A Journey Revisited: Echoes of an Easter Past

Rediscovering old photographs can be a profound experience, and today, on a rather cool and damp April 13, 2017, I found myself sifting through digital archives, unearthing images from our Easter trip in 2017. What a vivid reminder of a day that, while marked by a cold, wet chill, held a warmth of its own – the company of my mother.

Specifically, these unearthed gems from April 13, 2017, transport me back to a quick getaway to Brandvlei. The weather may have been truly miserable – a proper Western Cape winter's day, complete with biting wind and persistent rain – but the journey itself was anything but. This wasn't just any trip; it was an experience that, unbeknownst to us at the time, would profoundly alter the course of our lives. Its impact remains humbly etched in our memories. For a deeper dive into this transformative event, I invite you to read "My Mom's Revelations: An Easter Weekend That Changed Everything" at this link: https://rusticana.online/2017/04/13/my-moms-revelations-an-easter-weekend-that-changed-everything/.

Beyond the personal revelations, these photos also paint a picture of the journey itself. Our early morning started with a quintessential South African road trip stop: a visit to the KFC and petrol station in Piketberg, Western Cape, located conveniently on the N7 national road northbound. Later in the journey, another familiar landmark appeared – the Shell petrol station in Vanrhynsdorp, Western Cape, situated on the R27 northbound. These small, seemingly ordinary moments, captured through the lens, now serve as poignant anchors to a truly unforgettable period.

Join me as we revisit these visual memories, a testament to a journey far greater than just the miles travelled.