18 October 2008
So after much waiting and smsing to Steven re the car, we got an automatic to see us through the week. Then off we went to get some rest, on the way Les phoned to say that they wanted to go shopping for Lunch on Sunday, Aline was not at home , so we went through to Debs and Dave who were on their way out too....oh dear....we chatted to Debs and Dave for a short time then went back to Aline as Les and Paul were not home yet. On reaching Aline's house (she did not know we were coming), we buzzed and told her it was a delivery from DHL in my most afrikaans voice I could muster in English. I could hear she was suspicious, she came walking down the driveway and stopped short when she saw Jessica standing at the gate. Then she saw me and just stood there, it was quite funny to see the shock and disbelief on her face and then just happiness that we were there. It was so nice to be back in SA and to see my best friend again and to just chat and chat and chat...... After a long visit, I...