Our time in South Africa

We had wonderful time in SA. Cape Town was superb and a great introduction to the heat that we endured in Durban. Susan was an excellent tour guide and we really enjoyed our drive around the Peninsula, stopping off at Kommetjie for fish and chips, along Chapman's peak and back to Rondebosch. Easter was spent with Lynne & Roly in Eshowe. After Easter we spent one week in Durban - attending Kerry & Neil's wedding, shopping (mostly for Owen!), catching up with friends & family. Rachel (his Durban cousin) was of great interest to him as she was also a little person that made little person noises too. Then it was time for Brendon to say goodbye to Owen & mom, and head off back to Holland. Owen & mom's time in Eshowe passed so quickly. The weather was great and there were hardly any rainy days. It was not difficult to get up to another great day in Africa, although we won't mention the load shedding! Owen really enjoyed passing his time looking at the trees swaying in the wind in Eshowe Granny's lovely garden, the dogs, the cat, chickens and most of all the fish. He also enjoyed starting his solids. A nice change from only milk for both mom & Owen. Butternut was a hit and before long he was enjoying pear & prunes too. All too soon it was time to pack the suitcase and head back to Holland. Mom went overboard on buying Owen winter clothes for Holland so had to sit on the suitcase to close it. The bags weighted 40kg's and after composing my tearful self at the airport, as did the check-in lady & Durban Granny, I paid the excess luggage cost and headed off into the terminal to start the trek to NL. First stop Cape Town. The flight was mostly uneventful. Owen did cry inconsolably on descent as his ears were sore. Kulula staff were excellent when it came to assistance. My baggage was pushed all the way to the arrivals hall where Susan picked me up. A relaxed afternoon & good bath time set the scene for what I hoped would be a good flight. It was a good flight for Owen, who slept most of the way, but Mom got off the flight feeling a bit bleary-eyed! Each time there was turbulence mom was woken to take Owen out the bassinet and strapped to her belt. This happened about 4 times. But all was forgotten by the time we reached the arrivals hall and dad was there to meet us. Owen was the only one with dry eyes!