We packed up the tent for the last time and departed at 7am after breakfast. We sat with Leroy in the front of the truck for the drive back to Johannesburg. We enjoyed the spectacular scenery on this part of the drive. At the three rondavels we took a photo to compare it to when we had been there around 2 months ago. On the way back in to Johannesburg we passed many coal mines and power plants which we didn't see on our way out as it had been too early and dark. As we got closer to Johannesburg the traffic got heavier and it started to rain. This created a complete circle of our adventure as it was raining when we left and when we returned.
We said our farewells to the guide and driver and set off to the backpacker lodge we had pre booked through booking.com. When we entered the grounds the lady at reception said they were all booked out with tour groups and had no room for us. We were devastated and didn't know what to do next, it was dark and we didn't even have a phone to call anywhere else. Catriona decided to ask if we could use their phone to call the hotel where we had a booking for the next 2 nights. Luckily they let us and we were able to get an extra nights accommodation there. They also helped us to organise transport to our hotel after we had problems using the uber app on the iPad. It all worked out for the best as the hotel was much better than the dodgy backpackers and it saved us having to transfer the next day.
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