A daring culinary journey
Although we had both previously lived in the Netherlands, our lives revolved around city living. Big city life makes it easy to forget that the Netherlands also has beautiful nature to explore. Having been so spoilt living in South Africa, we found that the eastern part of the country (the Netherlands) has some very beautiful … Continue reading Pleasantly surprised
Waking up in my old childhood bedroom, having a long warm shower without feeling guilty (there are no water restrictions here) and being able to walk to town without looking over my shoulder. What a relief. Then, of course, the typically Dutch food we had missed for so long. Being self-confessed foodies, a trip to … Continue reading Back down to earth
Making the decision to leave a place is one thing, following through is quite another. We were so busy with the execution of our plans, that we didn’t foresee the impact our move/change would have on our close friends.For them, talking about us leaving was ok, but seeing the Rebul shipping crates in our garage … Continue reading Farewell South Africa, Hello Holland!
The next step was to plan my resignation. Obviously, this came as a shock to my employers because I’m known for liking a fixed work routine. Initially, I had hoped they would allow me to work remotely from anywhere in the world (I’m a travel agent) so I could be flexible. Their answer was “no” and … Continue reading The decision is made… now what?
What a day…1 July 2018… I couldn’t seem to find the joy of my own 44th birthday. No friends, no family and no party. Just me, my partner and a glass of wine. This should have been a party on its own, but we had been fighting and struggling financially for quite some time. We … Continue reading Happy Birthday to me!
