificent manor house.
The chapel which is being lovingly restored by Jo and Charlie using bricks and tiles manufactured on the estate. The diningroom table is an exact replica of the diningroom table at Bingham's Melcombe (Lorna's home in Dorset).
Mark had arranged for us to visit "The Africa House". We were met by Bright, the official guide, who welcomed us and invited us for a wonderful tea with freshly baked banana bread. Jo Harvey then took us on a wonderful wander through this marvellous residence of the late Sir Stewart Gore-Brown which she and Charlie are lovingly restoring paying attention to every detail and using materials which were used in the original structure. The bricks are made on the estate. Apart from the "house" Jo and Charlie have a large herd of Boran cattle, a small Jersey herd, sheep, chickens and game. I was able to fill Jo in on some of the history of Lorna's (Bosworth Smith) side of the family.
We took a loop road via the Lake on our return to Kapisha Hot Springs. During the afternoon we relaxed and some of us enjoyed the hot springs which are at a constant temperature of 40C.
We had a couple of "Mosis" at the Lodge before returning to the campsite for a braai.
It was a very special day.
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