NZ's South African Adventure

Monday, October 15, 2007

What a picturesque little village we visited on Saturday. Reebeck Casteel about 50 minutes north of Cape Town is known for its' Olive Festival and its' wine. We went to visit Alison and her daughter for a braai. Her garden was wonderful and the town looked like it could've been in the Alps somewhere. The kids had a great time playing in the trees, seeing the neighbour's monkeys and the new puppies down the street. It was a complete contrast from Cape Town. Here the kids could play on the streets without a second thought, there are no walls guarding the houses. It was a nice break from all the noise from the city as well.

We also enjoyed a visit from a friend Carla made on her trip to Kenya last month. We met her for supper at Spur. She is originally from Rwanda. That means now we've officially met people from about a dozen different African countries while we've been here, as well as a few from US, India, Sri Lanka, etc...
The pictures are various from the time mom and dad were here.
At some point I'd be interested to see just how many readers I have. If you don't regularly post, drop an anonymous post with first name, last initial so we can see if we're getting more than just a handfull...that would be much appreciated.

8 Comments:

  • From people that I meet, there are quite a few at least in my family.
    Warm here today and sunny
    A & R
    Winkler

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 3:21 PM  

  • Hey Steve, decided a while back to add a few people's blogs as RSS feeds, seeing as how I never got around to reading them otherwise.

    It's good to hear that you are having a good time out there.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 8:00 PM  

  • Hi Steve, Jerry T. has recommended your blog to me a couple of times, so I finally got around to checking it out. Now I'm all jealous 'cause you sound like you're having so much fun and I'm stuck here at my desk! Great photos on your blog -- Keep 'em coming!
    ~ Laurie C. @ APTN

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 10:21 AM  

  • Howdy, check the blog almost daily!! Love the pictures.
    Brad & Audrey F.

    By Blogger Audrey, at 9:43 PM  

  • Hey Steve: I read, but have had trouble posting in the past. I love your photos as well. And I liked that old VW van you rented, altho your dad didn't need to travel to SA to get a ride in one -- I would give him a ride in my 85 Westy anytime. Have fun with Chris! Do you think you'll be connecting with Dan and Yvonne before you leave? /Brenda Suderman

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 11:39 AM  

  • Hi Steve. I've been reading your blog regularly and have also been keeping Mom & Dad informed on your family's adventures. It's hard to believe that a year has almost passed. See you soon - it's cool and rainy here in Manitoba.
    Jane

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 5:26 PM  

  • Go Steve Go! Makes me feel more "worldly" in our tiny MB town. /McCreary friend!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 8:07 PM  

  • Hi Steve
    Cool and cloudy here back home - certainly no 30 around here today !
    We read the blog whenever we remember. I had lost the address for it for a while but we found it again.
    It's good to see that you're all having a good time. Won't be long before you're back home.
    Take care,
    Don & Wilma

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 4:22 PM  

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