Living My Dream – Day 1
After a very unrestfull night and driving for almost 9 hours we have arrived at Letaba!!!
From the gate to here, we did not see much apart from a few impala and 2 or 3 elephants. We checked in and found a spot close to the fence but behind the kitchen and a little walk to the ablutions.
SO wanted to do all to show me how it works, but I was “hardekop” (hard headed) telling him I have to learn how to do it…so a few bruises later, a sore shoulder, and a lot of grease on my hands, and a “little” help from SO the caravan is in place.
We decided not to put up the tent tonight, but just to unpack the necessary, have a braai and relax as we are both “finished”. Tomorrow we will finish of our stand “camping spot” and hopefully be ready to go for a late pm drive!
I have a bit of a problem with MTN connection, so Im connecting through my phone and the connection is very slow. I truly hope that tomorrow I can show you my campsite and some pics of the day!!
From a very peacefull and starry Letaba, until tomorrow.!!
Martie
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May 3rd, 2009 at 9:33 pm
Hi M & S,
Glad you guys drove safe, can’t wait for your first photos, sleep well
May 3rd, 2009 at 10:56 pm
Hi Martie!
Ek is so opgewonde vir jou part! Min mense is dapper genoeg om hul droom ten volle uit te leef!
Terwyl ek jou blog gelees het vandag het die volgende woorde dadelik by my opgekom:
“Welkom terug in Suid-Afrika! Waarmee kan ons jou volgende indoen?”
Ek weet die dingetjies sal jou nie van stryk laat bring nie. Jy het al te ver gevorder met jou droom.
Het jy al ooit “The Alchemist” van Paulo Coelho gelees? Dit handel oor ‘n jong seun wat sy drome nastreef en die reis wat daarmee gepaard gaan – al die struikelblokke wat opduik wat hy telkens uit die weg moet ruim. Ek wil graag die volgende vir jou aanhaal uit dié boek uit:
“My heart is afraid that it will have to suffer,” the boy told the alchemist one night as they looked up at the moonless sky.
“Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the search is a second’s encounter with God and with eternity.”
Mag jy ‘n wonderlike tyd beleef!
Sterkte en geniet elke oomblik!
May 4th, 2009 at 2:44 am
Hi MJ
Thanks for the first instalment (of many). Glad to know you’ve arrived safely and SO is there to set you off on your BIG adventure.
The best of luck and heaps of special experiences.
Team Rusky
May 4th, 2009 at 3:39 am
Greetings Martie~
I am so sorry to hear your adventure did not get off to a good start. You may have already realized all these challenging events over the past few days are just life’s little way of prepping you for the adventure of a life time.
I recently made my first trip to Kwa Zulu Natal then Kruger last October. Two of the most memorable weeks ever experienced in my 47 years. I am now hooked, totally and completely. Cannot wait to get back!!
After reading your story this last Friday I am soooo very excited for you to live out this dream. Look forward to your pictures and stories. All the best to you – hope these challenges at the beginning are the worst you will have to endure over the next several months.
Keep well and ENJOY!
Michelle
May 4th, 2009 at 6:20 am
Martie, so happy you are there
Looking forward to your daily reports and pics
Lorraine
May 4th, 2009 at 6:58 am
Great news. Looking forward to your pics.
A-J
May 4th, 2009 at 8:15 am
Hi Martie,
Glad to hear that you have finally arrived at your dream place. We wish you everything of the best and will be reading your blog from time to time.
All our love
David & Michelle and Children
May 4th, 2009 at 11:48 am
Hi Martie,
Nice… you are in… and we too thanks to you
see you soon
Anne-marie
May 4th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Hello Marti
Well done on reaching your dream. May all go well with your stay in the park. Look forward to reading about your days
All our love
Yula
May 4th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
“My heart is afraid that it will have to suffer,” the boy told the alchemist one night as they looked up at the moonless sky.
“Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the search is a second’s encounter with God and with eternity.”
Dankie Kobus vir die mooi woorde wat jy aangehaal het, ek hoop nie jy gee om nie, ek het dit op facebook gesit om te share.
MARTIE as jy nie omgee nie en jy het nog nie ‘n support groep of FACEBOOK nie, kan ek jou daarmee help of as jou man dalk so iets in gedagte het, kan ek “assistent” wees.
Laat weet maar en vasbyt, ek het al geleer mens is wel “sterker”as mens se hubby nie by is nie!
Groete !
July 14th, 2009 at 11:22 am
Hi Martie,
I read the Blog everyday without fail…today as I stopped reading…I thought lets go back to “start” of the Blog….I am now reading from Day 1….
And really enjoying…
Best Wishes and Stay Well…
Best Regards,
Pambere
July 15th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Hallo Martie, ek het vandag per email van ‘n vriend, Steve van Baalen, wat net so lief is vir Kruger soos ek, gehoor van jou.
Ek het pas begin lees aan jou wonderlike ervaring; dit is fantasties dat jy jou droom so bewaarheid. Geniet elke oomblik;
dankie dat jy dit met ons deel; sal jou ervaringe en wedervaringe elke dag volg – ‘sal van nou af die ‘notebook’ oral saam-
neem.
Vriendelike groete uit ‘n nat en yskoue Kaapstad
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