All,

We are considering a move from USA (we are American) to Cape Town. I have been doing business there for over a year, and am exploring taking a position with a company there.

I am curious around several topics.

Wife and child, what are the concerns and pitfalls you can point out regarding a 10 yr old and Wife moving to CT.
BE SURE THAT YOUR WIFE WILL LEARN HOW TO DRIVE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD HERE AND HAS A CAR. VERY IMPORTANT TO MAINTAIN A SENSE OF FREEDOM.

Best private school, any recommendations on what the top schools are?
ST CYPRIANS IS A GOOD ONE IN THE CITY - GIRLS ONLY THOUGH

Great neighborhoods to consider, I will be working downtown. (prefer a yard, not apartment)
HIGGOVALE IN THE CITY IS GREAT AS IS ORANJEZICHT - DON'T DO DEVILS PEAK OR LOWER GARDENS - MORE CRIME THERE

Any thoughts on what we will miss most, or have trouble adjusting to?
THE INCREDIBLY HIGH AMOUNT OF SECURITY YOU WILL NEED. YOU WILL ALSO BE ALMOST GUARANTEED TO BE BROKEN INTO AT SOME POINT - YOUR APT, YOUR CAR, MUGGED, SOMETHING LIKE THAT. IT MAY NOT BE VIOLENT, BUT YOU MUST BE PREPARED FOR AN INCIDENT LIKE THIS. OF COURSE TAKE ALL THE NORMAL PRECAUTIONS, BUT I WAS SHOT IN BROAD DAYLIGHT ON A CITY STREET LAST YEAR AND THESE THINGS CAN AND DO HAPPEN. SO, BE PREPARED MENTALLY FOR IT.

I guess that is a start, we are still in negotiationson this, but want to aleivate some stress on the decision to move my family to CT.
I'VE BEEN HERE 4+ YRS IN CAPE TOWN PROPER WITH HUSBAND AND CHILD - LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED ANY MORE HELP! ELISE

Thanks for any insight.