Sunny South Africa

Well we made it and it actually went well. Shaunie loved being in the plane and didn't experience any trouble with her ears, which I was quite worried. I gave her Dimetapp and Tylenol with a decongestant before hand and seemed to work well. We are now in Arch Rock near Plettenburg Bay on the Garden Route and it has been fascinating for the girls to watch the dolphins play in the surf, which we can see from our balcony. I had trouble sleeping the first few nights because the surf sounds like a blizzard storm. We chatted with Matt and mom on Skype the other night (day for us) and we had the video so they could see the scenery. All was quite on their end and I asked if they were still there. Matt's voice came up saying quietly "I hate you". I do believe the -35 without the wind was causing him to be a little bitter. Bitterly cold that is! It seems since we left, everything is acting up. Within a few days the furnace quit and the satellite downstairs is not working. The snow keeps blowing and dad is having a hard time keeping up with the snow removal. I think they are definitely wishing they were here.
We have been having a great time, however having some problems with Shaunie. 2 really bad days in a row. I think the change of diet, lack of routine and missing her house are a few of the problems. Let us just say, our trip to Monkeyland to see the monkeys in their natural habitat was not the best thing for her to do. So we may try some medications, just to see if it helps.
Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. Hopefully I will be able to get to another place with Internet access and update some more.