Day trip to Tala

Today we went on a road trip to the Tala Nature Reserve outside Camperdown. It was a really quick trip from home - I am surprised that it has taken us so long to get there.

The facilities at the Reserve are really world-class. We toured their rock pools which are really extensive. Next time we are taking our swimming costumes!

For lunch, we stopped at their restaurant. It was special to be able to sit out in nature enjoying lunch.

The camps are well kept, with clean facilities. Though I must say that the prices are very tourist-orientated.

A large mirror on one of the walls presented a unique opportunity for a family self-portrait with a natural background...

The game viewing was great with a high density of animals. There are no real predators to speak of, but it was interesting to view all the herbivores from so close up. Being so close to main roads presented some unusual photo opportunities! On top of that, I can't remember when last I saw a giraffe lying down (I assume they're lying down!).

It was a treat to view a Sable antelope from so close up! The last time I saw one, was at Kruger National Park during my High School years - this is truly a rare sighting (normally).

On entry to the park, we were presented with a crash of rhino - it was so up close and personal that it felt staged.

Many species of antelope are to be found throughout the park.

Of course, there were ample herds of zebra throughout and they are very tame.

We will certainly return in the near future - what a wonderful day trip!

Morgan's first day at School

Our "little" girl is growing up. Morgan started at We Friends Preschool today and it was a tough day for us, in particular Amanda and Nicholas, who are accustomed to having her around all day.

After being liberally marinated in sunscreen, we escorted her to her class. She was extremely excited and had been looking forward to this day since the last few months of 2007!

Her teacher is Dee and Morgan shares her class with some of her good friends, such as Nathan.

Bradley stops by

We had a short visit from Bradley this evening. He was coming through Durban on his way to Johannesburg from Grahamstown (?!).

Michelle and Duncan were hosting us at a wonderful Chinese Stir Fry evening at their home and kindly put out another plate for Brad.

Although it was a quick visit, the kids were delighted to see their uncle!

Welcoming 2008

We welcomed in the New Year with the Dickson and Pieters families. It was another beautiful evening and we had a great time with our friends (as usual!).

The view from Bruce and Lil's balcony was spectacular. We had a panoramic view of the fireworks all over the Durban Central and South area right up to the Bluff.


This year is bound to be memorable with the impending birth of our second son, as well as Morgan's first year in school. Looking forward to it...