Time for an update We have been trying to ascertain if we can extend our stay in South Africa and, if so, how we go about it. Technically we don’t have visas. Just an entry stamp granting us a 90 day stay. Like shipping, it has been quite frustrating. We…
Drama in the shipping quarter. As Jen mentioned in the last blog, the ship GH Maestro sailed on past Lome, to the Nigerian port of Tincan Island. The port for Lagos. Exasperation! What we don’t know is, who is controlling shipping movements? Is it the individual ship owners, their agents,…
The decision to ship from Lome appears to be turning into a bit of a nightmare. Over breakfast on Monday morning, Adam was looking at a Marine Tracking App and commented that the GF Maestro seemed to be rerouted to Lagos. This is exactly what happened previously with the Port…
The sun is back again. The day has been spent reading and relaxing. As there has been no activity, this blog entry will reflect on stuff I’ve watched on TV or read. Tune out now if you are not interested…:) Books First the book ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ by…
This morning our first port of call was the car hire company. Dennis had looked at his credit card statement last night and the charge was double the amount on the invoice. We went to investigate why. Some clause deeply hidden in the conditions, apparently, advised the higher charge would…
First. Happy Birthday Steve. My talented son, living in Lismore, Australia. The day dawned dull and cloudy. Still warm though. Yesterday as Jen mentioned, we went to a mall again. It’s our entertainment now, as well as for picking up food etc. This mall had a bookshop. It’s fine reading…
Adam knocked on our door at 07.50 to remind us there would be load shedding (cutting the electricity supply to prevent the grid from overloading) between 08.00 and 10.00. We leapt out of bed. Me to make tea and Dennis to put on the porridge. It had been soaking overnight,…
Today we received a response from Stanley in Lome. “There is nothing I can do”. In response to our question, why a change in shipping plans? The question I ask, did he have the character to resist the change of plans, regarding the moving around of the container in Togo?…
Adam was up early as he had to go into town for various tasks. As there was no rush for us we rose at a leisurely pace and had breakfast on our balcony. We have decorated the balcony with a washing line. We have the luxury of a washing machine…
Adam left the apartment early to do some admin regarding the importation of his Landy. Jen and I languished, having a late breakfast and getting used to our comparatively modern and stylish environment with all conveniences. Our apartment is on the 1st floor and we have a view out over…