Vacation

We have just returned from a great holiday in the USA. Ned's high school/grammar school reunion in Carmel, California was a long weekend of fun! His former classmates are really interesting people. The mayor of Carmel gave us a guided tour of the Sunset Centre (which was the grammar school). Their theatre is state-of-the-art and Carmel has a community facility to be very proud of. After many social events we ended our trip spending a few days in Washington, D.C. More socialising with old friends - dinner in Bethesda, dinner at their home in Wheaton; we seem to eat a lot! Our favourite restaurants (new the Convention Centre, where we stayed) are Tony Chang's and Ella's. Favourite museum is the brand new Newseum. As a journalist and photographer I found much inspiration from those who bring us the news. The fun part was being able to report the news 'live'. I choked in the middle and finished by giggling so I know where my talent does not lie. All things come to an end. Our trip home on South African Airways was really good even though we fly cattle class: what a great airline. Now it's time to catch up on all the news with friends and family!

My World

I live in Umhlanga Rocks, on the east coast of South Africa. I am passionate about my village, its trees, even the vervet monkeys that swing through our lives. This special place has beautiful beaches, a seaside promenade, outdoor restaurants and a carefree attitude. The weather is warm all year. The people are friendly.



My world includes the community and its goings-on. I want (and need to) know as much as possibly can about it, because I am a freelance journalist, and write for community newspapers and magazines. The people of Umhlanga are active in every thinkable committee and organisation to make life better for all: the environment, beautifying Umhlanga, urban improvement, animal welfare and rehabilitation of street kids; you name it, and you will find the same committed individuals working on it. It's nice to know that there are people around me who care. And I care about these people, and try to lighten their lives with my articles; or expose issues that impact detrimentally on our lifestyle so that we can all stand up for what we believe in.