What a week - back home !!

Good morning folks from a delightfully sunny but NOT hot Betty's Bay, after the heatwave of last week it is pure joy.  Well ......... What a week is putting it mildly hehe,  as you know when I arrived Princess was really ill poor little soul, I kept her at home until Wednesday and only discovered later in the week that it was some bug that was absolutely rampant up there, to the point that one of the local Primary Schools actually closed completely.  We had such a special time though and did all sorts of Granny / Granddaughter things, watched loads of television and laughed until our sides ached, we made heaps of precious memories that will last us forever.  It was such a relief when she felt better by Thursday and then after I had dropped her off at school  for no reason and out of nowhere I came down with a raging cold #facepalm #really????  At first I thought it was hay fever but nope, I actually cannot remember when last I had a cold or flu and was far from being a happy camper.

Is spite of all the health challenges we still had a wonderful week, although I had no idea I would miss home, my Darling Hubby, Jelly Bean and the zoo so much, but I did.  Jelly Bean spent most of the week with BigBear and BabyBear and she too came down with the same 'bug', which messed with her week as well.  She is still not over it but we are getting here there slowly.  My amazing Hubby coped like the absolute star that he is, he kept the home fires burning, all the animals healthy and well, even  #cece_the_blind_kitten has continued to slowly improve on her meds which I can only thank God for.

Poppet had a fantastic week in Sydney, Australia, so many firsts that she conquered and flourished with.  She took Ferry trips, explored, went to night markets, did wonderfully at work and has already become part of the team.  Big Guy had his usual insanely busy week, I simply do not know how he does it.  BigBear and BabyBear hosted Jelly Bean so beautifully, took delivery of their new vehicle and then on Friday left to drive inland about five or six hours to meet up with her Mom and Step Dad for a long weekend in the Karoo.  They are currently on their way back as today is a Public Holiday in South Africa.

On Saturday Princess and I tracked Poppet's plane, she literally had THE longest day of her life, and lef for the airport arriving about five minutes before she was due to land, hmmmmmm  opulent you know it, her plane was delayed and so after having something to nibble and drink there we sat, people watching.  Once she landed it took a further TWO hours for their luggage to come through ? Seriously that was absolutely ridiculous especially at the end of a fourteen hour flight.  Her plane also had the Wallaby Rugby Team on board, although their luggage came through way before anyone else's.  As you can imagine she was completely exhausted, in fact over tired by the time she arrived, it will take a couple of days to find her feet.  Thankfully we had made dinner before we left so we could back to a good home cooked meal.

Yesterday after a slow start we went through to Big Guy to say goodbye and he made the most amazing lunch - it was superb.  I am so very proud of the awesome people my kids have become, and what incredible cooks.  Your guys rock my world !!!  The girls took me to the airport where we had a last coffee together and so many laughs before I boarded my plane and came home to a wonderful green, cool Cape.  There is no comparison between the two Provinces, they are complete opposites.  Last week in Pretoria the temperatures soared to 39 c, the sky up there is constantly grey/brown from all the pollution and it is so dry (summer rainfall area) that everything is brown.  The people are always in such a hurry that you feel rushed every second.   As our plane started descending last night I saw snow on the mountains and so many little dams below us, I could literally feel myself relaxing. Being able to sleep under our feather duvet in winter jammies was just the cherry on the cake to me being home.

I miss my up country family more than words can say, but I do not miss one other thing and thank the Lord daily for putting us here in my beloved Betty's Bay.  Today is a catch up day, no housework as
Hubby did such a good job, lots of cuddling with Cece and fighting off the 'Fibro' lash back from
travelling and being unwell.

Friends, slightly longer Blog than usual but this week all will be back to normal as everyone settles back into their normal rhythms.  I wish you all a fabulous week ahead, don't be afraid to attempt new
things and spread your borders as you step out.  Be safe and stay aware our there, Ciao Ciao for now.

The gorgeous mountain behind our house