More than eight months after it was collected from our Park Orchards home, the last of our goods arrived from Australia today!
It’s an auspicious day, but in so many ways, just another one.
We’ve settled into our South African life, and I’ve learned to make do with the kitchenware, crockery, cookware, etc I’ve had since moving into our Kosmos house. With just 12 plates, side plates and pasta bowls, eight knives, forks, spoons and teaspoons, eight small bowls, and random (emergency-acquired) cookware, I’ve cooked wonderful meals for friends and family. Yes, I’ve missed some of my good pieces and struggled when I didn’t have a can opener or cake cooling rack, but the sky didn’t fall, and the laughs weren’t any less heartfelt.
My Camilla cupboard was largely empty, but I can’t say I desperately missed any particular garment just because it wasn’t here.
This weekend we start unpacking all the treasures I’ve almost forgotten about. Much as I’ve made do, I have no doubt I’ll be delighted to finally have a fully-stocked and properly equipped Kosmos home. And, of course, there’s that Camilla cupboard …
Watch this space for updates!
I leave you with a gratuitous shot of Hartbeespoort Dam because this is my blog and I can.
Until next time – sala kahle …
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