Monthly Archives: September 2009

Up North

Posted on September 19, 2009 by steve

We’re now “Up North” staying with Helen’s sister Joanna and her husband Alan in a place near Manchester called Appleton. The last couple of days have been quite interesting. The first 24 hours in the country we managed to cover, … Continue reading →

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Back in Chesham

Posted on September 17, 2009 by steve

Traveling by airplane just doesn’t have the sense of excitement as it used to – particularly when there are three to catch. The flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg was non eventful. We had a short wait of about an … Continue reading →

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Last Morning in South Africa

Posted on September 16, 2009 by steve

Two weeks flies by really fast. This morning we’ve already said goodbye to Sue, Max and Sarah (sister, nephew, niece). We have the hire car ready to drive back to Port Elizabeth around midday. This morning I need to go … Continue reading →

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Sneak peek of the Indian Ocean

Posted on September 14, 2009 by steve

In the last few days we’ve been bouncing back and forth between my parents house in Grahamstown and my sisters house in Port Alfred. Last Friday we were invited out to friends of the family, Ingrid and Sheila for an … Continue reading →

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Medical Holiday

Posted on September 11, 2009 by steve

While here in South Africa we’ve decided to make good use of the excellent but low cost medical services available in this country.  I have had a lump on my shoulder removed at a cost of US$50.  This morning Helen … Continue reading →

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