First of many Foodie excursions

We returned to the US Consul General south of Cape Town yesterday to register Luka's 'birth abroad' and apply for his passport.  As these things go of course the registration of birth abroad has to be sent back to Melbourne, Australia - which is the Consulate that covers Darwin.  Once they approve it, they return it to Cape Town from where they can process his passport, all of this of course hopefully in time for me to attend my July graduation at Oxford (so if you know the US Consul General in Melbourne, now would be an excellent time to let me know ;)

After shuttling back and forth between the Consul General and a local pharmacy to have proper US-sized photos taken, and a few back and forths with DHL to determine the best address to send the eventual passport to, we decided to reward ourselves with lunch at one of our new favorite spots, Bistro Sixteen82 the modernist bistro-style restaurant at Steenberg Vineyards.  Enjoying delicacies such as my pink tartare (Norwegian salmon tartare served with chilis and lime), and a Garden salad followed by a delectable dessert, we were inspired by Luka's good behavior, albeit overwhelmed by the attention he attracts.

I admit that I do prefer to stay close to home with him still, but from time to time, when we're already out I figure venturing outside the house is probably good for me, and good training for us.