First visitor to PE- Phil

Jen and Phil- Lunch at Walskipper, Jeffrey's Bay

Jen's uncle, Phil, trumped all visitors again by being our first visitor since moving to Port Elizabeth. He was in Joburg for business and was kind enough to fly to PE for the weekend for some relaxation. The weather could not have been more ideal for the weekend with clear blue skies, sun & just a gentle breeze to cool us down.

On Friday night we made delicious gourmet steak sandwiches for dinner. The steaks were over 3cm thick and incredibly tender... mmm!

We visited the surfing mecca of Southern Africa, Jeffrey's Bay, on Saturday. It is around 1hrs drive west of PE. We enjoyed a seafood lunch at the Walskipper, which overlooks a pretty bay and coastline.

Sunday was once again perfect weather so we strolled along the bustling foreshore and through the Boardwalk precinct, prior to the mandatory fish & chips at the wharf. Beautiful weather and great company for the weekend!

The shellfish seafood platter at the rustic Walskipper

What is it with boys & harbours...?! The Harbour from our house which they continually monitored all weekend!

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

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