We have finally done it- packed up and moved to a place we always dreamed about but never thought would actually get to. Knysna is where we want to be and we wake up evey day wondering whether we are deaming or actually here. Our view is spectacular, the peace is soothing and only interrupted by the various bird sounds. What a change from the constant noise of traffic, ambulances and police sirens in Johannesburg.
In the four weeks we have been here, we have managed to get the house re-painted by an amazing man called Welcome and his female assistant Vanessa. We have also found a brilliant gardener called Washington who knows and understands plants, and an industrious and smiley domestic called Belina who unfortunately suffers from BO.
We have also managed to organise new curtains and blinds and are getting our couches re-upholstered. The plumber is coming to fix the toilets which for some inexplicable and costly reason flush hot water intead of cold, and Peter has discovered a till now well-hidden DIY talent which he is putting to good use.
We've had a banana stealing baboon in the kitchen who very politely left the banana skins in the garden, a couple of small live snakes in the garden, one dead snake who was unknowingly killed by Welcome as they were both trying to get out the kitchen door, and an assortment of spiders and frogs. For someone who claimed to be an "outdoor girl" I guess I now have to get used to all these creatures!
Town is five minutes away and in spite of the road works it is a pleasure to drive past the lagoon in its various moods. The locals are friendly and helpful and although the town is small it has everything we need so far. Jo'burg is and feels far removed from this relaxed and peaceful lifestyle and we haven't missed it once since moving here.
This is now "home" and we love it.
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