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Pretoria, South Africa - 2nd February 2012

By: Katara

Tonight for supper we had some Macaroni and Cheese that Katara made for us. It was so nice I had two helpings!  :cyclops:

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Afterwards Katara's husband went to buy us some ice-cream. I had a berry flavoured sundae - Yummy!

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* Posted Feb 2, 2012, 7:06 pm [Quote] [View just this post] Go to the top of the page


Pretoria, South Africa - 3rd February 2012

By: Katara

Hi Mom!

Today I explored Katara's balcony. They have an awesome view!  :cyclops:

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We all helped Katara prepare tonight's supper. We had roasted mixed vegetables, chicken and wholewheat couscous.

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xxx Bubblegum xxx

* Posted Feb 3, 2012, 6:49 pm [Quote] [View just this post] Go to the top of the page


Groenkloof Nature Reserve, Pretoria, South Africa - 4th February 2012

By: Katara

Hi Mom!

This morning I went hiking at Groenkloof Nature Reserve with Katara and her husband.

I took some pictures along the way:

Here some African men are making and selling wooden fencing along the sidewalk.

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We drove past a McDonald's Fast Food Restaurant.

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Some road signs that I saw:

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This is the fence of the Nature Reserve.

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The big building in the background is the University of South Africa (UNISA).

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Moyo is a restaurant that serves traditional and authentic African cuisine.

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We arrived at Groenkloof Nature Reserve.

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Katara showed me a map of the park and pointed out which hiking trail we were going to do.

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Here I am enjoying the nature and the wonderful scenery.

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At the stables I met a horse! She told me that her name was "Blacky".  B)

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We did a 6km hike and there were beautiful wild flowers along the trail  :)

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I really enjoyed the day!

On the way home we stopped for some lunch. We has some chips, fish (hake) and fried calamari rings. I LOVE fish so I was very happy!

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I had a GREAT day today Mom! I wish you could be here with me!

Lots of love,
Bubblegum

* Posted Feb 5, 2012, 1:43 pm Last edited Feb 5, 2012, 1:50 pm by Katara [Quote] [View just this post] Go to the top of the page


Pretoria, South Africa - 6th February 2012

By: Katara

Hi mom!

Today I helped Katara prepare supper. We made a Courgette and Chick-pea salad. First we sliced a red onion and some baby marrow (courgette).

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Then we lightly fried it for 3-4 min.

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We added some chick-peas and dressed the salad. It was quite tasty!

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* Posted Feb 6, 2012, 6:15 pm [Quote] [View just this post] Go to the top of the page


Pretoria, South Africa - 7th February 2012

By: Katara

Hi Mom!

Today we all did some sewing! It was much fun!  :cyclops:
We are all helping Katara make a birthday present for her sister  ;)

First Katara made the legs, then we helped pin some of the pattern pieces.

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I helped Katara cut out the 'arms'

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Then we watched while Katara sewed the pieces together.

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Birthday present in progress.

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Then for supper we had Spaghetti Bolognaise. Katara made it with ostrich mince.

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Open wide!

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* Posted Feb 8, 2012, 6:22 pm [Quote] [View just this post] Go to the top of the page


Pretoria, South Africa - 9th February 2012

By: Katara

Hi Mom!

I am enjoying my stay in Pretoria - I'm getting to taste many delicious foods! Today I tried some mince samoosas, with dipping sauce that Katara bought for us. The one sauce was quite mild and sweet and the  second sauce was very HOT! I tried it, but it was too burny for me... 

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Tonight we watched "The State of the Nation Address" on television. I saw Mr Jacob Zuma - the South African president.  :)

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Just now I will go to bed - at least it is a bit cooler tonight  :rolleyes:

Good night mom!

I asked Katara how to say "Sleep well" in Afrikaans. She says I must say "Lekker slaap".

* Posted Feb 9, 2012, 6:23 pm [Quote] [View just this post] Go to the top of the page


Pretoria, South Africa - 10th February 2012

By: Katara

Hi mom,

Today it is raining...

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We spent the morning helping Katara to finish the doll for her sister's birthday. We are very proud because the doll looks beautiful!  :cyclops:

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In the afternoon we told Katara that we wanted to bake a cake.
Me, Hase, Marty and Bubblegum found a recipe in one of Katara's cookbook's.

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We creamed the eggs and castor sugar

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I sifted some flour

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Here the cake is ready to go into the oven

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Katara helped me to taste some of the batter - It tasted delicious!

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Then we put the cake into the oven. After a whilst Katara checked the cake - she said something wasn't right... We discovered we never put the butter/margarine into the batter, so the cake was a big disaster...  :( Katara didn't have enough ingredients for us to make another cake...

* Posted Feb 12, 2012, 5:12 pm [Quote] [View just this post] Go to the top of the page


Centurion Mall, Pretoria, South Africa - 11th February 2012

By: Katara

Hi mom!

Today we went to the Centurion Mall

We took some photos along the way.

We drove past the Irene Village Mall
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We arrived at the Mall

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Inside the Mall

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We also visited a bookstore

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I had a great day!

Lots of love,
Bubblegum xxx

* Posted Feb 14, 2012, 11:32 am Last edited Feb 14, 2012, 11:35 am by Katara [Quote] [View just this post] Go to the top of the page


Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa - 12th February 2012

By: Katara

Today we went to Rosebank. Rosebank is a suburb in Johannesburg.

We arrived at mall. The older section of the mall is called "The Mall of Rosebank" and the newer section is called "The Zone @ Rosebank"

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At the mall:

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Sweetie, Hase and I had some fun too!  :cyclops:

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We also visited the Rosebank Rooftop Market:

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I had a great time!

In the afternoon Katara gave Hase, Marty and Sweetie a little farewell tea. We ate some Cinnabons - it was very nice!

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I am a little sad to see them leave because for now I am the only ToyVoyager visiting Katara... Luckily Katara has other Toys to keep me company  :)

* Posted Feb 15, 2012, 8:08 am Last edited Feb 15, 2012, 8:12 am by Katara [Quote] [View just this post] Go to the top of the page


Pretoria, South Africa - 14th February 2012

By: Katara

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY MOM!

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Today I helped Katara bake some cupcakes for her husband. I had a lot of fun in the kitchen!  :)

First we gathered all the ingredients

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We creamed the margarine and castor sugar (This time Katara remembered to add the butter/margarine)

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I sifted in the flour

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We added some red food colouring in the batter

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We put the batter into cupcake liners in a muffin tin

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and placed the tin into the oven

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Then we took the cupcakes out and we allowed it to cool. We decorated the cupcakes. All finished and ready to eat!  :cyclops:

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* Posted Feb 19, 2012, 2:22 pm Last edited Feb 19, 2012, 2:25 pm by Katara [Quote] [View just this post] Go to the top of the page


Centurion Golf Village, Pretoria, South Africa - 18th February 2012

By: Katara

Hi mom!

Today I went to the driving range with Katara's husband. It was great fun!


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* Posted Feb 19, 2012, 2:34 pm Last edited Feb 19, 2012, 2:35 pm by Katara [Quote] [View just this post] Go to the top of the page


Greenstone, Johannesburg, South Africa - 22nd February 2012

By: Katara

Hi mom!

Today Katara went to visit her sister. Her sister has a garden so I played outside a bit. I asked Katara to take some photos of the nice flowers!

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The hibiscus flower was my favourite!

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For lunch we went to a restaurant inside Greenstone Shopping Centre

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We decided to order their lunch special  :)

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Afterwards we quickly went to the post office

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I also posed for a photo in a SMART car

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I had a great day!

Lots of love,
Bubblegum xxx

* Posted Feb 26, 2012, 6:13 pm Last edited Feb 26, 2012, 6:30 pm by Katara [Quote] [View just this post] Go to the top of the page


Pretoria, South Africa - 26th February 2012

By: Katara

Hi Mom!

We didn't do too much today - we had a real lazy day. Katara didn't feel like making supper so we got some Chinese take-away instead. I must admit that the food was very tasty!!  :D

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I really enjoyed the bow-tie too!!

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I am missing you Mom so I'm sending you lots of hugs and kisses!
xoxoxox
Bubblegum

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Pretoria, South Africa - 6th March 2012

By: Katara

Hi mom

Today Froggy arrived in Pretoria, South Africa. I helped him out of the stuffy enveloped and welcomed him with a hearty 'Guten Tag!'  I am very excited to have a comrade!

He shared the chocolates he brought with, with me.

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Miss you much,
Bubblegum

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Pretoria, South Africa - 8th March 2012

By: Katara

Hi Mom,

Today Katara taught me and Froggy how to make a traditional South African dish called 'Melkkos'. Directly translated it means 'milk food'. It can be eaten for breakfast or a light lunch.

First we heated three cups of milk in a pot on the stove.

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In a separate bowl we rubbed one cup of flour and 20ml of butter/margarine using our fingers. We also added a pinch of salt.

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As soon as the milk lightly started boiling, we added the butter and flour mixture. The mixture was lumpy, but Katara said that it was supposed to be that way.

We let the mixture simmer for about 15 mins, and we stirred it often.

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After 15 mins, it was ready to be served. All it needed was a generous sprinkling of cinnamon sugar. YUMMY!

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* Posted Mar 9, 2012, 7:38 pm Last edited Mar 9, 2012, 7:40 pm by Katara [Quote] [View just this post] Go to the top of the page


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