Family and friends, yes (despite the delay in this posting) we have arrived here in Cape Town safely. Today is day 6, and we are finally feeling more "normal" and energetic and ready to start tackling all the various items on the to-do list. Of course the tension between being patient and being proactive continues to challenge us!
We have received a very warm welcome already from Fritz and his parents and a variety of new friends (who Fritz has introduced us to). Countless people have offered to help us out. Thankfully it is currently the mid-semester break, so the schedules are a bit more relaxed.
Yesterday we began the flat-hunting process, as Fritz has gathered a lot of options and we are now touring through them, trying to get a feel for the different neighborhoods and prioritize our needs. Obviously this is a very large city, so already we must make adjustments from our small-town Wheaton lifestyle (no more walking everywhere), and being challenged to be gracious with the adjustments. Yesterday we discovered that most places don't come with laundry facilities or a stove or a fridge!
Meanwhile, Jim is slowly going through the registration process as a new student, and Jul is slowly gaining courage in her job-search and beginning to make contacts at schools.
Once we get more settled we will post some photos. Though 'winter' here, it is beautiful! Already we have found a potential favorite cafe, complete with wireless internet, delicious muffins and coffee, and really good butternut stew (yesterday's lunch).
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