Back from kayaking in one piece (apart from a few small pieces the sandflies took) - Yippee! But wow - what an absolutely stunning part of the world. Relentlessly beautiful. Vying for top highlight with our Doubtful Sound trip. There was some rather large swell and choppy weather on the last day, but generally bravery was most required for the long-drops.

Returned to hear that Rob has been offered a good post in Pietermaritzburg (after the midnight interview at Mount Cook!). The area is not really 'home' to either of us, so it feels a bit strange, but as it sinks in we are getting excited about the prospect of exploring a new part of the country. Bad luck to those of you hoping to come and visit us in Cape Town! However, the town is the gateway to the Drakensburg, our beautiful mountain region, so keep the plans rolling....

Now off to celebrate with dinner in an actual restaurant - what luxury!

(Rob and the mother lens.)