Better than Fondue!!

We have been keeping busy here, school activities and farewell parties as friends are getting ready to depart for new places in the world.

Our German friends hosted us for an outstanding night last night and introduced us to a Swiss tradition that they have adopted, it is called Raclette, and its like fondue but even more fun, because everyone makes their own pans of whatever creations they like.  I foolishly did not take any pictures of us cooking and enjoying our great meal, however here is a story all about it..http://www.styleathome.com/food-and-entertaining/party-planner/all-about-raclette/a/27840 

Charlie kept cooking things (because it was so much fun) then not finishing them, so Greg had to eat more than he planned.  As we drove home we were thinking of all the friends it would be fun to have Raclette nights with!  Our buddies head home to Germany soon and we will miss all of our adventures with them.

Charlie has been kicking off his Saturday mornings playing tag rugby at school.

He is about to do the kickoff in this photo!  He really enjoys rugby and it will be sad to think he may not play it again after we leave!

The girls and I went to their school to watch the Senior Girls and their dates arrive for the Matric Dance, I could call it the porsche parade, as everyone arrives in crazy cars.

 Here is the picture of the hall set up for the formal dinner, South Africans don't mess around when it comes to party planning...

This one wasn't a porche..they have bleacher set up for everyone to come and watch the arrivals, and they had mini glasses of sherry for the spectators.  Sherry is a very common drink here, especially in the "winter".

We had a little fun beforehand in the photo booth...

Kelly is a certified Ice Hockey Ref in South Africa, we think she may be the only girl ref on the continent. She has refereed Charlie's game two times now.  We staged a photo of Charlie trying to buy some favoritism with the ref prior to the game...he is handing her a 100 Rand note.

Yes, our team is the Pretoria Capitals...does the logo look familiar??

That's all the news for now...busy planning some more trips, stay tuned!