Lots to do in South Africa

In November and December we spent a little extra time hanging out with family and friends in Joburg. We had time in Zebula too. We caught the Premier Class Train down to Capetown for the Rugby 7s. It's not as luxurious as the Blue Train of course but a highly pleasant experience with friends. You can relax in your cabin watching the world go by, sleep in air-conditioned comfort and while away many hours in the dining car over bottles of well priced South African wine.

 For the duration of the Sevens tournament we had the luxury of staying on Denise and Bert's boat in the V and A Waterfront and for the rest of the week it was super to stay and hang out with good friends from Scarborough to Llandudno via Claremont and Woodbridge Island. 

Over Christmas we  spent a wonderful week at the farm with friends and family. It's lovely to have a place where everyone feels at home and we can accommodate 25 people with ease. The farm is proof that glamour and luxury are not the elements that make celebrations special. 

Celebrating New Year's Eve in Pretoria was a first for us. Thanks to Paulet and Gavin for organising a great party which started with a long lunch at The Grand Cafe followed by a nap and then plenty of bubbly and snacks on their verandah in the balmy summer heat. By 10am on the 1st January 2018 we were on the way to the airport; Singapore bound.