So this weekend...
We had the Oktobertanz at my son's school. I don't really like beer but I still consumed a fair amount( the bar was under the stage on the other side of the hall so it was easier to drink the jugs of beer then to walk there). Andrew put a lavender flower in his hair and the night went steadily downhill. We left before 11(night without baby means we want to sleep) but I am told the party only ended at 4am.
Zoey discovered biltong... just like every good SA baby should. So far it's a hit.
On Saturday I took my Mom, Alena and Ewan to watch my father take part in the re-enactment of the Battle of Talana in Dundee. The weather was freezing cold and drizzly. However Ewan loved every minute of it. My Dad belongs to a group called the Dundee Die Hards. The idea is to keep history alive for the younger generation. They have taken part in movies and a number of big events all over the country. Here he is in uniform with Ewan.
All Ewan could talk about was how Papa had shot the bad guys. It's a great day out and if you ever see an advert for one of their re-enactments or even drills you should really go along and watch. Poor Alena was at first frightened as the noise of the thunder flashes and rifles(firing blanks) is very loud. The battle is as realistic as they can make it. The Boers even had a few young boys on their side. The ambulance men are all Indian and they have women as camp followers.
Afterwards Ewan had great fun playing on the old mining equipment at the museum.
Sunday was spent at home trying to keep warm.
Ewan is so sweet with Zoey that it just breaks my heart. He says that he is her superhero that will always look after her.
On a work note I am writing a book for children aged about 6-9 years old. I am just stuck on giving the little rhino who is the lead character a name. Any thoughts? The book is an adventure story and involves the young rhino setting out with his friends to find the one animal who can help after the rhinos mother is hurt by poachers.
After years working in conservation I can't quite let go of that part of my life. I am hoping to be able to give part of the proceeds to anti-poaching operations in Kruger.
