As I lived in South Africa so long, I don't really know my English relatives, so it was great to see so many of them, and on such a happy occasion too. The party started at 2pm and the weather was superb so we were able to be in the garden for most of the time. There were 4 generations there, from newborn babies right up to great-grandparents, so starting the celebrations at 2pm was a brilliant idea.
Michelle liked it too and was glad to meet up with her 2nd cousin Karen again. She and Karen have a striking physical likeness. I think everyone enjoyed it, including Sean.
After the party, Sean and I stopped for a coke in a pub and his children came to join us there for a while. They are both music teachers who live in the area. Later, because I had gone beyond my health limits, I was nauseous. When that settled, I slept, but when I woke on Sunday, I felt as if I had been hit by a train. As soon as I got home, I went to bed. I'm having ME 'payback' but it is worth it. It was a lovely family event, and I'm looking forward to the next one.
Here is a photo of their fish pond:
And Sean:
And the family:
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