Dom+I arrived after a good, but long journey-24hours from leaving Cuddesdon to arriving at COTT. I was particularly glad to get off the 11 1/2 hour flight!
The 24hours was one of great contrasts. We left the UK as it was dark,cold + raining,+arrived in S.A. to feel the heat literally hit us as we left the plane. It was 29oC +was going to be 18oC in the night. The huge B.A. plane was also incredibly different to the S.A. airlines plane which was full even though there were only 50passengers!! I was lucky to be able to look out of the window where I could see the coastline+huge expanses of brown nothingness.In the UK it would surely be green+most would be built upon,even Lincolnshire with its many fields is nowhere near as empty! Also,on the drive from the 2nd plane to the college we saw some animals including antelope,ostriches+ zebras!!-how amazing!
We're staying at the college in a little flat which is basic but fine. It has a large bedroom each+a bathroom,though unfortunately no kettle! Dom+I are pleased that we have this flat to retreat to at night+discuss our experiences in S.A.
The college is buzzing with the sound of children playing+friends chatting-much like Cuddesdon! +I'm looking forward to term starting later today.
About Me
- George
- I’ve set up this site to keep those who are interested informed about how my stay in South Africa is going during January-April 2010.
So pleased you both arrived safely. Have a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteLove Tim Goode xx
Glad you arrived safe and that you had a good trip. Was thinking about you were you would be. I would say Checker or Pick n Pay for a cheap kettle and hot choclate mmm.
ReplyDeleteHope you are settling in well at the college. thinking of you both
No news yet xx
So the adventure begins eh? Best of luck with it and keep us updated.
ReplyDeleteShocking about the lack of a kettle. This is a Church-related event where you can't make tea! *gasp* ;)
Hey George, so pleased you arrived safely and were collected at the airport! the lack of a kettle is a bit of a worry - how will you cope? how many teddies do you have with you? hope you don't get too lonely. Is there an address where we can send you stuff?
ReplyDeleteWe had a kettle! I echo Natalie's suggestion. Look forward to hearing more news. Hannahxx
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for concern about the kettle! I do hope to track 1 down soon,will let you know!
ReplyDeleteAs for teddies,only had room in my bag for 1 so brought Fr.Bear as he likes theological colleges. He also likes having his picture taken so has got into many I've taken so far which I'll put on this blog soon!