Dec 2011 Holidays Part 3

The last part of our holiday was spent with Christina's family at Amathunzi Nature Reserve just outside Robertson. We rented a big house that could easily accommodate 9 adults and 6 kids and with spectacular views over the mountains and a wild life watering hole. Every afternoon a number of Zebras would come right up to the house to graze on the lawn. It was a very relaxing place to unwind, read books, hike and swim. Zack wanted to swim at least 3 times every day and enjoys being thrown up into the air to make cannon balls. Amathunzi is also conveniently located near one of the lesser traveled Robertson / Klein Karoo wine regions of South Africa. We visited Springfield, Kranskop, Excelsior and Viljoensdrift wineries. At Viljoensdrift we took a boat cruise down the Breede River. Other highlights were visits to the quint towns of MacGreggor and Montagu, and Gavin and Willem got to play a round of golf at Silwerstrand/Robertson golf course.

Dec 2011 Holidays Part 2

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day were spent in Noordhoek with Gavin's family. A wonderful fish braai at Pete's brother's house overlooking Noordhoek beach, Kommetjie & Fishhoek was enjoyed while the sun set over the Atlantic Ocean. Christmas morning was the usual gift bonanza with all kids seemingly very pleased with what Santa/Father Christmas brought them. Before lunch we took a nice long stroll along the beautiful Noordhoek beach and played the compulsory soccer game. Lunch was fantastic and it was wonderful to spend it with family and some family friends (aunt Myra and Vanessa) who we have not seen in many years.

Dec 2011 Holidays Part 1

The first part of our holiday was spent on the South Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal. Christina and the boys went a few days early to spend some time with Christina's parents in Durban. One of the highlights for the boys was a visit to a wild bird sanctuary. Gavin and the Harveys (Gavin's sister, husband and two teenagers) joined the holiday makers and we spent a thoroughly enjoyable week at San Lameer. The weather was great and allowed us to go to the beach every day to play soccer, have fun in the lagoon and swim in the warm Indian Ocean. We made really good use of the estate's facilities and managed to play golf, squash, lawn bowls, sip smoothies by the pool etc. etc. A personal favorite was also revisited... famous Natal curry on the beach!