OK, so here's the thing: I was not getting along with John nor he with me. So I left the boat that I felt was becoming a health hazard to me... physically and mentally. For those who know me well, and some who don't, you know how fussy I can be cleanliness. Neatness is important to me too but I can let someone's slight little messes go by. However, clean is very important to me. I also like my privacy and ii to keep my own space neat, tidy and well organized. John is vary far the other end of scale and it was driving me crazy. He is a nice, kind man but he just does not get this clean thing, Gets the neat, tidy organized thing even less. He means no harm and truly believes that the way he lives on his boat is like every other boat. I assure you that he is wrong. I've been an over a hundred sail and motor boats of every size and type from 16' day sails to 150' mega yachts and never seen anything approaching this.
So, enough said... I got off the boat today and checked into a lovely place called Tom's B&B. Tom is a nice German gentleman who has lived in Cape Town for 10 months. I chose his place for the location, price and facilities (not necessarily in that order) and am not disappointed. Frankly, it is even nicer than I had expected. There even a small deep wading pool in the front yard (surrounded by a high cement security fence) and a large TV in the common use living room. The bar is an honor bar (mark down what you take and pay at check out time) as is the use of the phone. The place is spotless thanks to Angelica, the housekeeper. The private bath is all new and beautifully shiny. Yes, I am quite happy.
Leaving was not an easy decision to make. This means I've made a mistake in judgment. Not easy to admit to for me. Well, everyone does once in a while. I've always prided myself on my good people sense but I was wrung with this one. Well, be there was a purpose in this, Cape Town may be where I have to be for some son yet unknown to me. After all, many of you are friends met by chance along travels, and that turned out great. So on I move to the next phase of this journey.
I will spend some time being a tourist and some time researching for my next move. My visa is good to February 14th and I intend to apply for an extension just in case.
Stay tuned for the next episode in this weird journey of mine.
Posted by gailene at January 22, 2004 07:17 PM