Month: Dec 2013

It rained all night on the 23rd and we awoke to a grey, overcast day. However, we were not going to be put off by the weather. After all we only had one day for exploring the area before moving on again. Roger was scheduled to fly for the Bateleurs in Northern KwaZulu Natal from… Continue reading Wakkerstroom

It is 17h00 on the 23rd December and I am sitting in Ufudu writing this post. We are somewhere on the N17 on a one-way stretch of road works, i.e. between 2 stop-and-go points. You have guessed it: we have run out of fuel (again!) and Roger has gone back to Chrissiesmeer with Suzi and… Continue reading Florence Guest Farm – Chrissiesmeer

This visit to our home in Rosebank was rather uneventful. We spent Sunday watching the broadcast of the funeral proceedings. Monday was washing and other chores. Tuesday saw my stitches removed, followed by shopping. Wednesday Suzi got a much needed wash and vacuum before we started the return trip to Chrissiesmeer. Shortly after we left… Continue reading Rosebank & Back to Chrissiesmeer

Our stay in Mbombela (Nelspruit) was marked by daily rain in varying degrees, from pouring to drizzle to thunderstorms (sound familiar Pauline & Andrew?). This was not too much of a problem as the purpose of our stay was to get Ufudu, Buzz and Suzi’s carriage (the trailer) sorted out. And of course I was… Continue reading Mbombela (Nelspruit) 2nd Visit

It is usually good to be home but this was very strange; we felt like we were camping out in our own home. There was nothing in the kitchen cupboards so we had to plan each day’s meals and then go shopping. Fortunately the Rosebank mall is half a block away. And of course, we… Continue reading Rosebank