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Our eldest daughter, Sam, was recently asked to appear in an internet video for Green Thing, a not-for-profit organisation focussed on combating climate change. Shortly before filming the director asked Sam if she could help him find some more females who were willing to appear naked in the commercial, so she asked Marnie to join her in the deepest Antarctic, where they spent many months making this powerful and moving wildlife documentary. Well that is what the film credits say.

Watch the video at http://www.dothegreenthing.com/green_actions/use_body_warmth/video. Yes that is real snow. The only protection from the cold that the actors had, was slippers on their feet. Although the film crew were on hand to take the cast’s coats at “Action” and pass them back at “Cut”. The temperatures on the set fell below zero, a far cry from the +55º C, which we experienced at Naturest in mid July last year.

As we prepare for our third season, we took a look at our visitors book. Here is just a sample of the comments written by our guests, who often arrived as strangers and left as friends.

“…beauty and tranquillity…”

“The rooms are beautiful, the food is excellent, the location is stress busting…we‘ll see you again.”

“Heaven!”

“Este é sem duida um magnifico local para descansar.”

“Relaxing location, excellent cuisine….great hill walks nearby too.”

“Can’t wait to come back!”

“Another delightful visit as good as the first.”

“Really enjoyed the food and company.”

“…good company, good food,…”

“…wonderful hosts.”

“…Perfect Food, Perfect Hosts…” oh and “.. Perfect Hosts,…perfect food & drink..”