Hotel Muller was able to open its doors once again to welcome more friends for Australia. It was great to have Robert and Elizabeth come and join us for about 10 days in Zimbabwe. We picked these guys up from Vic Falls airport and spent a couple of days chilling around Vic Falls seeing the locals sights and witnessing the master of negotiation (Robert) as he went around the local markets bartering like a true local. To be honest I am used to seeing a more firing negotiation style as Jodi normally goes straight for the jugular and does not give up until she gets what she wants … Robert on the other hand has a more relaxed negotiation technique … different methodologies … both generally have a fairly good outcome.
After our adventures around the Falls we were able to take Robert and Elizabeth out to Willow Park and showed them what we have been up to this year. I have to pass on a HUGE thanks to these guys because they were eager to get in and help with some painting. Our aim was to get four of the dorm window frames and doorframes painted in a few hours … this task is a lot more time consuming than what we first expected with the dark brown gloss paint… instead of completing four we did get one done in our time out there. I have to admit though … the job that was done on that one dorm was done with meticulous care and precision and looks an absolute treat.
The time spent with Robert and Elizabeth was fantastic, it was great to catch up with them and find out all the things that have been happening back in Brisbane since we have left.
After our adventures around the Falls we were able to take Robert and Elizabeth out to Willow Park and showed them what we have been up to this year. I have to pass on a HUGE thanks to these guys because they were eager to get in and help with some painting. Our aim was to get four of the dorm window frames and doorframes painted in a few hours … this task is a lot more time consuming than what we first expected with the dark brown gloss paint… instead of completing four we did get one done in our time out there. I have to admit though … the job that was done on that one dorm was done with meticulous care and precision and looks an absolute treat.
The time spent with Robert and Elizabeth was fantastic, it was great to catch up with them and find out all the things that have been happening back in Brisbane since we have left.
3 comments:
Hey nice pics and stories once again! Thanks for busting Robert's cover as a painter. Now we know, next working bee the fella is going to up a ladder the whole day thanks to you! Hey I think you should start a travel agency: ZimbabweBound Tours. Most of the church will have been by the end of next year!
We have storms assailing us this week, hail wind and lots of water.
Congratulations on now being able to call your bakkie a 'bakkie', all you need now is to learn that it's not a 4X4!
Keep well, you are still in our hearts & minds and prayers!
cheers, Stan
Hey nice pics and stories once again! Thanks for busting Robert's cover as a painter. Now we know, next working bee the fella is going to up a ladder the whole day thanks to you! Hey I think you should start a travel agency: ZimbabweBound Tours. Most of the church will have been by the end of next year!
Graeme & teresa
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