June 5 -7, 2015 Vaal dam We awoke to a frosty morning, full of anticipation for our 4x4 driving adventure. A local recreational area (a disused quarry that has been turned into a lovely picnic area & lake) also has a very challenging 4x4 driving track. Off we went with Darrell in his Toyota Prada leading the way. We had a great day, learnt a lot and I'm very impressed with how well Pumba handled the ups and downs of the track, and how competently Ray handle...

June 1 - 4, 2015 Gauteng & surrounds I was welcomed at Oliver Thambo airport by Ray & Darrell after an uneventful but long day. Home for dinner, intros to Rays pride & joy Pumba the 4x4, catch up with Darrell & Linda and a good nights sleep. Over the next couple of days we sorted out a few car jobs, did some Mall crawling & shopping & caught up with one of Rays 3rd cousins that Facebook had facilitated meeting. Cousin Lorna & husba...

A slight delay of inward bound flight makes an interesting few hours of people watching at Sydney airport. Good on Qantas for complimentary refreshment vouchers

18 August - 22 August - Canada- Vancouver to New Zealand - Auckland Our hotel is very central so after a leisurely start we explored Canada Wharf, booked a day trip to Whistler for the following day & then walked along the waterfront to Stanley park & then followed the seawall around the park (9km).The waterfront is beautifully laid out with wide walkways & cycle paths & it was lovely seeing lots of people out & about. Stanley Park is an am...

13 August to 17 August - UK-London to Canada - Vancouver Our last week has arrived very quickly .... Our social calendar is pretty busy with catching up with an family friend, dinners with Angus & colleagues plus of course watching & participating in a game of office rounders. We also needed to make the most of our time with our precious babies & toddler - lunch at a nearby pub after last minute shopping with the twins & a trip with Joseph to El...