Since the beginning I've always said you were a bit weird. And it's certainly true. I love you, Jim!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day, hubby!
Since the beginning I've always said you were a bit weird. And it's certainly true. I love you, Jim!
Friday, February 13, 2009
"Bring and Braai" at the Message (our church)
Last week we had a "bring and braai" with a big group of people from church, to kick off the start of the new school year. We had 2 large braais (grills) going, and everyone brought their own meat and more salads and breads to share. I've never seen so much meat on the grill at one time! It was a relaxing evening just cooking and eating and talking - South Africans love to braai, for sure. By the time all the meat got on the table everyone just dug in and shared whatever was there.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Table Mountain Hike: few more pics
A few more photos from our recent hike. Okay okay so we didn't get photos to actually show the height ascended and the 'tough' parts but believe me it was a serious, intense hike!
Below, on the top of the Table and headed across - the path was literally ON the cliff edge in some sections. At the right edge of this photo you can just see a few of our group.
The view now down from the mountain and into Table Bay: Lion's Head to the left and Robben Island, the "city bowl" and the Waterfront in the centre.
Below, on the top of the Table and headed across - the path was literally ON the cliff edge in some sections. At the right edge of this photo you can just see a few of our group.
The view now down from the mountain and into Table Bay: Lion's Head to the left and Robben Island, the "city bowl" and the Waterfront in the centre.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Table Mountain Hike: 2 Way Travel with foreign students
The new semester and school year begins...
Last week 2 Way Travel (Jul's work) took a group of 50 new American study abroad students on a full day hike on Table Mountain. It was a very sunny and warm day but the views were clear - such beauty that it wasn't hard to get up the energy to keep hiking and climbing! Jim joined too, along with eight other 2 Way Travel South African staff/volunteers to befriend these new students.
View down toward Constantia winelands, where we started.
Early in the hike...this part of the trail was actually paved! In the background you can see some overnight huts for hikers and beyond that the suburbs and another mountain range.
Yep that's a big group! (and this is just some of them)
Now at the top! The highest point on Table Mountain: MacLear's Beacon at 3,563ft, with False Bay and the rest of the Cape Peninsula in the background. Awesome! And I was pretty excited that my back felt good - this was the most physical exertion I've had in a while and I was able to handle it.
With Mike, my wonderful "boss." Don't I have a great job?!
Last week 2 Way Travel (Jul's work) took a group of 50 new American study abroad students on a full day hike on Table Mountain. It was a very sunny and warm day but the views were clear - such beauty that it wasn't hard to get up the energy to keep hiking and climbing! Jim joined too, along with eight other 2 Way Travel South African staff/volunteers to befriend these new students.
View down toward Constantia winelands, where we started.
Early in the hike...this part of the trail was actually paved! In the background you can see some overnight huts for hikers and beyond that the suburbs and another mountain range.
Yep that's a big group! (and this is just some of them)
Now at the top! The highest point on Table Mountain: MacLear's Beacon at 3,563ft, with False Bay and the rest of the Cape Peninsula in the background. Awesome! And I was pretty excited that my back felt good - this was the most physical exertion I've had in a while and I was able to handle it.
With Mike, my wonderful "boss." Don't I have a great job?!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
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