Coming back from Antigua, it was hard to get back into the office and focus on the boring tasks of creating policy, writing administrative instructions, prepping for higher headquarters inspection and so on and so forth. I immediately started planning another trip and am patiently waiting for the 4th of July weekend where I will be flying off to Puerto Rico. My hope was that it would break up the time between coming back from Antigua and heading off to South Africa.
To further help get through the time, I scheduled a few SCUBA course and have now finished up my Advanced Open Water as well as my Rescue Diver certifications. I also am heading up to Baltimore Maryland in July to dive the Baltimore Aquarium.
But I digress, it’s work work work that I am focused on… umm yeah, sure.
The secret at work has been out for a while and I find that pretty much everyday, someone is coming up to me to ask about my sailing trip to South Africa. Even my barber said that her partner now wants to go to a sailing school. He’s a bit older than me, but I told her to go for it. After all, it only takes doing for an adventure to start!
I put together all the paperwork, photos, notarized documents, and money for my visa. I went to the South African embassy yesterday, but got there pretty late and couldn’t figure out where to park. Weird thing on that, and a note to anyone who would like to visit South Africa for more than 90 days, if you need a visa, you actually have to visit the embassy office in DC, Chicago, or Los Angeles. If you’re in a state like Texas or Florida, the trip to get to the embassy is annoyingly far. There are companies that claim to do all the paperwork and submit on your behalf, but of course the price on those isn’t cheap. One more added cost to an already expensive trip.
I got on the computer this morning (instead of working) and checked out the Google map of the embassy area. Looks like I know where to park, and should be able to get there in time next week.
I’m also trying to convince my son that it would be a great idea for him to come with me. Maybe not the full 4 month Yachtmaster Offshore course, but the Coastal course or even the Steward/Hostess courses would be good for him. He just graduated high school and like most 18 year olds, is trying to find his next stage in life. I’ll update on that decision.
So not much excitement this month. I’m ready to go, just a few more weeks until I quit my office job, take off the tie, and run away from DC traffic. O how I can’t wait!!!!
It Only Takes Doing For An Adventure To Start 