Thanks so much for interesting info... I find it so hard to believe that one would miss the wildlife/people etc. I feel absolutely no 'bond' with this country. Maybe coz we have never been people to go to the game parks/Drakensberg etc. We enjoy our water sports/fishing, as do my kids. I am not just one of those 'p'd off' SA's - would just like to see my kids grow up to have grandchildren in a safer environment.... worrying about my daughter and son being hijacked every day - numerous break-ins, ATM bomb blasts etc etc - you must read the news. It's getting a little close to home - we live in Waterfall (Kloof area) and have been shopping in the little centre here whilst a shoot-out took place at the Fidelity Guards. Not a pleasant feeling have to duck for cover.... Funny thing is, most of our friends are over there and I personally don't have any left here! Have been accepted to go on Business Visa but hubby still deliberating as he still has the next 18 months planned for building more mini-factories and 2 more houses. My daughter and son-in-law are ever so keen but unfortunately my son of 24 has a girlfriend that has no desire to leave That will be the only sad part of emigrating for me.
Could always fly home every 6 months to see him
People ask how we can leave a beautiful large home with a stunning view and I ask how the material things can replace one's life or quality thereof?
Would rather live in a 2 bed hut and feel free to walk outside. We live a few km's from Inanda Dam (fav bass fishing spot), but I cannot even drive down there on my own for fear of having a puncture etc in the middle of the location.... - this 'beautiful country' and I can't even
enjoy it! Also, hubby has 3 years before his 45th and maybe subconsciously I know that time is ticking and it's a case of making the move or not having a choice at all later...... got to think of the kids future.
Oh well, I shall continue my research, and whatever will be, will be.
Once again, thank you