Pearl White Sands

03/11/2026

If Only We Could Order the Weather 🌊

A farewell to Michael & Sandra

From Germany you travelled far,
To where the ocean meets the sky,
And found a little place of peace,
Where days too quickly wandered by.

The waves became your morning song,
The sea your ever-changing view,
And though the sun played hide-and-seek,
The Garden Route still welcomed you.

Then on the day you had to leave,
The sun came shining, warm and bright,
As if to say, "Why leave so soon?
Just stay and spend another night!"

But Michael smiled and wisely said,
A truth we know forever:
"We cannot order sunshine here,
Or choose our perfect weather!"

The whales, it seems, were rather shy,
And chose to stay away,
Perhaps they'll greet you in Hermanus,
And put on a grand display!

And then there was the Secret Garden,
A sign that made you wonder,
Was it German, perhaps Dutch?
A little language blunder!

Now Albertinia calls you on,
Then Hermanus by the sea,
With hopes of whales and sunny skies,
And more sweet memories yet to be.

You wrote such lovely words for us,
Of comfort, warmth and ocean blue,
But please know that the pleasure
Was just as much ours too.

So thank you both for staying here,
For the kindness that you showed,
May sunshine, laughter and adventure
Follow you along the road.

And should your travels bring you back,
Where ocean breezes blow,
There'll always be a warm welcome
At Pearl White Sands, you know. 💙

With warmest wishes,
Shirley & Neil
Pearl White Sands – Glentana 🌸

31/10/2026

🌸 Four Days at Pearl White Sands 🌊

To Grant, Cheryl, Tracy and dear Iris too,
Four days of peace, with an ocean view.
Among the flowers, where quiet moments grow,
And gentle sea breezes come and go.

The garden blooms brought smiles each day,
While the peaceful surroundings stole time away.
A family together, with nowhere to race,
Enjoying the beauty of this special place.

And one evening, from the balcony by the sea,
Came laughter so joyful, so happy and free.
We heard those moments drift into the night,
The sound of a family whose hearts felt light.

Then breakfast was cooking, a lovely affair,
Until the smoke alarm joined in with a blare!
A little excitement, a story to tell,
Even the breakfast bell rang rather well!

And when it was time to pack and depart,
You left lovely memories to warm our heart.
The apartment so spotless, so tidy and bright,
A thoughtful farewell and a host's delight.

But one little thing decided to stay,
A pair of glasses was left behind that day!
Perhaps just a reason to return once more,
To the flowers, the peace and our welcoming door.

Thank you for sharing these days by the sea,
For the laughter and kindness given so naturally.
May the calm of Glentana travel with you,
Until Pearl White Sands welcomes you anew.

With warm wishes,
Neil & Shirley
Pearl White Sands, Glentana 🌊🌸

19/10/2026

🚴‍♂️ François & Diane – 10 Wonderful Days at Pearl White Sands 🌊❤️

What a pleasure to welcome you both back once more,
For ten lovely nights on our Garden Route shore.
With ocean views and adventures ahead,
And a comfortable place to rest your head.

François arrived in a car rather small,
We'd expected a big one, bike and all!
But what a surprise, and clever indeed,
Your bicycle packed with such care and speed!

You'd flown down with your bike tucked away,
In a bag small enough for the plane that day.
As ordinary luggage, imagine our surprise,
Such clever planning before our eyes!

And that precious bicycle, your pride and joy,
Was guarded with care like a favourite toy!
Always protected, safely stored away,
Ready for another adventurous day.

Two practice rides during the week,
With hills to conquer and views to seek.
Preparing those legs for the challenging race,
With determination written all over your face!

Then Gerrie arrived, your cycling mate,
And off you went to meet your fate.
To Robertson first, with excitement in store,
Then the Prince George challenge, and so much more!

While Diane enjoyed some peaceful time,
Relaxing beside our coastal clime.
With beautiful views and moments to treasure,
A little escape at her own leisure.

The race brought rain, the wind and the cold,
A cycling adventure with stories to be told!
But through it all, the memories remain,
Of friendship, determination and riding through rain.

And through those ten days, what a pleasure you were,
So thoughtful and friendly, of that we are sure.
Considerate guests in every way,
The kind we wish could always stay!

So thank you, François and Diane, once again,
For sharing your adventures, sunshine and rain.
We hope Glentana has captured your hearts,
And that this is not where our friendship parts.

May your travels be safe and your journeys be bright,
Your cycling roads smooth and your hearts always light.
Until we welcome you back to our sea,
You'll always be special guests to Neil and me! ❤️

With warmest wishes and heartfelt thanks,
Shirley & Neil 🌸
Pearl White Sands – Glentana 🌊

19/10/2026

Gerrie’s Robertson Cycling Adventure 🚴‍♂️🌧️
Two nights booked long ago, to make sure you’d be there,
For the annual cycle race, with your cycling gear to spare!
The Prince George 100 Miler (or 50, if you prefer),
From Robertson to Herolds Bay — a cyclist’s challenge each year!

On Friday afternoon, you fetched dear François,
Who’d already been here enjoying his stay.
Off to Robertson for a boys’ night away,
Ready for an early start on race day!

While Diane stayed behind, relaxing with a smile,
You and François prepared for your cycling trial.
But pity the weather so cold and so wet,
Not quite the sunny race day you’d hoped to get!

Then came the surprise, a little twist of fate:
Your room was waiting here, though you realised late!
You’d booked for Saturday and Sunday night,
And the room was all ready, clean and just right.

A quiet, clean guest a pleasure to host,
We hardly knew you were here, not even a ghost!
Your friends visited your room, so well-behaved and discreet,
Not a peep or a fuss you were all quite a treat!

Gerrie, we hope you enjoyed your stay,
Despite the cold rain that came your way.
With cycling, good friends and memories to share,
You’re always welcome we’ll be delighted you’re there! 🌸

15/10/2026

🌊 From London’s Streets to Garden Route Dreams 🌸

A special farewell poem for Frank & Dee

From busy London, far away,
You found our little coastal bay.
And for a while, beneath our skies,
You watched the ocean greet each sunrise.

A second visit, a welcome return,
With more of the Garden Route to learn.
Though seven nights were yours to stay,
We wish you could have stayed another day.

To Herolds Bay, where waves roll free,
And Wilderness, with its beauty by the sea.
A walk that wandered, as good walks do,
Till Sedgefield's charm came into view.

At Meat at Sea, just down the road,
And Glentana Café, where good food flowed.
The simple pleasures, the coastal air,
The kind of moments beyond compare.

Five stars you gave our little place,
With lovely words that brought a smile to our face.
From mountain views to the ocean blue,
We're so glad you enjoyed the beautiful view.

Now Swellendam awaits along the way,
Then Montagu to brighten another day.
Through mountain passes and valleys wide,
May beautiful discoveries be your guide.

And when you're home in London town,
When autumn leaves come drifting down,
Remember the ocean, the mountains, the sand,
And two grateful hosts in a faraway land.

For some guests come and some guests go,
But some leave a warmth they'll never know.
And should South Africa call once more,
You'll find a welcome at our door.

So thank you, Frank and Dee, for choosing to stay,
For returning to us along your way.
May the memories of Glentana forever remain,
Until our little paths may cross again. ❤️

With love and warmest wishes,
Shirley & Neil
Pearl White Sands – Glentana 🌊💕

04/10/2026

A Little Glentana Memory 🌊
Elizabeth and Martin, your visit was brief,
A wedding, a weekend, a moment’s reprieve.
From Pretoria skies to our coastline blue,
Pearl White Sands was home for a night or two.
You admired the garden, the house and the view,
And quietly enjoyed some time just for you.
A wedding celebrated, new memories made,
Then homeward you go as the weekend starts to fade.
May you take a little of Glentana’s sea,
Its peace and its beauty, home in your memory.
Thank you for staying though your time here was small,
We hope Pearl White Sands left a warm memory after all. 🤍🌊
Safe travels home, Elizabeth & Martin.
Neil & Shirley
Pearl White Sands

20/09/2026

For Kenneth & Michael 🇬🇧
From the UK to our Garden Route shore,
For the Tug-of-War Worlds and a little more.
Breakfast at Glentana Café each day,
Then off to Hartenbos, you slipped away.
A little Mossel Bay sightseeing too,
Before another day of pulling through!
You came so quietly and left the same l
Two mugs, one glass… hardly a trace remained!
Such sweet souls, considerate through and through,
It was an absolute pleasure hosting you.
Safe travels home across the sea,
And thank you for choosing
Pearl White Sands 🤍
Until next time… perhaps another World Championship!

15/09/2026

Until Turtle Next Time 🌊🌿🐾
You started off in Anchor,
Then Starfish had its turn,
And somewhere on your journey
You chose our shores for your return.
This time it was Seahorse
That became your home beside the sea,
And how lovely to welcome back
Frans, Debbie and doggie makes three. 🐾
But Debbie found another side
Of Pearl White Sands along the way,
She wandered through the gardens
And took some time to simply stay.
Past pots of flowers and hanging blooms,
Through little pathways dressed in green,
Discovering tucked-away corners
That from upstairs cannot be seen. 🌸
She found our little Secret Garden,
Where birdsong drifts among the trees,
A place for coffee, quiet thoughts,
And moments carried on the breeze. 🌿
Then downstairs, more flowers waited,
With the kingfisher watching from the wall,
A bench among the pots and blossoms
Perhaps the simplest joys of all.
And only today we discovered
Yesterday was special too
So a belated Happy Birthday, Debbie,
With warmest wishes just for you. 🎂💐
Your little four-legged traveller
Needed a visit to the vet,
And we were very glad to hear
That all seems well with your precious pet. 🐾
Before you left, you looked at Turtle,
And December somehow came into view…
Anchor, Starfish, Seahorse done
There’s only Turtle left for you! 🐢😄

05/09/2026

05/09/2026