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# 45 One year outta suburbia

# 45 One year outta suburbia

Posted on April 28, 2019May 2, 2019 by André
April 28th 2019 marks our anniversary of leaving life in Cape Town. I’ve asked Becky, Rico and Tiana to write down their thoughts and feelings from being on the road for one year. This blog is a... Read More
#44 Colombia:Santa Marta

#44 Colombia:Santa Marta

Posted on April 1, 2019April 2, 2019 by André
The main focus of our time in Santa Marta was around the work at the Tiempo de Juego foundation (https://tiempodejuego.org/). Day by day we built up relationships with the children and staff  and... Read More
#43 South America: Colombia

#43 South America: Colombia

Posted on March 3, 2019April 2, 2019 by André
Leaving Cape Town wasn’t as difficult as I had envisaged. The trip had turned out to be the perfect tonic for our kids knowing that there was still a life for us there, their friends hadn’... Read More
#42 Cape Town:  In and out of suburbia

#42 Cape Town: In and out of suburbia

Posted on February 14, 2019April 2, 2019 by André
Vietnam had been great for us. Some routine, stability, familiarity, new friends, warm people but still encapsulated in a simple easygoing  lifestyle. As we’d been forewarned, a month in Hoi An... Read More
#41 Hoi An: Regrouping

#41 Hoi An: Regrouping

Posted on January 31, 2019April 2, 2019 by André
We were up at 3:30 am for a 4am cab; Dean had kindly woken up and made us coffee – I think he wanted to make double sure that we weren’t staying any longer! We were gifted with a glorious ... Read More
#39 Japan: Osaka, Kyoto and goodbyes.

#39 Japan: Osaka, Kyoto and goodbyes.

Posted on December 21, 2018April 2, 2019 by André
The ‘ Workaway’ placement was agreed for a  month, but we hadn’t thought much about our onward plans. Japan had to be explored, and Christmas was rapidly approaching. It was going to be a v... Read More
#38 Japan: Two families become one.

#38 Japan: Two families become one.

Posted on December 16, 2018January 22, 2019 by André
It was strange that two families were living together under one roof having not know each other previously. Over the first few days, Yoshi and Kana outlined how their household was run but made us fee... Read More
#37 Land of the rising sun: Japan

#37 Land of the rising sun: Japan

Posted on November 14, 2018January 16, 2019 by André
It was quite something to think that the next chapter of our life was being decided by just one Skype call and a few emails; a leap of faith but the gut feeling was good. Japan hadn’t been on our li... Read More
#36: World Schoolers and Grandparents in Sidecars

#36: World Schoolers and Grandparents in Sidecars

Posted on November 8, 2018April 2, 2019 by André
From Hoi An we had to head back to Bangkok for an appointment for further blood tests for Rico to confirm that the septic arthritis had gone. Rico had been on antibiotics for around 6 weeks, and thank... Read More
#34 Heading south in ‘nam

#34 Heading south in ‘nam

Posted on October 4, 2018December 11, 2018 by André
The sleeper bus delivered us to the deserted streets of Hanoi early in the morning. We made our way to the train station and sat being watched by a  few early birds also waiting for the trains to... Read More
#33 Exploring Vietnam

#33 Exploring Vietnam

Posted on September 30, 2018December 11, 2018 by André
Our time in Vietnam was limited due to having to return to Bangkok for Rico’s follow up tests and then the ‘World Schoolers’  summit in Chiang Mai. With this in mind our trip had to be plan... Read More
#31 Thailand: Back on Track

#31 Thailand: Back on Track

Posted on September 20, 2018November 10, 2018 by André
It was so good to get Rico back with us and out of hospital. A big dose of antibiotics for the ensuing 4 weeks were prescribed, and we’d have to return to Bangkok for further blood tests to make sur... Read More
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@it_is_bex @beckystennettbaldeo thank you for bein @it_is_bex @beckystennettbaldeo thank you for being the backbone of our tribe , and a mother to so many more. We love and appreciate you so much.
Happy 19th @ricogb_ Wow what a monumental 12 month Happy 19th @ricogb_ Wow what a monumental 12 months it’s been. You have achieved so much and had some proper adventures along the way. Crack on Son, you’re smashing it. 

We love you 🦏! ❤️
Wishing all our family and friends a blessed Chris Wishing all our family and friends a blessed Christmas and an amazing 2026. Big love from the Baldeos
..and in the blink of an eye it’s all over. An em ..and in the blink of an eye it’s all over.

An emotional last day of school at Wynberg Boys School. What a privilege for Rico to have attended such an amazing institution. 

A memorable day, with a great send off from the school and then the obligatory shenanigans after. 

On to the next chapter
Fun times in @krugernationalpark with the family Fun times in @krugernationalpark with the family
An early chilly start to #bastilleday trail run, b An early chilly start to #bastilleday trail run, but a great tough morning on the mountain in #franshoek
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Sweet 16!!! Happy Birthday @tiana._mae you've ke Sweet 16!!! 

Happy Birthday @tiana._mae you've kept us on our toes for the last 16 years! It's been an absolute joy watching you flourish.. so much more fun and adventures to come. 

Love you.xx
A big year ahead: T turns 16, Rico 18 and is in hi A big year ahead: T turns 16, Rico 18 and is in his matric year plus  a new Casa Baldeo. 
Seems not that long ago Rico was the little Grade 8 ringing the @wynbergboyshighschool_official bell. Lets do this Team Baldeo
Boys on tour - Cambodia 24/25 Boys on tour - Cambodia 24/25
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Happy 50th birthday to this amazing human. You’re Happy 50th birthday to this amazing human. You’re loved by everyone! Enjoy your birthday in @krugernationalpark - your spiritual home. ❤️🐘🦒
Happy birthday Son. Time to up the ante and go tak Happy birthday Son. Time to up the ante and go take on the world . Love you .❤️
What an incredible weekend . Breathtaking setting, What an incredible weekend . Breathtaking setting, venue and beautiful peeps. Partying, trail runs, breath work, yoga, San Pedro, sunshine and smiles.

 @pod_karoo than you 🙏🏽
Happy birthday T-Dawg! Keep on, keeping on. Love y Happy birthday T-Dawg! Keep on, keeping on. Love you.❤️
Wishing all our friends and family an amazing Chri Wishing all our friends and family an amazing Christmas and festive period and a healthy, happy and successful 2024
Happy birthday to this amazing wife/ mum/ confidan Happy birthday to this amazing wife/ mum/ confidant / cornerstone/ top bird.

You’re loved by everyone.xx

Another amazing art piece designed by our favourite neighbour @kbl_thecolourist who got our characteristics spot on !
Off he goes - 12 day hike into the mountains, carr Off he goes - 12 day hike into the mountains, carrying all his own clothes and food, and no contact with the outside world. Hopefully he’ll draw down on some of the amazing hiking experiences we’ve had over the years, from #machupicchu, #mtkinabalu and #quilatoaloop .

A great experience for all these boys away from home comforts and electronic distractions. 

#wbhs #hiking #cederberg
Reppin’ #halloween with the best neighbors Reppin’ #halloween with the best neighbors
A very rare sighting of the female teen ...away fr A very rare sighting of the female teen ...away from its natural habitat of the confines of darkened closed door bedroom. 

 Here we see it out of its comfort zone in fresh air and nature. A sight to behold .

#teen #givemestrength #buckleup #lovemydaughter
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Rico’s second article for the Lonely Planet

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/postcard-from-carnival-in-columbia

An article I wrote for ‘the 3rd half’ regarding the power of football around the world

https://www.thirdhalfsoccer.com/post/bucking-the-trend

Football in Japan

Rico’s piece written for Lonely Planet Kids

Postcard from Vietnam by Rico Baldeo

Tiana’s second publication for Lonely Planet

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/postcard-from-colombia

Rico and T have their own blog!

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Tiana’s inaugural article for Lonely Planet Kids

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/kids/postcard-from-malaysia/

 

The long awaited follow up to ‘Monitor Lizard’….”The Alpaca Song’!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLTo0RyOPgQ

Tiempo de Juego in Colombia where we volunteered

https://youtu.be/ovl3nfGncjE

Rico’s videos

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T’s videos

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