South Africa: Our Adventure Begins!
Becky Bader After three months of anticipation and excitement, of planning and wondering, the day has finally arrived, and we will soon be on our way to South Africa!
Our bags have been packed for days even though we did have to repack after Reid, our son who works for Ker & Downey, the travel company who planned our trip, pointed out a few items that were “ridiculous,” including three packages of gum the size of Africa as he assured me there was gum in the airports. And then there was another large box of band-aids and Benadryl and Dramamine and Zantac and Metamucil (not that we take all of that, just like to be prepared!) and of course, blood pressure medicine and estrogen and….After Reid’s intervention, the prescriptions stayed; the rest unloaded except for a sampling of each.
Ian’s suitcase, however, was totally revamped. And since he has a cracked rib cage, it’s a good thing since I’m going to be the one to lug his stuff around. Well, in and out of the car anyway. Reid assures me Ker & Downey takes over from there.
Getting his pedicure!When Reid told his dad in February that they would charge him for two seats instead of one on the smaller aircrafts, Ian’s banker-instinct surfaced and he’s now lost 50 pounds, thanks to healthy eating. He’s discovered man can live without bread. Not that he likes it, but he certainly likes the benefits. His back is stronger and oh how he struts his stuff, modeling all the new clothes we’ve bought. In fact, every time I’d suggest he pack, he’d walk out of the bedroom in a new outfit! I’ve had the most fun watching Ian model his safari clothes each night. Last night he even fell asleep wearing his new safari jacket! What can I say? My husband of 33 years is darling!
And now that he’s had his pedicure, we’re as prepared as we can possibly be!
So, off we go to the Beloved Country that Alan Paton writes about so beautifully. To the land where the hills are “lovely beyond any singing of it.” To another land God created. To a place where I’m praying He overwhelms as only He can do.
Off we go!
The adventure begins!
Reader Comments (1)
Ohh! I am so excited for y'all! Can't wait to hear about your trip!