After the race.

On Saturday after the race, we were invited for breakfast/brunch at Lynette and Derricks house (my mom's brother and sister-in-law). They live in Newlands close to where the race finished (and started) so it was a good idea! The kids absolutely LOVE going there - for a few reasons but the 2 main ones are "Big Tessa" and the garden.

Big Tessa is their German Shepherd (Small Tessa is my moms cross something or other!).

Abigail absolutely loves Tessa,

Niave is a bit more weary, after all they are about the same height!!

But after a while they get used to each other. They have a mutual love of all things watery!

The girls love to explore the garden which is really beautiful - lots of purple at the moment. It is really like an expedition for them as there are so many little pathways and bushes and interesting plants and trees.

We also got to chat to my cousin, who has recently immigrated to Australia. Skype is amazing!

While we were yacking and listening to all his tales of Oz, Niave had great fun with all the +/-35 year old Fisher Price toys that are still going strong and still very much enjoyed by the next generation.

And for some (i.e. the previous generation!) the strain of waking up at 4 a.m. two days in a row was just too much!!

Thanks for a lovely morning and a lovely breakfast.