We were spending a few down days at Birkenhead. On second day a large brush fire broke out in Hermanus. Smoke was unbelievable so thick forcing all inside. Power went out at 4pm. The staff did an amazing job giving us a great dinner. Kitchen was operating by candle light but gas stoves. Went to bed by candlelight and fortunately a large rainstorm. That took care of fire but the fire had burned a major power line. With no power on site they moved us back to Cape Town to Silo. Had wanted to try it out . Must say they treated us like royalty. Large 10 floor suite. Lots of extras including late check out and transfer toV and A for our night before off to Mala Mala for 4 nights. Getting on Oceania cruise to Singapore next Sunday. Life is good