We arrived at the Rautenbach's at 9.30. Craig was working and at a meeting do the rest of us went to a shop called The Lemon Tree which was just lovely. It was a home store that had lovely 'aged' items. There was a room at the back which was full of sale items and we all went a bit crazy! I ended up buying a lovely plate and a different tea cup and saucer for R7.50!!!! I got a glass bottle to put bubble bath in at home and a little teddy bear for hope. We bought ...

We arrived at the Rautenbach's at 10am and the girls went to several Spar supermarkets (they dont have humous or ANY dips in south africa!!?!??!?) to find some roasted chickens for our lunch! We had fun in a little Chinese shop. Back home we decided to not eat the picnic on the beach because of the wind and my ears and ate at their home - chicken sandwiches and salad on rather 'hen-do-themed' paper plates which Everall was not impressed with! Lol. We then dro...

As its winter here the nights can be cold and the days can be very pleasant, especially in the sun, but it is much much warmer here than in Hofmeyr! Also, the houses aren't built to the same spec as in the UK, so even if it's warm outside, inside it's cold and you soon need a jumper and socks! Robyn and I took Bron to the hairdresser for a hair cut that Garth offered to buy Bron (Everall usually cuts her hair) whilst the boys took Garth to the airport to pick u...

Again, I'm writing this in October so cant remember details....we woke early and packed as we were driving to PE today. It is a 3 hour drive but decided to go via some national park (i forget the name). We filled up with petrol and headed off. We drove 1 hour to Cradock and stopped at one of Bronwyn's favorite cafes for some brunch. We sat outside in the sun and was very pleasant. We left no time and headed out into the vast nothing for over 100km before we start...

We had a very chilled out day. I enjoyed a nice hot bath and we ate a big lamb roast. I tried to make some suggestions about Everall making some money about Hofmeyr but none of them seemed to resonate! Aunty Marrion then left to house sit in town for a few days with her cat and 3 dogs and got a bit teary saying goodbye. Was lovely to have spent some time with her. We had a lazy afternoon where I tried and failed to blog. I played ball with the dogs and kick t...