Bin, Nelson & Phil arrive

The elegant female impala

We now have a full house due to the arrival of Bin, Phil and Nelson. We had beautiful sunny weather in the days leading up to their arrival, however it has been overcast with a little rain since.

We went to Pilansberg on Monday (for a change!)- see below for some of Bin's amazing shots.

We have brought forward Christmas Day to Friday 21st when the boys break up from work. There will be the usual affair with turkey, ham, pudding and lots of wine :). Bin, Nelson and I have been busy preparing all week!

On Saturday we are flying to Zimbabwe and being wisked away to Chobe National Park (in Botswana and Namibia) for a safari. We return to Zimbabwe to see Victoria Falls for a few days before spending NYE in Joburg. Early in the new year we are flying down to Cape Town for some grape grazing, beach time and scenic viewing. Should all be amazing...very excited!

A rhinocerous that was way too close!

Lunch at Pilansberg

Warthog

Pete 'at home' behind the bar!

First impressions

Thought it time we touch base and let you know that we are still here!!! We have been very busy since Jen's arrival. Mainly involves trying to lease/buy cars & getting the necessary documentation, sorting out my work VISA, sorting out housing.... We are getting an Audi A3 which we should have by Friday. We can't wait to drive it! Second car to be confirmed (but hopefully purchased by early next week). I have been dropping Pete at work each day so that I can use the hire car... looking forward to sleep in's in the near future and really being a lady of leisure- enjoy it while it lasts I say! I have met with Charles Orbach (accounting firm) and am now in the process of obtaining documentation for VISA (copious amount) and then getting it processed ASAP. They are lovely people and I look forward to starting (probably another 1-3 months though due to length of time to get VISA). I seem to fill my days quite easily with daily food shopping, lunches, breakfasts, gym, organisi...

Harrison James Chandler - born 9 June 2009

Harrison James Chandler arrived at 14:30, Tuesday, 9th June 2009. Weighing in at 3.86kg and 55cm long, he was delivered via c-section surgery. Both Mum and boy are in great health. Dad is besotted with them both even after changing the 1st nappie!! Amazing, Amazing, Amazing! Tipping the scales at 3.86kg (8,5lbs)

Andy & Mel drop by

Within 3 days of saying goodbye to Ian and Julie, we had new visitors... Andy & Mel! They managed to squeeze in 4 days in RSA on the way home from their European holiday so we ensured they had the maximum African experience as time would permit. Friday was dinner at the African themed Moyo's, including local African entertainment, tribal face painting (unfortunately mandatory for all foreigners!), and African cuisine... Then we whisked them away for a weekend of game and camping at Pilansberg. Unfortunately they brought the winter weather with them from Europe (ha) so experienced intermittant showers for most of Saturday, however we were still lucky to see 2 female lions roaming through the savannah. Sunday was more game viewing prior to the return drive to JHB via Pretoria and a quiet night that we all needed at home. It was great seeing Andy & Mel again and we loved showing them a tiny morcel of Africa! Mmmm.... Don Pedro's at the Bull Run

Chandler's Overseas

Search This Blog