December 22

I thought that by being organised yesterday, we could have a more relaxed day today, but it does not look as though this will be the case.

I message Ritz:
Me: Hello.  How well equipped is the kitchen?  We will need to make Christmas lunch.  Do you have any roasting dishes?
Ritz: All should be there.  We have had no ZESA since 6am!!!!!!!😝
Me: OK, just need to know if I need to bring anything as I don't want Christmas to be a disaster.
Ritz: Family is what matters, not things.

Her last comment leaves me quite confused.  What does she mean?  I only want to know if there is anything we should bring.  I pack half the kitchen into a box.

Just before we go to bed, I receive another message:
Ritz: Please come well before 5pm.  Late arrivals will not be tolerated (sorry 😀😀😀)

It's a long way from Bulawayo to the Bvumba.  To expect us to get there by 5pm is asking quite a lot.