Visa extension approved

Looking back, I arrived in London on this day, two years ago. Coincidentally, I heard today that my application for an extension to my visa was approved. So I get to spend another 6 months in this fine city and country before returning to Cape Town in December. Yee-haa!

Ever wondered where expat saffers are living around the … view full post

My final blog post for the year

My final blog post for the year, because I don’t feel comfortable ending 2004 with animated 80’s tv nostalgia, as funny as it is.

Before I get there…
I was watching the BBC coverage of Sunday’s tsunamis disaster shortly after the earthquake struck, at around 5am. At that early stage, they were reporting only 9 confirmed deaths. That figure, as we’re all … view full post

Schengen & Swimming

On Friday I took my week’s worth of admin and travel plans to a Visa Consultant to apply for my Schengen Visa, which will entitle me (as a saffa) entry into the European countries. The place was in [details removed for paranoia reasons], in a tiny room just big enough to fit a single desk. Well dodge, without … view full post

Crime doesn’t pay

If you hadn’t realised yet, or because I haven’t actually said so, I’m leaving Cape Town for London at the end of this month. This is something I have wanted to do for a while and I’m excited that I’ve finally got off my ass, completed most of the admin and am really doing it. I have a 2-year … view full post

A London checklist

VISA. Check.
Flight ticket. Check.
Notebook. Check.

Change is good

I must be Matthew Good’s biggest fan lately, I’ve been listening to Hello Time Bomb on repeat for the whole day. That must be the best way to distinguish between a favourite (the all-time top 10 kind) song and any others you like at that particular time. … view full post