South Africa with Chloe

Dear Mummy Howlett & Farm Nursery class, I had a wonderful holiday in South Africa with Chloe and her big sister Amelia, little brother Luke and her Mummy & Daddy. It was a long flight, but I had fun with Chloe sharing her seat and her food!  The day we arrived her Daddy drove us to the wildlife park in Johannesburg where we saw lots of African animals, such as white lion, elephants, rhinos, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, snakes, camels and crocodiles.  Later we flew to Cape Town and stayed the night there. The next day we drove 5 hours to Chloe’s Grandparents new home in Great Brak, near George on the Western Cape. I met Chloe’s grandparents, cousins, aunties & uncles. It was a busy time with so many people and sometimes I had to hide in the bedroom for some quiet time!  The weather was sunny & warm. Chloe went to the beach a lot, but I didn’t go because I didn’t want to get wet or sandy! We went to a strawberry farm and picked our own strawberries; they were sweet and delicious! Chloe rode a miniature train around the field and also had a ride on a pony. Chloe’s granny took us all to feed the elephants too. Chloe was a little bit frightened as the elephant was very big, so she just watched. The elephant enjoyed the fruit and vegetables we gave her. Christmas Day was exciting with so many presents. Granny Jean cooked a delicious Christmas lunch - have you ever heard of a ‘Turducken’? It’s a Turkey, Duck & Chicken all in one!  My big news is that on New Year’s Eve I went to a party and met my girlfriend, Thandi - you can see us together in my pictures. Chloe brought her with us back to Hong Kong, so I am happy I can still see her, perhaps you can all meet Thandi too : ) On our way home to Hong Kong we had one night in Johannesburg. In the day Chloe and her family went on a horseback safari. They got very close to a giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and even saw a baby Blessbuck being born. Chloe was very brave and rode the horse all by herself. Chloe’s Daddy flew us back to Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific, so I helped Chloe’s Mummy look after her, Amelia & Luke for the long flight home!  Chloe & I would like to say goodbye now and hope you enjoyed reading about Arnaldo’s adventures in South Africa. Love from, Arnaldo & Chloe xxx

 

Chloe’s sister, Amelia with me and the elephant as she was too nervous to get close!

 

Crocodile in the background

Chloe’s cousins, auntie, uncle, Amelia, Luke and her Mummy

Enjoying the sunset at Christmas with Thandi!

Having a rest with Thandi