Gorgeous Man’s contract in South Africa was for 6 years. This year was our sixth year and so Gorgeous Man has been looking for work elsewhere.
I’m happy to say that he has secured a new position. But life is a little hectic right now. I finish work on November 30 and we have removalists booked to come and pack 90% of the house on Friday the 2nd of December. They will leave our beds up and we will camp among boxes for the weekend and then on Monday the 5th of December they will finish the last little bit of packing and load the boxes and furniture into the shipping container.
We then fly to Zambia the next day. We decided that since one of the biggest costs to doing an African safari is actually getting to Africa that we should do safari as a way to say goodbye to the African continent. So we’ve hired a 4WD with roof top tents and will spend three weeks in the bush. We have taken Gorgeous Girl on safari twice now, and both times we have failed to see elephants. Gorgeous Man has assured her that she will see elephants on this trip.
After our safari we fly back to Cape Town for 2 days to close bank accounts and do that last minute stuff and head to Australia just in time for New Year. We will have roughly a month in Australia and then we will head to our new destination.
I’ll share our new destination once medical checks have been passed and visas issued, because I’m suspicious like that.
Unfortunately, we cannot take FatBoy, our cat, with us and so are still looking for a home for him. If you are in Cape Town and would love a friendly cat to snuggle with I’d love to hear from you.
Blog posting will be intermittent until February, 2012 (when we will be settled in our new house) as I will not have regular access to a computer while we are in Zambia, and in Australia will have to rely on friends and family for computer and internet access.
We are sad to be leaving South Africa, but excited by new possibilities and adventures that lie ahead.
Wow, sounds like you have a couple of exciting months ahead of you
Enjoy your Safari, and good luck on your new adventure!
Fingers crossed that medical checks and visas will happen without any problems. So glad that Gorgeous Man found a new job and jealous of you spending New Year in Australia. Best of luck on your adventure.
I can ask my sister-in-law if she would like a cat. (she already has one)
Good luck Ruth. Remember the first time that we met, you told me that most probably it would happen, when gorgeous girl had 5 years old. See everything has its place!!! Wherever your going you will make it happen, your family is strong, and together you guys can defeat hurricanes!!!!!!
Can’t wait to ear from you again, next year.
Mean while have a lekker holiday.
Glad to hear things are going forward. Best of luck for the moving, medical tests and resettling. Things will be hectic, but we will wait patiently for the blogposts and interesting stories you will tell.
Ruth, I’m excited to hear of your new adventures! Can’t wait to hear where you’ll be living and that GG actually did see elephants. Safe travels!
Can’t wait to read about your safari and other adventures. Enjoy it all. Hope to hear soon where your new home will be. As you are not allowed to bring a cat along, I expect it to be an island (but which one). Do try to post once in a while, even if it is on Facebook
WOW, Ruth!!!!!!!
I wish I could take Fat Boy.
WOW! What excitement at your house!
We’ll be standing by, awaiting anxiously for the news.
Are you on facebook? Might be easier to keep track of you!
Good Luck in everything, take lots of pictures, we’ll be waiting on you (((hugs))).
Have a safe trip back to Australia, Ruth! And all the best, fingers crossed for everything to work out fine for where you’re going next. Take good care of GM, GG and yourself and I’ll be here when you get back!
How exciting! I wish you stress free days ahead and good luck with the transition!
dear family of 3 have a wonderful few weeks esp on safari, may many elephants cross your path!!! Saving Chrissy goodies till we see you in Aussie! There’s plenty of room to stay with us as long as you want if you need a place. Love to all r
You could move here to the states and bring your cat with you! I’ve love to have all of you here!
Good luck in your adventures and take care of that Georgous Family of yours.
Wow – big news! Good luck with the chaos of moving – and with the final details! Very curious about where you’ll be. Have fun in Zambia!
Hello Ruth gosh what a lot has happened since I last checked in. You may not read this for some time but sending you my very best wishes as you begin your new adventures. Gorgeous girl really is gorgeous, the years do go quickly and before you know it they are grown up. I wish you a safe safari and a very happy christmas and a very happy new year. Anne x
That sounds like so much fun! Enjoy enjoy! See you when you get back.
Have a wonderful time on safari – and come on elephants!!