St.Albans…18th May 2014

Well I have just had a read of my past blog….I am now five months in St. Albans…in many ways still finding my way….it is indeed a place of pilgrimage…I have found a new space to live….and ideally placed…right opposite my place of work….the Church….am getting to know new people…which as we all know is part of life….I have a lot to be thankful for….

I often think of the ship….and what an adventure it was…again…thankful that all went well.

Also….the many many people and events of the last nine years in Tzaneen South Africa….always close to my heart.

new year and update

dear all....just a brief update....sorry for no updates......it was not possible from the ship.....we arrived safely on 21st dec.....after an amazing trip......i can inform you now...that we only had 2 sleepless nights......the ship was rolling quite abit.....the rest of the journey   was great.......we finally docked at london gateway....a wonderful welcome from agnes and syra......the next day...we headed for ireland.....another eventful train trip,where we had great help from young returning immigrants....it helped to tell them about our trip....
family and others met us at rosslare....and we are thankful to all....

now am at home with my family....i have made a few trips to friends....but am going gently
for now to wish you all a very happy and blessed new year. anita

Waiting to move....3rd december

it is the middle of the night, or better still...early morning...we are still in port...looks like fog...all part of the journey...and all part of been out of my comfort zone...as i have no control over this delay....so i have to go with it...at least i have my modem...so able to share this news...so far...maybe when we head to the high seas, i wont be able to tell you about the long days and nights....so for your info....we are when we get going , heading for the tip of spain...followed by rotterdam...then it will be london....so two stops along the way....we are the only passengers....a crew of 24...various nationalities...have not learnt all the names yet....as they have been working all day (yesterday)....watching the containers load has been interesting...and...yes now our view has been blocked...but look maybe that is not a bad thing...as when we do get going....we won't see the waves...anyway that is all ahead of us....captain did let it out of the bag, that when we cross the equator....they are planning a party....will take the photos...it has something to do with Neptune...now...i think that is all for now...as I am also trying to save my battery life...as well...the one thing I forgot to sort ....international adaptors...but the captain knows , as does the chief engineer, and our steward...so i think the electrician will sort for me...like...if they can load 4000 containers...surly they will sort an adaptor...oh by the way, we are not the first religious to travel on this boat....

2nd december

we have had our first night....the work went on all night....and continues this bright morn....breakfast is at 8am....so that will be when we will see more of our ship....we were very excited last evening.....some dear best friends in tzaneen had to listen to us....thanks sally.....for advice.....anyway....we are fine....the gangway....not for the faint hearted....oh a container...just swung by the window....there is wi fi...but have not sorted yet...as we need to get the password...we sail later today

still trying to load pictures

anitasjg.oleary4@gmail.com

update

well we are waiting for the call....due to high winds....our ship has only docked this mornig at 8am......so we wait....we are ready......and as some one said this morning at breakfast....this trip is moving us out of our comfort zone.....the last two days we have been out and abput    yesterday we spent with marisa from sacbc........we made a very special trip to imelda's family.....we first went and prayed at the memorial wall and lit the candle imelda gave me.....the evening with her family was great fun......as have ,may i add ,been with other contacts here......anne's family have been amazing.....the breakfast table meetings are so interesting....the messages from our many friends back in tzaneen are also helping......and from family at home...are keeping us going.....so beassured we are fine.....we wait today.....please god the call will come and we can get settled......for the long journey.....i still cant load pictures....so will post on facebook......

cape of good hope

brief update....hope that all is well....just to say that....we have had great days tour around the cape of good hope...met many interesting people....saw wonderful sites....even saw a cargo ship in the distance......and also tested our sea legs...by going on a 45 min.boatt trip to see the seals......tomorrow we are going to robbin island...then we will look at our suit cases again.