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Port Alfred

Posted on March 10, 2013 by steve

On Wednesday Helen and I took our younger generations to Port Alfred where my sister Sue has a holiday home. We had a brief stopover in Bathurst on the way. Upon reaching Port Alfred, our first stop was the west … Continue reading →

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Hiking and Eating in Grahamstown

Posted on March 10, 2013 by steve

Early on Tuesday morning, Ben, Amy, Helen and I took Sue’s two dogs for a walk up along the ridge to the south of town. The dogs seemed to enjoy themselves but also seemed to be feeling the heat, dashing … Continue reading →

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Celebrations – To Ben and Amy – To Rob.

Posted on March 5, 2013 by steve

Back in Grahamstown the family could not pass the evening without going to Sue and Jay’s home and having a celebration Brai with the odd glass of wine thrown in. Of course, the intent/excuse was to celebrate Ben and Amy’s … Continue reading →

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Lalibela: It was all Good. Almost

Posted on March 5, 2013 by steve

March 3rd/4th Ben, Amy, Helen and I all travelled to Lalibela, a game reserve 30 minutes drive from Grahamstown. We arrived just before midday and were welcomed into reception with beers and gin and tonics. We were soon taken to … Continue reading →

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Sue’s 50th

Posted on March 5, 2013 by steve

50 years ago, on March 2nd 1963, my sister Sue was born. With mathematical precision we celebrated this event on March 2nd 2013. Sue was also celebrating the almost completion of the work done to her families new home which … Continue reading →

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