6th Anniversary

For the fist time since Rea was born Pranvera and I took serval hours ‘off’ to enjoy our 6^th wedding anniversary by hiring a speedboat to cruise 40 minutes outside of Maputo and drop us off at Xefina, a very small deserted island very close to the mainland but a feeling of isolation and peace as if miles away from any civilization. We enjoyed a nice long walk to see the old Portuguese prison falling away into the ocean and then had a wine and cheese sundowner celebration on  the stories of our past and the adventures yet to be. The weather and sunset could not have been more perfect as we motored back to port to join the family and Stacey for her last night with us at a 4 year old bday party in the American compound among close friends. 

South Africa Outings

Despite spending days into nights centered around Rea in our nice SA home, we did mobilize the stroller, diaper bag, baby Bjorn, car seat and ourselves to enjoy several different day outings outside of Nelspruit SA. About an hour drive to HazyView we found the outdoor adventure capital of Kruger Game Park. From quad bikes to zip wire tree adventures to microlite flights the only thing a post pregnant mother and infant could do was the Elephant Sanctuary which was an educational close in counter with two rescued elephants. A great way for Adi to learn more about them as well as touch and interact. My sister Stacey also shared an intimate moment with one.

 

And another day trip to some local caves was a fun experience for us all and the first time for Adi. Baby Rea was cashed out in the carrier each time so he loved the attention.  Afterward I enjoyed a natural pedicure by flesh eating fishies. Certainly not for those that are ticklish.

Another day found us at a Chimpanzee rehabilitation center with about 40 of these very entertaining animals. They each had a sad story to ‘tell’ but it was great to see them ‘in the wild’ and again learn about them. Our trip was cut short by afternoon rains but Adi and Stacey visited the park again to interact with them.