Back from SA

I cannot believe a week has passed since I got back! SA is an amazing place and at my every gasp of surprise, my South African colleague responded - 'welcome to Africa!'
The only real way to travel is by car; but you have to be ready for serious traffic jams - especially during load shedding i.e. power cut when means the traffic lights are out!
The food is great - I ate very well - they always provide big portions!
Went to Soweto where I saw things ranging from squat camps to a newly built mall selling Kurt Geiger! Disparity...!
Went to Sandton city shopping centre on Sunday - it is HUGE - probably could have spent the whole week there! Moving away from the city, the mountainous areas are just stunning and serene.
The careers fair at the University of Pretoria was also a great success - lots of companies attending, lots of inquisitive students and the grounds of the uni were an idyllic setting.
So all in all, fantastic trip and can't wait to go again next year!
Photos will be up shortly...

Now just over a week to go before a flight and a half to brissie land!
Lots of arrangements still to make, flat viewings to arrange and friends/family to eat with!

Off today!

Flying tonight! Very excited. 22 degrees! Seeing some candidates tomorrow and then planning to go to Soweto and Sandton Shopping Centre on the weekend!

i'll keep you posted...

In the beginning...

When I first joined GAAPS and was surrounded by the words: 'global,' 'worldwide' and 'international;' - I don't think I realised the extent that it would apply to me too! It is true that the world is so fluid - people move houses, jobs, countries all the time (yes, I am aware that I sound like I have only just woken up to the 21st century) , but it seems strange as I am now starting my own GAAPER adventure.

I am going to South Africa in 2 weeks for our actuarial careers fair at Pretoria University in Jo'burg and then 3 weeks later, am off to our Aussie office in Brisbane!

Jo'burg looks and sounds incredible from all sources, and am v excited about seeing Soweto/Nelson Mandela museum etc. I have also been told that Sandton City Shopping Centre (a prominent feature of the Sandton skyline) might become my favourite place on earth, especially with the exchange rate at the moment!

Umm...should think about getting a couple of suitcases...