A Second Attemp at Cape Town

We did it! We walked out of the South African Consulate at 4:30 pm with Visas in our hands! What an incredible day. I can't say thank you enough to everyone who helped us out, including the front office, friends, family, and strangers in the City. We took the subway to Marilyn and Michael's apartment which felt like an oasis of comfort after walking up and down 3rd Ave and 42nd Street all afternoon. We enjoyed a nice meal at their place. It was so nice to get caught up on all the family news and to share some travel stories all around the dinner table. This morning we went back to the airport. I greeted the South African Airlines manager with "We're Back!". My heart was pounding while the kids checked in to our flight. I didn't actually breathe until we made it through security. We are "Okay to go" at the gate. Our plane is parked at the end of the jetway. All is looking up for us today. Please continue to send your positive thoughts and prayers our way as we travel half way around the world today.