Category: the parenting bunny

SUN

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SUN – Stellenbosch University’s domain name.

Well, we went there today and we saw absolutely no SUN at all. In fact, it was cold, grey and wet. And maroon – everywhere.

But while the ubiquitous maroon is pretty ugly, you can’t blame the University for the weather. We had a good look around campus and sat in on a couple of interesting seminars as the various faculties took us through their offerings.

There’s another year before LM 6000 needs to apply, but it’s good to see what’s out there. And we weren’t the only ones: so many familiar faces, it was like a Southern Suburbs day out. We could have added some wine or brandy on the way home, but we chose to be good, and got back in time to watch a nice United away win.

That’s not it, though. UCT next weekend, and we’ll be heading to other institutions over the coming weeks to try and work out just what’s the best course in the best place.

Right now, it’s time for some of last night’s curry, in an effort to warm ourselves up. More rain tomorrow onto an already saturated Western Cape: the dam level figures should be worth a look on Monday.

Part II (& III)

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Of this.

Swellendam via Hermanus today.

And then Caledon on Monday and Tuesday. Not quite sure what to expect of this weekend, but it should be fun, and even if it isn’t, we’ll make the most of it.

The weather today looks… iffy.

In Hermanus:

And in Swellendam:

But these things are out of our control, and so while we’ll prepare for the worst, we’ll hope for the best.

Photos coming up on Instagram (if I can find an internet).

And the Smalltown Western Cape Roadtrip playlist here.

Es-Cape Town Room

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Lovely family morning out testing ourselves against a local escape room.

And winning, obviously.

And then, a quick wander around the shops before lunch on the Waterfront.

I’m not sure what difference the issues in Dubai and Doha have made to the number of visitors getting over here. Cape Town isn’t quite as busy as it was 6 weeks ago, but it’s still very full of tourists, with Germans and Brits around every corner.

But this was the V&A: their natural haunt. And so what did we expect? And their Euros and Pounds are always welcome in the local economy.

Please keep spending.

First

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A quick proud dad moment, as Little Miss 6000 braved a horse high on horse medicine (the horse, not her), an unfortunate incident involving a dog at the showground, and several or more injuries to her shoulder and leg to WIN the next round of jumping at the local horse jumping show.

A glorious red and white rosette is hers, and well-deserved it was too.

A great comeback in the face of adversity.

And that wasn’t it. Because Mrs 6000 also came home with a couple of rosettes for her performances on the back of a very lively horse. It’s actually amazing to live amongst equestrian greats like these.

Of course, theirs weren’t the only great rides on the day, but I will leave other parents and partners, and their blogs to inform you about just how good their offspring and spouses were this morning.
That’s for them to crow about, not me.

A good few hours, well spent.