Leaving home again...

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I've hardly been in South Africa and I alreayd have to leave, that makes me sad. I''ve had such a wonderful time here, I love this country to pieces and I wish I didn't have to go so soon.
I have been staying with my Aunt Anne since being in Durban which has been lovely. She has the most gorgeous Pikinese (sp?) dog who had a fascination with my left foot, bless her. And a lovely cat who was very put out during my stay, as I had stolen her bed.
My first night I just spent relaxing and then had a lovely long lie in the morning. Then we tried to go on a karkloof canopie tour, which is a big foife slide (yes they are called that, it sounds like foo-fee) through the canopy of the forest. Unfortunately we didn't book and by the time we got there the guides had gone home. It was still a beautiful place and I got to see a beautiful waterfall. I wish I knew the names of these places!!!
Then we went out for dinner with Robyn, who is Annes neightbour, we were originally going to go for Greek but ofcourse it was closed so we had Thai food instead. It was very nice.
The next day I went to Ushaka marine park which was lovely, I got to do soem hopping and had a quick paddle in the sea, oh I had missed the Durban waters. I also got to see my grandad, only for a quick visit unfortunaely but it was great to see him. He complains of being a bit forgetful, but I told him that he is 97 and he is doing incredibly well. Anne said he perked up immensly when I came and we were smiling and chatting. Unfortunately I didn't get to see Lindiwe which woul have been great, I haven't seen her in so long! I also would have loved to meet her children - especially her albino child called Pinky!!! Also she is getting married! How lovely for her.
Then that evening I went to Nicola's house and had dinner with her, Russel and Josie. It was great seeing the Morgan Girls, I had definately missed the distinctive Morgan laugh!!
But unfortunately this trip has been far too short, I wish I could stay longer and see people more but now I'm off to Oz!! I've never been so I am sooooo excited - especially for the great barrier reef!!
c'mon people where are all the promised emails?! I've kept up my end of the bargian writing this blog.....
Love you all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx


Ps Mom, I'm wearing a hat when i'm in the sun - and plenty of sunscreen xxx

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Photos

Josie, Me and Nicola
Me with the Morgan girls - aren't they gorgeous!

Baby Gecko
In ma hand! I still haven't lost my childhood knack for catching Geckos!!

Me and Opie
Me with my Granpa who is 97!

Hardeedaa
I love the sound of these, I want them as my alarm clock

When an eel doesn't feel...
...Like an eel aought to feel iiiiitts a moray...

Anne
My Aunt Anne at a stream.

Puppy
Anne's puppy, who is absolutely adorable.

Turtle
In Ushaka

Fishies
In Ushaka

Waterfall
Forgotten its name unfortch. Very pretty though.

Paradise flower
They're everywhere, but lovely.

Jellyfishies
Wobbly goodness at ushaka

Carslaile Street
Named after my great grandpa who put the first telegram phone lines from SA to UK if my memory serves me right. Which I doubt it has.

Bebeh Geeslets
SOO CUTE

Anne
With a cool tree at bot gardens.

Orchids
At bot gardens, so pretty.

Sharkies
No George though :( (yay if you actually got that joke!)
At Ushaka...

Comments

[Katherine]

piccys
I love the fact that most of your pictures are of animals! Spose i shouldnt have expected otherwise. U have 2 get pics of koalas and kangaroos and wombats (preferably stealing babies) in oz Xxx

[Imogen and Pam]

Heeellooo!
Becky! Ok this is imogen, my mother will comment in sec. Missing you! Buuut . .. going to spain on sunday! I'm so excited! Wooo Have fun in Oz. Take lots of photos I want to see EVERYTHING <3 Xxx Pam now. . . Hi Becks looks like a wonderful trip and your grandad and aunt look so well. Have fun love pam xxxxx