1 August, 2015 Rio Vista, Malelane Today dawned bright & clear, perfect for the 60th birthday celebrations to be held this evening. It was a busy morning as the tables got set, music got tested, and we circulated trying to catch up with everyone as they arrived. By 6pm the bar was open and everyone was ready to be entertained. The local dance team did not disappoint .... There were many opportunities for photos & audience participation. The dining area ...

29, 30, 31 July 2015 Khandiswa, Rio Vista Malelane 3 lovely relaxing days of enjoying our surroundings, game spotting from our deck and enjoying the company of friends and family.

26 - 28 July 2015 Ballito to Johannesburg to Malelane 26 July As we have a long drive today we were up at sparrow, packed & on the road. We made a short diversion to drop off cots then back on the motorway. The weather has cleared and was gorgeous & sunny. The Drakensburg glittered with snow in the background (brrrrr) and we arrived in Johannesburg on time. We had a great evening catching up on 30 years of happenings with Laurie & Fi ( her & I ...

19 - 25 July, 2015 Ballito Bay - Dolphin Coast We are enjoying our location right next to the beach. It was a glorious morning so we had a great beach walk before excitedly heading to King Shaka airport to collect the family. It's so lovely to see them all & we had a grand afternoon reacquainting our selves with the boys. The beach is a great hit & buckets & spades are next on the shopping list. An early night was in order as everyone was exhaus...

15,16,17, 18 July 2015 Ithala Game Reserve to Gillitts, KZN to Ballito Bay Wednesday dawned warm & sunny so we did a loop around the game reserve, and we rewarded with blue wildebeest, zebra and lots of warthog families who were too cute for words. Eventually dragged ourselves away set off for Kloof. We took a route thru KZN that R had last travelled over 30 years ago. Not a lot had changed - still vast farms of sugarcane & associated worker areas. The...