We are settling in slowly. Are body clocks are still set on SA time. The Jhb to Sydney flight was ok but the connecting flights were crappy.Arrived here at 10 Friday night.Picked up by my manager and his wife. Brought to our place he renting for us. First took us for a small drive on the beach front. Woke at 03:00am the Saturday morning. Slept off from 10:00 until 17:00. Went for a walk on the beach front.These people have water fountains along the beach front and even water troughs for the dogs. If you dog sh*ts on the grass you have to clean up. Came home and was awake till after the final......GO BOKKE!!!Slept until 11 then manager collected us for a braai at his place.
Its a bit on the humid side here but its bearable. Did the bank and tax thing this morning. Very different to back home. Got myself some wheels, not a BMW, but will do for now.Their is a huge amount of Fords and Holden XR6/XR8 muscle cars.
Most of the people that i have met are not as arrogant as thought. They are truly helpful and friendly. Its probably still early days though. I only got one cold shoulder from a young girl at the KFC. She probably got nothing the previous night or she caught her boyfriend with another girlie!!
I only start work next week Monday. Its a real culture shock this side. The people are really laid back here and don't have that SA work ethic.
Got my tax number and opened a bank account. very efficient service. I have placed an application for a rental property and will hear tomorrow what the outcome is. Got my internet connection up and running. That was crucial for contact back home. Broadband is the boss. Man its worth every cent...oops every dollar.
Some pics!!!
