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Lekker by die see...

For the last couple of years, my folks have ventured down to Fish Hoek for a few days of caravan-camping at the start of the new year. This year was no different! However, over the years the arrangements have changed considerably and with just a awning up, we can't all visit for longer than the day because we can't all fit into the tent!



We arrived in time for brunch, arranged by Andel and Robyn. They prepared bacon and eggs, flap jacks, Mimosas, panfried bread, beans and more! It was finger-licking good, I say.

After our meal we lay (because we couldn't sit up very straight) around, under the gazebo playing Trivial Pursuit. Pops remains king of the cricket trivia although Andel does contend for the sport spot in general. Bonny will sing an item from any musical mentioned and Adair gave us a run for our money on the miscellaneous!

Once we'd recovered we ventured down to the beach. Natasha wasted no time in diving into the waves and Andel followed close behind her. Rob and Adair got ready for an intense tanning session, Pops and Bon took Jorja for a stroll in the sand and PJ and I continuously toyed with the idea of whether to brave the waves or not!

We enjoyed afternoon tea with local visitors, Andy and Alice Overmeyer and a trip into Town for some tea time treats. The guys sat down for as many booms of dominoes as their wives allowed and the ladies took the chance to catch up on some reading. Our Supper menu was a good ol' braai, complete with 4 types of meat and braai broodtjies! Jorja tucked in with much enthusiasm. What a fun day, filled with games, good food and wonderful Summer holiday memories!

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