Hello peeps!
I'm back from an incredible trip to Rwanda/Uganda followed by another amazing weekend in Cape Town and I have so many photos and stories to share. This past week I've also been fortunate to have the same friends I was visiting in Cape Town staying with me in Jo'burg, which explains my extended absence.
Although I love being on the go, I must say that I'm looking forward to things quieting down a bit over the next couple of weeks and being able to get back into my normal routine. After a long trip it always takes me awhile to fall back into the everyday sync of things.
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| Bird's eye view of the sunset on the way to Rwanda :) |
I was hoping to start sharing about my time in Rwanda today, but it's taking me forever to go through the hundreds and hundreds of photos I took. Alas, this photo of the sunset taken from the plane on the way there will have to do until Wednesday {I must admit that I really love this picture}.
In other news, a couple of weeks ago my car finally decided to die on me so I bought a new one that should be arriving sometime this weekend. It's a 2011 Ford Fiesta {I'm not sure if that model has made it to the US yet} and while I'm very excited at the prospect of having a new car I'm also nervous because this means that I finally need to force myself to learn how to drive manual {about 95% of cars in South Africa are manuals}. I'm taking a few lessons and crossing my fingers that the transition won't be a difficult one.
And before I go, a HUGE shout out to all the Mothers out there {especially my own!} for Mother's Day this past weekend. I hope everyone was showered with plenty of love and appreciation and surrounded by those closest to them.
Hope everyone had an amazing weekend and is looking forward to a great week ahead!
I don't drive a manual either and have also been putting off learning! Good luck to you :)
ReplyDelete(PS. Can't wait until Wednesday!)
that picture is AMAZING! I love flying! Can't wait to see pictures of your trip AND your new car!! Good luck with the manual!
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see your pictures!!
ReplyDeleteI can't drive a manual either...and we own one in Malta. We own a car I can't drive! Shameful, really. But combine the stick shift with driving on the left side of the road and the aggressive Maltese drivers and it's a bit daunting to learn. I'll get there someday :)
ReplyDeleteooh can't wait until wednesday! :) gorge picture! :)
ReplyDeletecan't wait to hear your thoughts on Uganda...my favourite place...not that I am biased or anything!!
ReplyDeleteHey Jenna! I drove a manual all through high school; you will get it in no time!
ReplyDeleteI am actually planning a big summer adventure to Malawi and Zambia, maybe we can talk travel tips for Africa through email!
Good luck learning! I've always wanted to but my dad won't teach me, haha.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great image! I'm a sucker for taking pictures from airplane windows!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Jenna! :)
ReplyDeleteThat photo is beautiful, I look forward to see more. Don't worry about driving on manual, it's fun!
xo Lisa
I'm dying to see your pictures!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm sure you'll do fine with the car. I learned on a manual and you just have to go for it. It's nerve-wracking, and stressful, and terrible at moments, but once you get it, it's pretty awesome.
Welcome back! You come with such big new...a new car!! I can't wait to see your awesome pictures!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your photos from Rwanda! I've got a good friend who will be traveling there this summer so I'll definitely be sending her the link to your blog to check it out when you post those pics! :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, that picture is amazing! And I can\t wait to hear more about your trip!
I can't wait to hear about Rwanda! That's my next 'must go to place' in SA. And don't worry about learning manual - in Australia most of the cars are automatic as well, so coming here with this country's manual car lovin' was a rude shock. But after a couple of lessons I really got the hang of it - you will be fine. Good luck and happy new car!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with driving a stick! What colour did you choose? Fiesta's are such sweet little cars
ReplyDeleteyou probably mentioned it before in one of your posts but why were you in rwanda and uganda? i bet it was an amazing experience! oh p.s. i had the same experience. i live in korea and am forced to drive a stick. freaked me out for the first month but now i love it!
ReplyDeleteThat view is beautiful. I love it when you get to see things like that on a flight - it makes the travelling experience feel 'real' and beneficial somehow, if you know what I mean?
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! I'm sure you have amazing pictures and stories. I can't wait to read all about it.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new car! Thats exciting. I can't wait to get a new one myself... hopefully soon. Good luck learning stick shift! When I came to America I thought it was totally weird that everyone drove automatic cars and I had NO CLUE how to.
Can't wait to read about your trip and see photos. Some of my best friends spent a summer in Uganda, and I am in love with it just because of them.
ReplyDeleteOh can't wait to see pictures and hear all about it! :)
ReplyDeletewelcome back sweet Jenna!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Can't wait to hear about your trip.
ReplyDeletethat photo is absolutely amazing!!! i can't wait to read about your time in rwanda, uganda, and cape town! :)
ReplyDelete<3, Mimi
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