Sometimes parents have obscured reasons for their actions, well at least that is what we used to think. But now as I am older I am very grateful for their reasoning. I have been fortunate enough to make my dream come alive. Now I can appreciate the beauty of traveling and actually remember everything I have experienced thus far.
Today a year ago I was planning my first overseas trip. Ecstatic and scared at the same time. I studied cheffing at ICA in Stellenbosch for 3 years. After graduating I got offered the opportunity to work as the Head chef at a very well known catering co. in Constantia. My partner, John and I moved into a little flat in Cape Town facing Table Mountain. It was great but I was working so hard we hardly saw each other. After a year in the mother city I decided it was time to spread my wings. It was a hard decision, as I was leaving him behind, but I knew I had to do it. I promised myself I would travel whilst I was still young and free. And with the great support from John, my family and friends I made it happen.
Why am I only writing now? I am not sure. I guess I just had a fantastic year and would like to share everything I absorbed and experienced during my journey. Most of all it is the cherished memories I can keep forever in my heart and soul.
This is me at Cape Town International Airport with my K-Way Bag (proper backpacker)!!!!
First Flight to Amterdam, Netherlands.
One of my good friends, Anna-Marie and her mother were on the same flight as me, so we were fortunate enough to sit next to each other on the plane, which was a lot of fun!
I flew with Emirates so we stopped over at Dubai Airport. Anna and her mom were late for their connecting flight to London so they raced to their boarding gate and I had 4 hours at the Dubai Airport. Obviously I was flabbergasted at the size. WOW!!! I had my first cup of Starbucks Coffee, so good!!
So finally after entertaining myself with all the latest perfumes, Mac make-up, magazines, bling-bling etc. (one can only do that much at a airport), it was time to board! Holland here I come!!!
Today a year ago I was planning my first overseas trip. Ecstatic and scared at the same time. I studied cheffing at ICA in Stellenbosch for 3 years. After graduating I got offered the opportunity to work as the Head chef at a very well known catering co. in Constantia. My partner, John and I moved into a little flat in Cape Town facing Table Mountain. It was great but I was working so hard we hardly saw each other. After a year in the mother city I decided it was time to spread my wings. It was a hard decision, as I was leaving him behind, but I knew I had to do it. I promised myself I would travel whilst I was still young and free. And with the great support from John, my family and friends I made it happen.
Why am I only writing now? I am not sure. I guess I just had a fantastic year and would like to share everything I absorbed and experienced during my journey. Most of all it is the cherished memories I can keep forever in my heart and soul.
This is me at Cape Town International Airport with my K-Way Bag (proper backpacker)!!!!
First Flight to Amterdam, Netherlands.
One of my good friends, Anna-Marie and her mother were on the same flight as me, so we were fortunate enough to sit next to each other on the plane, which was a lot of fun!
I flew with Emirates so we stopped over at Dubai Airport. Anna and her mom were late for their connecting flight to London so they raced to their boarding gate and I had 4 hours at the Dubai Airport. Obviously I was flabbergasted at the size. WOW!!! I had my first cup of Starbucks Coffee, so good!!
So finally after entertaining myself with all the latest perfumes, Mac make-up, magazines, bling-bling etc. (one can only do that much at a airport), it was time to board! Holland here I come!!!
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