Christmas holiday 2002

Well, we did the big family visit thing again this year. First two weeks in South Africa (8-20 December), and second two weeks in Belgium (21 December to January 5th). And another half a week or so on aeroplanes.

Fortunately, the travelling wasn't as bad as expected; the kids did pretty well. And everyone loved them. We even felt rested at times.
I'd still prefer to stay in Vancouver this year.

Yes, mostly pics of family this time, but that's why we went visiting. And to improve Tim and Megan's Flemish a bit (which it did). Just a pity that some pics were spoiled in developing; and some by that bright camera flash.

Megan liked picking up pretty stones and shells from the beach. Tim got cold in the wind and wanted to go home from the beach. Granny McTavish was delighted to see Tim and Megan. Tim enjoyed fishing in the pool with his new net (from the Moores). ... and pouring water in and out of the pool was great fun too! Granny enjoyed the sun but found it difficult to walk back. Beachsand was lots of fun, once the wind had died down. Tim had fun in the sea, but was wary of the waves. Megan had fun but also whined and fussed a lot. Great family pic from our stay in Johannesburg!  (Great weather too) Granny McTavishs three great-grandchildren, together! (Hi Amy!) We had to put on sunscreen every day in SA of course; lots of sun! It was warm enough (in Johannesburg) that Tim and Megan wanted to run around nude Megan in the bird park (Monte Casino) Bird park.  Megan needed to be carried a lot (tired). My favourite two ladies! Megan loves the mini-trolleys in some supermarkets! Tim did very well reading (the pictures) on his own Thanks for this gorgeous pic, Megan! Tim and Megan wanted to play at the pool, so Pia put on her costume too. Friday Dec 20; Gennae visited again, with Amy (eating yoghurt). In Belgium, it was too cold and wet to go outside much. Tim listened to tapes. Oma Miet and Oma Jella, with Pia and Megan - four generations. Oma Miet and Jella with Pia and the kids Granny Rose also came to visit.  The kids had lots of fun with both grandmothers! Granny Rose at the station (on her way back to England). Oops. The flash doesn't work well with those reflective strips. Tim enjoyed seeing all the many trains in Belgium. The stop--train (local). Megan at the ice-skating (watching from the side). Megan- enlargement. Tim went ice-skating, but mostly just held on while Pia supported him. Oma Miet.  January 3, 2003. Pia and the kids with Oma Miet. Cheese! Oma Jella showed the kids her open fireplace with fire; they were impressed. Opa John at Heathrow airport (January 5, 2003).

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