There are definitely very clear pros and cons to living here in South Africa. And some that are sort of nebulous but niggling that bother me in the middle of the night.
Happy Hols From South Africa
Christmas Day is just around the corner and for me, it’s going to be a very mellow time. The whole thing is so much more low key here than in the States, much more my style. Although the consumerism is becoming more prevalent than it used to be, it’s still not the overblown, over-hyped holiday it is there.
Learning to Live a New Life
All Moved In
Living Life
Living here is like living anywhere!
I’ve made a point of “being here” as a resident and not a tourist, in order to really know what it’s like to be a South African again.
It’s actually a bit surprising, as I really thought things would be different. But they really aren’t! I have my same routines and spend time working and reading and just being here. Things are familiar and I wonder if I was in a different country, it would be difficult? Not that I am planning on finding out any time soon.
The Trials of Living in Africa
My office this morning is the veranda that looks out onto the very green grass and the fever trees with their weaver bird nests, where the birds are very busy finishing off their new homes. Their chattering and chirping can get quite noisy! As can the frogs in the pond at night. I had to close the window the other night, as their croaking was so loud, I couldn’t go to sleep. Oh, the trials of living in Africa!
Down in the Cape
Getting in the Swing of Things
It’s years since I watched a rugby game, and have forgotten (or maybe never knew) the rules! But regardless, it was so exciting as the Bokke trounced England. And what a boost for South Africa in general. The excitement, at least temporarily, united the country. Everywhere was a sea of green and gold rugby jerseys and the rallying cry, “Go Bokke!”