Thursday, 31 May 2007

Devesh's 2nd

From Devesh's 2nd ...


On May 19th it was a big day for little Devesh (Thelo's nephew) as he turned 2. The amount of presents will be probably enough for the whole next year and included a stunning bicycle and a go-cart (and a little Werder Bremen soccer ball ;o)).

What was announced as a small party hosted about 65 people in total, but I was told that was just a small part of the family. I tried to memorize as many names as possible, but that is not easy (separate blog entry about South African names will follow). Such a kind family, I really enjoyed afternoon and evening. And collected about fifty invitations to visit their homes ;)

I am sure Devesh (who by the way is the only South African calling me Benny) had a great day as he looked satisfied when falling asleep in his mother's arms in the end...

For all the pics click HERE.

Tuesday, 22 May 2007

Winter is coming...

...und ploetzlich ist es schweinekalt... am Wochenende noch gemuetlich warm, faellt die temperatur gestern nacht mal eben auf -5 grad. Hab mir dann auch heute erstmal einen vernuenftigen Oelheizkoerper gekauft, der von meinem Vermieter bringts nicht so wirklich, ist mehr so ein etwas groesserer Toaster.

Heute war sonniger schoener tag, aber sehr kalter Wind.

Fast wie zu Hause...
Aber selbst fuer mich ist das teilweise nicht wirklich angenehm, da kann man sich ja denken wie das fuer die Einheimischen hier ist. Auf jeden Fall sitzen momentan 75% aller Teilnehmer bei einem Meeting mit Jacke da, lustiger Anblick.

Sunday, 20 May 2007

Cyril's 30th

A few days before my Germany trip Cyril and Vanessa invited for Cyril's 30th birthday into the Saigon in Rivonia. Celebrations included some delicious Thai food, a thai massage (see pictures), my introduction to the South African "suitcase" (ein leckerer Kurzer) and meeting many nice people.

Thanks guys, it is always a pleasure enjoying your two's company!

The album can be found here:

Birthday Cyril

Tuesday, 15 May 2007

Being home...

...was very nice and included:
  • Surprising (almost) everybody
  • Watching Werder being kicked out of the UEFA CUP :( at Jule's
  • Driving to Airbus to pick up a phone
  • A poker night in Bremen Findorf
  • A German Braai evening including bike tour in Meinershausen
  • A 60th birthday party (what a long day) ;) in Lilienthal
  • "Dancing into the May" at Bjoern's and the Bremer Domshof (city centre)
  • Trip to Duesseldorf
  • Visiting Vodafone Germany
  • Enjoying Alt Beer in the Duesseldorf Altstadt with Maggi, Sandro and big Rob
  • English breakfast with Big D. Daniel Weber in Dortmund
  • Stone Shopping with Vanessa and Moritz in Celle
  • Watching DSDS finals (German Idols) at Andi's, Congrats to Mark Mitleid.
  • and much more...
I enjoyed it a lot and thanks to everbody for hosting me. Of course you are very welcome to stay with me in SA ;)

Cheers!

Wednesday, 02 May 2007

The German ABC

There are quite a few German influences in South Africa and also Germans (and Austrians) living down here. My colleague Louis, who is eagerly learning German, took me and Thelo the the German country club in Rivonia to play some Kegeln (NOT Bowling) with his German class the other day, unfortunately I do not have any pictures of that event.

Also German can be learned at school with helpful songs as being performed by Anneline and Thea in this award deserving video:



Directed by Bob (behind the camera) next to his and Thea's bar in their very warm and inviting residence in northern Midrand the German ABC is being performed at its best.

Thanks again guys for a lovely evening.