Familiar faces

So far away but so familiar to see pictures and videos on social media of friends and family. I was part of their lives and they were an important part of mine. Now I am watching everything from a distance with a smile on my face and sometimes tears of happiness that they still are part of my life and because I miss them. I am a very lucky person to have all these great people in my life, close by and far away, because out of sight is certainly not out of mind!

These pics have brought smiles on my face for sure...

Falling in place...

Sometimes it seems that things just fall into place...and sometimes you just have to pinch yourself to see if things are real. 

My first few days at the new job and I am feeling comfortable and appreciated. For personal things there is not a lot of time now, I choose to spend most of my time here a the retreat and that is fine with me, I feel good here and really want to get to know all the bits and pieces here as well as getting to know my colleagues. I live in a house on the same plot as the retreat in a house with the other (management)staff and have my own comfortable room there with a private balcony. So we live together but all have our own space. 

I will keep on working hard and hope to play harder when I get the time ;)

Love you all!

Overview of Xanadu

Rooftop plunge pool Xanadu

Jozani forrest

Dar Es Salaam

Bagamoyo - Fishermans town and historal site (Slave trade)

My new house

Nieuwe kansen!

After having to make the decision to quit my job at La Madrugada I am proud to announce that this Friday I will start at Xanadu villas & retreat. Ill be working In the office and will do reservation, administration and all necessary tasks.
The reason for leaving La Madrugada was that the overall atmosphere there was not a positive one.

Curious about my new workplace? Www.xanadu-villas.com

Also will I be working with a good friend to help him with marketing and communication of his hotel and when I am settled in at my new job I will working with him as a volunteer for an NGO.

After some days of insecurity and even feeling homesick, everything has now fallen into place and Im moving forward again! What I again learned about myself is that I am very capable of taking care of myself through my social and hardworking attitude!

Ill keep you up to date!