Well we are officially stuck in Africa until next Monday. We spent the last 2 days at the airport waiting around to see if flights would be leaving to Europe but decided it was a waste of time waiting so booked on a flight next week to just go straight back to Canada via New York. The airport was nuts and there were so many people stuck in difficult situations we just decided to take the loss (missing Portugal and losing all our prepaid accomodations etc) Apparently the insurance probably doesnt cover volcanoe erruptions - who would have thought! We are now back in the Drakensberg area (one of our favourite spots) and heading back to the beach south of Durban. Unfortunately the phone service here isnt great and we havent been able to check internet so missed the contact to Rod's brother in Joberg - too bad it would have been nice to have a place for the night - maybe on our way back.
All is well - boys are disappointed about missing Europe but we will just have fun here and do Europe next time I guess.
We arent too stressed about the whole thing - hope everyone is well. We fly home next week April 26 - S.African airlines - via New York. We are coming into Toronto a day early
Cheers - sorry again about lack of photos - we are borrowing computers and dont want to take much time and the internet cafes we have used are very slow and ports for cameras dont seem to work well
Love ya
Les
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Oh Les, that's too bad! You were looking forward to portugal! Oh well. Next time. Excited for you to come home so I can see your amazing pics! Jack was asking yesterday when you were supposed to be coming home...I actually wasn't sure...didn't know if you were staying overnight in Toronto, Thunder Bay, or what. So if you get this and you get a chance to get back on the internet, wanna let me know so I can tell him? I'm assuming he wants to have his stuff out. Excited to see you! Have a safe journey home!
ReplyDeleteHey Guys, so sorry to hear that you will miss Portugal-travelling can be unpredictable. Looking forward to seeing and hearing all about your adventures, maybe over a glass of wine! Take care, be safe, and see you soon.
ReplyDeleteThankfully your not in Europe trying to get home! Enjoy the last of Africa and we'll see you soon. ~ C
ReplyDeleteThanks guys - we are staying in a great place on the coast and just chilling on the beach. Nat - you can let Jack know I think we will be home next Thursday 29th. I am still not able to confirm our flights as KLM is not easy to get a hold of (short of standing in line at the airport) I think we would all like to stay longer anyways! If only we had an unlimited money supply
ReplyDeleteHey guys, that realy sucks not being able to get to Europe. You'll just have to make a trip of it again another time. Are you guys staying over in TBay when you get home. If you are Lisa and I would love to have you guys over for a gourmet spaghetti dinner(out of a can)lol, kidding. Can't wait to see you guys and hear all about your trip.
ReplyDeleteDave, Lisa and kids
hi and thinking you are on your way home from TBAY - you are likely toast with fatigue and needing to be in your own bed. Jake will be beside himself in excitement to see you all but ... knowing Jake he will keep it all inside har har. Is he really a dog? Just teasing. I am so sorry about Portugal but glad you are safe and sound. Aslam and I are itching to see your pictures. give the boys a squeeze and cant wait to hear all their stories. love you loads. Laura
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