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| From Mila and Zoe Birthdays 2009 |
Nevermind we got over the gross unfairness of the situation and had a birthday party after school.
A whole bunch of her school friends came over and had a Safari Party on the verandah.
It was good.
2 April 2009
Zoe's birthday - turning eight
Nevermind we got over the gross unfairness of the situation and had a birthday party after school.
A whole bunch of her school friends came over and had a Safari Party on the verandah.
It was good.
25 January 2009
Ilza's birthday at Langholm
We went to Langholm resort for a Sunday lunch to celebrate Ilza's birthday.
It was a very strange place because there was no one else there. Most of the equipment for children was dilapidated by the dining room and lounge area were properly maintained - and the lunch was not bad at all.
Right by the buffet there were lots of mirrors that really impressed me a lot.
2 January 2009
Let's go to the Great Fish River Reserve
It was the day after New Year's Day, and since we had never been to the great Fish River Nature Reserve, we decided it was a good time to visit.
It was interesting but at the same time quite strange because although it was peak holiday season, we only met one couple who were visiting. The rest of the time we only saw an odd game ranger driving around.
We came upon Fort Double Drift which was built by the British during one of their wars in these parts. Only the tower remains sort of intact, but it was interesting to see the remains of the fort laid out in the bush. It must have been quite an isolated posting for the English soldiers.
Candice and her boyfriend, Craig were with us on our excursion.
We had a picnic lunch at a picnic area on the banks of the Great Fish River. It was very pleasant because it was quiet with only a few monkeys wandering around. There were no other people at all.
The only problem was the ferocious ants that attacked you whenever you stopped walking - that is why in this picture you will notice that we are sitting on the table.
It was interesting but at the same time quite strange because although it was peak holiday season, we only met one couple who were visiting. The rest of the time we only saw an odd game ranger driving around.
We came upon Fort Double Drift which was built by the British during one of their wars in these parts. Only the tower remains sort of intact, but it was interesting to see the remains of the fort laid out in the bush. It must have been quite an isolated posting for the English soldiers.
Candice and her boyfriend, Craig were with us on our excursion.
We had a picnic lunch at a picnic area on the banks of the Great Fish River. It was very pleasant because it was quiet with only a few monkeys wandering around. There were no other people at all.
The only problem was the ferocious ants that attacked you whenever you stopped walking - that is why in this picture you will notice that we are sitting on the table.
21 December 2008
Family and festive season
The Christmas holiday season was quite busy for us in Grahamstown. We had three lots of visitors. First Christopher and Shoana came for a few days, and while they were still here Rosie arrived.
I drove with Mila to Port Elizabeth to pick Rosie up. On the way back we stopped at the famous Nanaga Farm Stall. It was fun and we bought a few things.
Rosie stayed in Zoe's bedroom, while Zoe shared Mila's room during the duration of Rosie's stay.
Christopher and Shoana took over the flatlet.
The next day we had our first ever dinner in the dining room of our new house. We actually got Thai food take-aways and ate by candlelight. There was a great family feel to the dinner.
I believe we all enjoyed it thoroughly.
Continuing in tourist mode, we had a lovely visit to Bathurst where we had to pop in to see the great pineapple. It is very impressive and we had loads of fun.
After the pineapple we had dinner at the recently re-opened Pig and Whistle pub. The food was OK but what was realy interesting was the furniture shop incorporated into the pub.
There was an absolutely beautiful desk that came from Zimbabwe - that we couldn't afford.
Ilza was very interested in a second hand lounge suite. It looked good and the price was not too bad but it would have been quite a problem arranging transport.
I drove with Mila to Port Elizabeth to pick Rosie up. On the way back we stopped at the famous Nanaga Farm Stall. It was fun and we bought a few things.
Rosie stayed in Zoe's bedroom, while Zoe shared Mila's room during the duration of Rosie's stay.
Christopher and Shoana took over the flatlet.
The next day we had our first ever dinner in the dining room of our new house. We actually got Thai food take-aways and ate by candlelight. There was a great family feel to the dinner.
I believe we all enjoyed it thoroughly.
Continuing in tourist mode, we had a lovely visit to Bathurst where we had to pop in to see the great pineapple. It is very impressive and we had loads of fun.
After the pineapple we had dinner at the recently re-opened Pig and Whistle pub. The food was OK but what was realy interesting was the furniture shop incorporated into the pub.
There was an absolutely beautiful desk that came from Zimbabwe - that we couldn't afford.
Ilza was very interested in a second hand lounge suite. It looked good and the price was not too bad but it would have been quite a problem arranging transport.
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