Well, after a wonderful 10 days, Jo has returned to South Africa. Having her to stay has been a real tonic for me and I know Ally has loved it too. She has been a bright beam of sunshine in our lives.
Highlights of her stay
- The way in which Jo navigated her own way to Manly by foot and ferry like a true Sydney pro
- A great weekend away, shopping and picnicking at Berry and munching hot doughnuts - and lazing on the white sands of Jervis Bay. Not to mention a game of Articulate where Jo amazed us with her brilliant skills in describing obscure words like "catalyst". Kerri and I were severely trounced.
- Our joint efforts in re-writing the legal affidavits for Jo's visa (a real joint effort) and the great way in which it paid off when Jo was granted her visa (in Parramatta of all places)
- Running up the stairs to catch the trains with Ally
- Shoe shopping in Parramatta
- Exploring the coves around Waverton with Ally
- A brisk and refreshing walk at Bondi beach, followed by lots of shopping and perusing at Bondi Junction
- A special day at Watson's Bay exloring the cliffs and houses, lazing on the beach (Camp Cove), walking to the lighhouse and enjoying fish and chips
- Catching our first McMahons Point bus almost to our door
- Enjoying my birthday dinner of lamb, salad and scrumptious roast potatos
- Picnicing in our park with Andreas, Ingrid and Sebastian. Poor Jo was attacked by mozzies after dark - a bit of a lowlight
- Lots of lovely cups of tea - never knew Jo loved her tea so much
- Lots of Muscato wine - delicious sweet wine that tastes like grape juice
- Walking further than I've walked before along the Manly Scenic Walk (on a swelteringly hot day), including a swim in the rock pools and lazing in the shadows of a lovely cove
- A day of house viewing in St Ives where we saw 2 nice places
- Getting to know the Sydney suburbs
- A dinner party with lots of great laughs at Eva and Brendan's.
- My mankini (can't believe Jo saw me in it!)
- Our house warming party where Jo got to meet all our friends. Her carrot cake and chocolate cake were definite winners
- Her lovely card and nougat and Xmas Koala that she left for us in her room when she left
All in all, its been a great time and we'll sorely miss Jo. We wish her a safe trip home and a happy reunion with her family.
3 comments:
sounds like a wonderful time for you all BUT i'm a bit concerned about you owning a mankini!!!!
yes indeed, it was a recent present from Brendan and Eva - it came in the Borat DVD!
It was the best 11 days I could have wished for!! Thanks for making it so special. I love your latest entry - now I don't have to write a diary!! Love you both. Jo xx
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