Sunday, March 08, 2009

Power

An important step towards bringing the restaurant into full operation was taken this week with the installation of 8 solar panels and accompanying batteries and charge controller. Our resident German electrician can be seen on the roof where he had to brave heavy winds in order to install the system. The second picture shows the completed veranda of the main lodge which has added an extra touch of quality. The final picture shows the the two toilet doors of the main lodge and the detailed slate work employed in various areas.

On the operations front we can report a 48% occupancy over the month of Februay which we are satisfied with considering the limited amount of marketing activities undertaken thus far. With the restaurant and dormitory opening soon we will step-up direct marketing to the national market through visits with strategic partners and the handing out of a brochure throughout the country. On-line we are noticing the importance of www.tripadvisor.com where we now have 3 positive reviews.