A message from South Africa to LCTers all
The first 16 LEOPARDS have answered the call.
First came Sheila and Ken with his big camera sack
With Aussies Claudia and David closely in tack.

Next joining this fun loving Australian quad
Were Cheron and Mark and their out of shape bod's.
Marcie and Tom followed, looking always so cute
Just before newbies Rich and Joan who were in close pursuit.

Later we found lounging veterans Linda and Chris
Sitting with Kathy and Alan, who looked slightly amiss.
It turned out that Al's look was merely a gaze
As he stared at Table Mountain and was truly amazed.

The only ones missing, the ones we sought most

Were our leaders,our mentors, our experienced hosts.
It turns out that Ken and Ngaire were always around
Protecting their flock, keeping us safe and sound.

From Cape Town to Hermanus to Franschhoek and beyond
We've been made to feel at home, like we really belong.
I must say the Birkenhaus and La Residence
Are really quite awesome and worth every pence.