Well one week left until I head off to Cape Town, I'll be in the plane this time next week. Said goodbye to my sister today and got quite emotional, which I thought I wouldn't. I'm going to miss you big sis. Of course I'll miss your sprogs too, but hey you offer the more stimulation conversation so I'll miss you more (and your cookies)!
Well looking at the weather report I'm not sure I want to go back to England, even for 5 days. It hit 37 degrees today here in France, and not a cloud in the sky. I'm not looking forward to reverting back to trousers and waterproof jacket tomorrow!
Wednesday 25 August 2010
Thursday 19 August 2010
Accommodation sorted
Right, that's my accommodation sorted for the first few days in Cape Town. I'm staying in the Backpack & Africa Travel Centre with great views of Table Mountain, Google street view is great for having a peak at what it looks like! The place has a swimming pool, bar, and wi-fi, what more could you ask for? Also voted the best hostel in Africa last year and only £11.50 a night! Granted I'll be sharing a room with seven other people, but I'm sure I'll cope. Maybe I should also pack some earplugs just in case!
Right so that is most things sorted now, just need to get the last of my jabs. I will have just arrived in Cape Town two weeks today and can't wait and counting down the days.
Right so that is most things sorted now, just need to get the last of my jabs. I will have just arrived in Cape Town two weeks today and can't wait and counting down the days.
Friday 13 August 2010
Lazing about in France
Well I thought it was about time I added a new post, although there isn't much about travel yet. But thought I should try and keep at least some of you interested before I set off so some of you are still following me by September! Actually that's very presumptuous of me, I am assuming that there are people other than Bex currently reading my blog!
Right, back again after a quick 15 minute break to rock a crying baby (Owen) back to sleep again. Well that's one of the things I've been doing down here along with trying to help keep that Duracell bunny of a sister of his entertained too. She seems to have endless energy, and is also particularly fond of ordering us all about. Can't imagine where she got that from! A couple of days ago she ordered her nana into her play house and refused to let her leave! I have included evidence below so that her father can't deny it happened!
Well apart from entertaining children obviously I'm enjoying lots of nice food and wine. Oh and lots of time in the swimming pool, which is where I'm headed now.
Just under 3 more weeks until I hit Cape Town, can't wait. I suppose I should do something about accommodation, or maybe just head for the beach!
Right, back again after a quick 15 minute break to rock a crying baby (Owen) back to sleep again. Well that's one of the things I've been doing down here along with trying to help keep that Duracell bunny of a sister of his entertained too. She seems to have endless energy, and is also particularly fond of ordering us all about. Can't imagine where she got that from! A couple of days ago she ordered her nana into her play house and refused to let her leave! I have included evidence below so that her father can't deny it happened!
Well apart from entertaining children obviously I'm enjoying lots of nice food and wine. Oh and lots of time in the swimming pool, which is where I'm headed now.
Just under 3 more weeks until I hit Cape Town, can't wait. I suppose I should do something about accommodation, or maybe just head for the beach!
Saturday 7 August 2010
Friday 6 August 2010
My new nephew Owen
Well here is the first picture of my new nephew Owen, isn't he cute!
Well I've been down in the south of France now since Tuesday, it still hasn't really hit me yet that I've got no work for a year. I'm just enjoying lounging about and helping my sister look after Matilda and Owen. I must say it does feel very good to know that I won't be going back to work when I leave here. And also that I'm not going to get a phone call from FL half way through asking me to work!
Well I now am officially homeless and jobless and living out of a rucksack. Feels good to have so much less stuff to worry about. Sorry dad but your garage is pretty much useless now as I've filled it from floor to ceiling with all my things!
Well I've been down in the south of France now since Tuesday, it still hasn't really hit me yet that I've got no work for a year. I'm just enjoying lounging about and helping my sister look after Matilda and Owen. I must say it does feel very good to know that I won't be going back to work when I leave here. And also that I'm not going to get a phone call from FL half way through asking me to work!
Well I now am officially homeless and jobless and living out of a rucksack. Feels good to have so much less stuff to worry about. Sorry dad but your garage is pretty much useless now as I've filled it from floor to ceiling with all my things!
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