2009 has been a rollercoaster ride - a little bit adventurous and exciting; a little bit nerve-racking and frightening. All in all though, I wouldn't exchange it for anything else and you know the old Afrikaans saying:
"Wat jou nie doodmaak nie, maak jou sterk" - "What doesn't kill you, will make you strong".
We have had some wonderful adventures: Jordan and Petra ruin, Malaysia and Kuala Lampur, Mabula Game Reserve.
We have learned about a new culture and picked up a few Arabic words.
We fulfilled a dream and became certified open water scuba divers.
And most of all - we have made some strong and lasting friendships.
In the last week, we have created more wonderful memories:
A drive up the coast to the northernmost tip of the peninsula to watch the fishermen bring in their last catch of the day - watching herons and ducks plodding at the water's edge looking for a tasty meal, old men repairing fishing nets, and young one's hauling the boats in over the high tide mark. And everywhere stillness only broken by another muezzin's call to prayer. 
A dhow cruise on the harbour at sunset - all by ourselves except for the two smiling crewmen. Sailing on quiet waters with nothing more than the soft rumblings of an old engine under the deck, and canvas flapping and billowing in the breeze. As we glided across the still waters, we watched the sun go down behind us and in front of us, the buildings lit up with a twinkling and sparkling array of bright lights. The sun dappled the water in an orange glow and hundreds of lights danced on rippling water. We stood together and wished on the first star in the night sky. A last dinner with friends, laughing over past exploits and promising future adventures.
Sterkte & Seize the Day!
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