Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree!

I just couldn't wait any longer! Had to have one now!! =)

On the weekend we bought a little Christmas tree and set it up. It makes everything so much more cheery! Especially when it is grey and misty outside...  We really wanted a real one this year but they are not available yet and since we will be away over Christmas it may not be worth getting one this year, bleakness. So we decided to get an artificial one instead. Justin wanted to get the massive very life-like looking one for 150 euro but I said no! What a grump hey. Maybe when the sales are on... But this little one is cute and does the job. If we are here for Christmas next year we can get a real tree. Apparently Christmas and Sinterklaas don't get on and putting up a Christmas tree during Sinterklaas is a big no no, lol. 

We had some other social activities on the weekend too. On Friday night one of Bron's work colleagues had a birthday party which we went to. Was nice to hang out socially and for Justin to meet some of Bron's work people. Justin also got to meet Gus!, the awesome labradoodle who sometimes comes to work with his parents. Too much of cuteness! He is my answer to my need for a constant supply of dog loves

Our neighbours (our landlord's brother Ferdinand & his wife Femke) have their own business making and selling cards and other home-made goodies. On Saturday afternoon we joined them for a 'kaartenparty'; think Tupperware Party but with cards. Was nice to hang out with them and chat a bit. Unfortunately we learned that Ferdinand has cancer in his leg and is waiting for further tests etc. Very sad. 

Justin was approached by his cricket club to coach the under 16 side. This past Sunday he had his first coaching session. I think it went well. The boys are enthusiastic but Justin is going to have a hard time teaching them not to try hit every ball for a six and to bowl, not throw the ball! This coming Sunday Justin has another coaching session and then probably some more in January. 

This coming weekend we have been invited to a Sinterklaas party! Sounds like we are going to play a yankee-swop type game.  And with the merry season soon upon us we have some other social activities lined up =)

So, saw on News24 about Black Tuesday in SA. What is up with this secrecy bill? Seriously. I love the Nando's ad's though, they are always so sharp. 

Thanks Shell & Graham for the awesome epic update of the Inka Trail & the climb up Machu Pichu! Sounds epic!! Sorry to hear you are stuck in Bolivia =/ Hope it sorts out soon! Thinking of you! Keep the pics and updates coming! 

Have a good week! 

x 

Dreaming of an African Christmas...

Our little tree! Complete with gifts =)