Before the show we met up with Richard and Ian and also with Mike and his family.

Karin and I are back to routine and although there are a number of issues still to be sorted out as a result of our move to Windhoek. (One being the big debt hole it created and now needs to be sorted) We are delighted and so is the family!

In Less than 24 Hours we will be out of South African Territory and in Namibian soils – ok .. sands. Looking forward to the adventure.

(See you from the other side.)

We finally arrived at our house in Windhoek. Unpacking and getting the goods all in thier “right place”.

The move went well and none of the goods were damaged, our mover, advance transport , did a fantastic job to secure all the items properly.

This left me space to continue doing my work thing … but now I have to get all the work things packed up and ready to go. What a task. What to take what to leave. eish!

For those who do not know, we are relocating to Namibia, more specifically Windhoek. We got ourselves all geared up for it. Movers are coming tomorrow … Monday and we off before the first break of light on Tuesday Morning.

Will keep in contact and update you on my blog.

Cheers to Friends, Collegues and Family whom we leave behind …. hope to connect again soon!

We celebrated Melissa’s birthday on the cruise which was on the 30th of December 2005 and the kitchen staff baked her a special cake and brought it in on the formal sitting that night. They played Happy Birthday music and made a lovely fuss. Melissa was in her element.

The New Year experience was breath taking, because not only did we celebrate New Year for the existing time zone (we went through 2 time zones.) but we also celebrated it for South Africa. The time on the ship for South Africa’s New Year was 2 AM. So effectively 2 Parties! We had on deck dance shows, live performances, magicians and singers. What a blast!

Food and service was all 5 Star all the way with choices from Al la carte and Buffets for all to choose personal preferences.
The food also never stopped with 4 Full meals served per day and that excludes teas and coffees with cakes and biscuits during the other hours. (All this was included in the trip price – You only paid for alcohol and beverages not part of the servings.)
We sailed into Port Louis on the evening of 1st January 2006, it was too late for us to plan any family trip but went off early the next morning on an excursion on the island. The weather was not great on that day but we had fun and made the most of it.
On the 3rd (It was the traditional hot weather) we went off to the local markets and purchased T-Shirt and sundry from the Textile industries. The other markets did not interest us much.

Later that same day we left back for Durban. Another sailing away party and the works!
The trip back was not as rough as the forward trip and a lot more folks spent time on the decks. We saw flying fish and loads and load of water, beautiful and still. I felt so relaxed!
Finally we saw Durban harbour and the reality of it all coming to an end crept in. We enjoyed every single moment and will certainly do it again.

The trip will pass through both Melissa’s Birthday (30 december 2005) and Richard’s Birthday (7th January 2006)

The time we spend on the boat is 10 Days and we will be on the boat or in Mauritius for New year. This I am sure is going to be a great holiday! We are **REALLY** looking forward to it, and hell I need it!

Richard had opted to not join us for the holiday. Personally I think it was a bad call on his part. but then he can do his own boat trips when he is old enough to afford it.

We only taking the children on the boat this once so they can experience a high quality holiday like this as well! Karin and I have been on a short 2 Days cruise on the Rhapsody last year December 2004 to “test the water” as such. We loved it.

After the Boat trip we will be staying for a few days in Durban to be with Family and Friends.

I was pleasantly surprised with the movie and enjoyed it. It had a different but really interesting story line. I’d love to tell you about it but that will defeat the object for those whom have not see it.
I would definitely recommend it. Rated as an action drama.

Chicken Little, was reported to be a nice movie typical for children … there was a bit of action … a little too overboard for the 5 year range but it was animated so i surpose that helps … drawn a little from War of the Worlds Story line in the movie … but I say nothing more not to spoil it for others.

Thats me over and out.

The pub has gone through a whole new face lift and attract a far more mature crowed. Making a safe “water-hole” for all their clients. Their business hours are 11:00am to 2:00am the next morning, this is when they serve drinks.

The drink which I find interesing is there French Martini’s – Pravda … You go to try it.

They had a Hallaween party and my word was it great. Folks dressed up in all sorted of costumes and the most facinating of them was Johnathons costume. The “reaper” style of dress.

Tonight we going to the offical opening of the new pub now named Barcode.