Christiana, NW | Vaalrivier | Panache Edition
Yes, yes… we saw the comments.
“Tot iets jou hap daar onder!”
“Nie ‘n manier dat ek eers my voete daar insit nie!”
We hear you, Michelle & Linda. 
But while the rest of the world walks around in tekkies, we’re over here testing our immune systems in floodwater like it’s a post-apocalyptic Olympic event. 
This pic? That’s Panache.
Not a houseboat, not a pontoon, not Noah’s new design.
It’s our wheelchair-friendly ablution block, complete with a “floating” canopy built two days before the flood.
Turns out “floating” wasn’t just a figure of speech.
Panache is bobbing proudly in place, like a stubborn granny at the bingo table refusing to go home.
To those sending good vibes: julle is ysters.
To those telling us to “watch for crocs” – don’t worry, I’m the apex predator in these parts.
(Unless something actually bites me… then all bets are off.)
Bloemhof Dam update this morning:
Gauge: 18.350 m | 106.91%
Discharge being reduced to 2,100 m³/s
So yes, the mighty Vaal is slowly loosening her grip.
Thanks again for every joke, every prayer, and every pun!
And if I do get swept away, Lientjie – ek sal gil! Kry daai visnet reg! 
