Driving in the Us of A

Hi There

I did it????? I drove and we all survived. That's the whole family and Leon included.  The journey was not pleasant but I did it, motorways and all. In our space age car. It's ugly and even more ugly. Leon and I fought the whole way because Ii kept on wanting to drive on the pavement. The freedom of been able to drive was great and the sooner I get my confidence up the more freedom I will have to explore. The distances are huge and no nipping around the corner for a quick drive.

We hit the mall and it's like Sandton or Harlequin and bigger. The goodies are amazing. Kara split salt all over one cookery shop and she nearly got taken out. The shop assistant of course was very friendly and we left with "have a nice day". Everyone says it as you leave.

The stomach was rumbling so we thought a nice Mexican take-away would be great. Leon and I ordered Burritos with refried beans and the kids got a taco. Well the portions were huge, there was enough food to feed a family of six. Have to admit have not seen that many larger people, but Leon recons it's the area we are in.

We saw Mark and Stacey and they are staying in a beautiful area in New York, called Scarsdale. A lovely town. Their house is huge and they are so organised. Been there three months and their life seems pretty normal. The UK rules are nothing compared to the USA. We all went swimming in this outdoor pool area. A dream place. Four different pools all for different ages and very clean. Loads of families. Kaden who is a year has to wear three layers - nappy, plastic swim suite and swim costume. no driving off daddy's knees, no hanging on mommy's back. Just little pleasant swims. We will cope and fit in, we have to.

Westport the area we are going to live in is beautiful. Once again the houses are unbelievably beautiful and so big. We drove past our new house which looks great and the kids school looks posh according to Kara.

Today at 12 it's the school visit to meet with Mr Bob Buckley. So lets see. We hit Gap and got a few uniform things for the kids. It's also visiting the FORD dealer to have a look at cars. We need to get a car urgently as the cost of renting are huge. We also need to get a residence permit to go to the beach otherwise we have to pay $40 per visit. Anyone who thinks the US is cheaper must be smoking their socks. Nothing is free here.

Yesterday was a hard day and the realisation of the whole move hit home. The stress levels were high and I was tired. Today feeling more positive and ready to tackle the world. We all have to have a full medical when you register for the doctors. So lets hope the body is all in working order.

I promise to take some pictures today.

Lots of love