Diary of 2 Travelers... part 2

OK, so we've been in Cape Town for one week. It's really a wonderful city. We are so excited to be here... for the next 3 weeks!

That's right, 3 weeks. Aculocity is flying us to the States for 2 months. Training for me, and holiday for Heather! It sounds like we'll be based in Indianna, in the city on Richmond. We are really excited about this. It's an amazing opportunity. And we'll probably get to see my sister in Chicago!

Details are a little sketchy at the moment, but we'll try and keep things updated as we hear :)

So this means our house (flat) hunting was put on hold, and we could have a little holiday, which this last week really has been. Shopping, watching movies (TV and Cinema), sleeping in... All the things I needed before starting work tomorrow - which I'm actually really looking forward to.

Heath has hooked up with some of the guys in her OS study group, and they're meeting every Tuesday, so tomorrow night we'll be going into Rondebosch to meet with all of them.

Look forward to keeping you updated...

Diary of 2 Travelers

It was early Friday moring (about 8:30am) that Heath and I packed out cars and started down the Garden Route on our way to the Fairest of Capes. The weather was nicely overcast, making it a very pleasant (although little cold) drive. After a brief stop at Storms River Petroport, for a coffee and toated sandwich, we were winding our way through Plett, Knysna, Sedgefield and Wilderness on our way to George. Anyone who hasn't driven that route recently be warned: the roadworks and lack of speedlimits is is nightmare. But Heath lead us though excellently and we got to George in time for lunch.

After droping our stuff at friends (who kindly lend us their home for the night), we dashed off to the shops. As we arrive back, the clutch on Heath's car sticks to the floor and we car decides "I ain't getting into gear for you!" and stalls. The clutch seemed well and truley dead, so we managed to push the car into the drive and close the electric gate behind us.

It's great to be part of a church family, because there are always people that you can phone! We contacted a friend of a friend in George who tried to track down a machanic for us. In the meanwhile, Heath and I tried to stay warm on a bitterly cold night, wrapping ourselves up warm with Debonairs pizza and HOT coffee!

Saturday morning arrived with news that the mechanic was on his way. After a quick overview of the problem, the offending hydrolic pipe was removed, a replacement found and we were happily on our way. (A quick interlude to thank all in george who were so friendly and willing to help :D )

Leaving George at about 12:00, we expected to arrive in Cape Town at about 4, but mother nature had other plans. Cape Town decided to welcome us with open arms, and open rain clouds! From just before Mosselbay right into Cape Town it poured!. Once again, my wife did me proud, leading us on our adventure down the N2. The worst hit us as we were climbing hoehoek pass, but we made it to the other side and even caught a few glimpses of The Mountain on our was down Sir Louwries Pass.

Chris and Crystal (and family) welcomed us with open arms and it really feels like being at home (better than home becuase the dishwasher does the dishes, not me :p ).

Heath and I are looking forward to exploring Pinelands, Durbanville and the Nothern Suburbs during this week, and enjoy a few days off before I start the new job!

If only it would warm up a little...

One week!

That's all that remains of our time in Port Elizabeth. I've accepted a position with an American IT firm called Aculocity, and will be working out of their offices in Cape Town. Heath and I are moving up next week. The movers are coming in on Thursday to pack everything, and then we travel up to CT on Friday, with an overnight stop in George.

This has been such a great time for us. God has really provided amazingly. And we are looking forward to new experiences! New home, new jobs, new church, new friends (not that we're planning on losing any of our current ones :P )

Heath is taking me to Natti's, our favourite Thai restaurant, to celebrate tonite. It's gonna be fun to have a night out alone. And then the weekend is sort out and pack!

I'm hoping to get Heath to write more for the blog, cause as you can see, I'm terrible at it. And she should be getting my laptop (one of the new perks) so she will have easy access to the "tools of the trade".