Homeward bound

After a super fun couple of weeks, we are ready to head home and process all of the amazing things we have seen. Today we did a little exploring of Johannesburg…

… before heading to the airport for home sweet home.

We’ve always wanted to do this trip, and we’ve wanted the kids to come too. The earth is full of amazing things and experiences! (particularly this part of the world!)

It is important to us that the kids learn inquisitiveness, independence, self-confidence, resilience, awareness, appreciation (and more!) through travel. We like that they can lead the way through busy airports to find the gate, or find hotels in new cities using google maps. We like that they can be patient through delays and adapt plans after cancellations. We like that they can pack and live out of a carry on bag for a couple of weeks. We like that they can enjoy both the quiet and the hustle. We like that they will listen, watch and try new things in new places.

With Elimena entering year 11 this year, next summer we will probably be busy (checking out colleges or she will be studying for her finals etc). The summer after is all hers to plan. It was now, or possibly never (once the kids leave school we can’t guarantee they’ll be able or wanting to join family vacations – we’ve raised pretty independant kids, they’ll have their own committments). The time was now and we are so glad we were able to make it happen.

It was a truly special trip of a lifetime – full of amazing memories and great quality family time – that we’ll never forget!!!