Ratanga Junction

We had a wonderful day at Ratanga Junction doing all sorts of thrill rides. The highlight was doing The Sling Shot where you're lifted high into the air, then propelled between two poles. Terrifying but very exhilarating, and a fantastic way to bond with Sam and Matthew who did it with me. The Monkey Falls was also a lot of fun, and we got wonderfully wet.  All in all, a really fun day.

Jo, after her first ever go on The Cobra

The Sling Shot (!!!)

Monkey Falls

Volleyball on Camps Bay beach

Brendan and Eva were in Cape Town at the same time as me, so we organised a big game of volleyball on Camps Bay beach.  All the old volleyball crowd came, and Russell and Heather joined us too.  So much fun!!  I impressed everyone with my power serve, great to find out I haven't lost it even after over 10 years of non use.

Easter dinner with mum and Mike

Delicious lamb and the best trifle I've ever tasted.

Easter breakfast at Groot Constantia

A fun morning eating a delicious breakfast, then exploring the room and "dungeons" of Groot Constantia with Matt who was rather more cautious of the dark than me!  Finally a lovely walk with the family through the fields to an old pool where I performed a very wet leap! 

Two Ocean's Fun Run

I had every intention of keeping up with my little nephew on this 5 km fun run but after 5 minutes I realised that was going to be impossible!  So I took it easy and enjoyed walking and chatting with Jo, punctuated by some occasional running.  We didn't break any speed records, but thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere.  And we had enough energy to sprint the last 100 metres to the finish in front of all the crowds!!

Party at an apple farm in Elgin

We went to the birthday party of Kaitlin, Richard and Kerry's daughter. It was held on their parent's apple farm. What an absolutely gorgeous setting!  The kids (and adults) had a wonderful time cycling and frolicking in the pool, enjoying the gorgeous weather. Lots of great food too.  All in all, a wonderful day.

Thanks, Jo, for most of the great photos below.