My holiday :)

Ok, so I will just share with you guys a little of my holiday. It wasn't the most amazing holiday ever, but I got to see some places that I only heard of in conversation. I also made a lot of friends :)

Note, this was my first bus trip on my own. I was REALLY nervous, because knowing myself, I was bound to get lost somehow. I could just picture myself getting off at the wrong bus station (believe me if it could happen, it would happen to me, lol). Fortunately, everything went well. It felt a bit odd sitting on top of the double decker bus, way in the front, feeling the bus tilt from side to side almost like a boat at sea. Yes, that is how bad the wind was the whole trip up to Joburg! It literally felt like the bus wanted to capsize :p You get used to it though. So, after a VERY long trip (close to 21 hours?) I finally arrived at the bus station (an hour late, I might add). Late but safe. Cool with me :) My friend found me and we left for another 2 hour drive to the little town where I was going to stay.

I stayed with a friend in a little town called Machadodorp. It's a very small town. Very green! Perfect for horses! I spent about 2 weeks there. I didn't get to do much besides going out a couple of nights, meeting friends and all. For reasons I won't mention I didn't get the chance to explore the area (which is b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!). I don't care much for partying and clubbing (no offence to anyone that does) and really enjoy hiking and seeing everything. Like a nature person, just not all tree hugger like lol. There was this small town close by called Waterfall Boven (we called it Boven for short) which is soooooooooooo pretty and has a waterfall. I never got to go have a look (sob sob). So, this holiday was a slow one, but relaxing. I really needed it after a year of HARD work!!!

The day after christmas we left for our road trip back home. We decided to stay over in Joburg, then drive through and stay over in Bloemfontein and then doing the final stretch back to George.

The people we stayed with in Joburg (well, actually, a small town just outside Joburg called Boksburg). For reasons I won't mention,again cough cough, I was in a bad mood. Depressed would be a more accurate person. I was left alone with a house full of strangers all on my own. At this point I just wanted to be home. Luckily, these 'strangers' were really friendly and quickly made me feel right at home. Thank you guys!!! The had some really cool pets: 2 huskies, 1 playful hamster, 1 very friendly cat and a lot more. I loved the hamster :) So cute and cuddly!

Again, for reasons I can't mention (cough cough), we left for Bloemfontein really late. The trip to Bloem was easy enough. We folllowed the directions easily and got to our next stop something to 10 at night. The people we were staying with are friends of my dad (they baught many of my dad's art). Their house is massive!!!!!!!!!!!!! When morning came we got a chance to have a look at the house and it is beautiful! It is like the whole house itself is a piece of art. I wish I had a better camera to take photos with (me being blonde forgot mine at home so just had my phone). We also got to see the guest house. STUNNING! If ever anyone needs a place to stay in Bloemfontein, I'd say go there!!!

You can check out their website to have a look at their guest house :)

Anyway, so we got loaded with food for the road thanks to my dad's friends and left for George. They were even so kind as to get us a map and showing us what roads to take. Thank you! The trip went by really well. I got home safe and sound. I was just dead tired :)

All in all I enjoyed myself. I also believe that if I hadn't taken this holiday I wouldn't know what I know now (on a personaly level). I saw the place where I was born! Yes, I was a Bloem baby :) Of all the places I have visited this holi, Bloem is still my favourite. Home will be home.

I am BACK :)

I am finally back from my little holiday. I really enjoyed it; I met so many people, made so many friends and saw so many places. I will write a blog on it, but first need to finish unpacking :p

Thanks to my family I was able to get a vet to fill in Jot's passort yesterday :) Yes, I found my lovable pony a nice home. The family she is going to has two kids (one six and one 8, both girls). They own three horses, but want something small for the kids. I really jope Joy settles in without hassel.

My family had to trailer Joy to our local riding club to have her passport filled in. This was just to cut costs as it would have cost a fortune to call out the vet to our farm. I was very worried about the trailering. Joy had only been in a trailer twice since I have known her and the last time she put up a BIG fight. Thank goodness for parelli! My dad (being creative as ever,lol) build a a tunnel with tyres and poles to simulate a trailer. My sister played around with Joy getting her to go in and out. So, when the day came to actually load Joy it was a piece of cake compared to the previous encounter.

Joy was unloaded and met some of our riding club friends. Everyone loved my pony! Yes, she is CUTE (told ya :p he he). The vet commented that Joy has very interesting markings. I will see to post a photo of Joy's passport so you can see. Very interesting stuff :)

So,now, if everything goes to plan Joy will be leaving on Wednesday. I'm both sad and excited. This little pony really krept her way into my heart... GONNA MISS HER!!!!!

... tum tum tum :)

I had another great session with Joy again yesterday. Did more or less the same stuff as I did yesterday, but worked some more witht he plastic sheet. This time I used a smaller white one (thought a change in colour would be interesting, lol). I realy tried to push Joy's buttons to see if I can find any hints of her being worried about the tarp. I know it sounds mean, but Joy really couldn't care less :p She just stood there with this look of "mom, I think you forgot to take your pills this morning, maybe you should go lie down" :) I love my pony!!!

I had my sister ride her for a change. I thought Joy would benefit from having to cope with another rider. I showed my sister what I usually do, gave her some tips on how to use her aids :) My sister and Joy got along really well which is great, because I will be away for a few weeks and she will have to work Joy for me.

As I mentioned I will be going away for a few weeks. I am going on a short holiday with a friend. We not going anywhere special, just gonna go on a road trip through South Africa. I am really excited! I haven't seen much of my own country, so this will be very interesting :)

Unfortunately this will mean that I might not be able to post again soon. I will do my best to, but I don't know if I will have access to the interent :)

Until I blog again... Happy Holidays!