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Month: September 2018

#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
#32  Vivacious and Vibrant Vietnam

#32 Vivacious and Vibrant Vietnam

Posted on September 25, 2018November 24, 2018 by André
Hanoi Sitting in a cab  in the early hours of the morning driving through the dark deserted streets of Bangkok on the way to the airport, I felt immensely relieved and grateful that we had emerge... 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
#30 Thailand: The Curve Ball

#30 Thailand: The Curve Ball

Posted on September 5, 2018November 24, 2018 by André
The morning of leaving Gaarawee, our help, along with the other volunteers, was required by a Thai couple who owned a big plot of land nearby. They were performing a blessing on the site where they wo... Read More

Online article about our journey

https://twentytwowords.com/couple-quit-their-jobs-sell-home-and-take-kids-out-of-school-to-travel-world/

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..and in the blink of an eye it’s all over. An ..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’r 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
We finally managed to pull of this event, a month We finally managed to pull of this event, a month late, but it was worth the wait and was a huge success. Football uniting girls from different sides of the track, and proving what a powerful levelling ability it has. 

We were able to donate footballs, toiletries, clothes, books and sanitary products to the @ikasisoccerschool girls on behalf of reddamhouseconstantia and @meadowridge_afc .

A beautiful and impactful talk on mental health and self care by @Nosiphiwo09, was well received by all the girls and proved that whatever their circumstances, these teen girls are all faced with similar hurdles.

Thanks also to @lindy_cohen for the amazing @continent_africa T-Shirts.

Friendships formed on and off the field and this will be the first of many similar events to come.

#socialimpact #football #sportforgood #girlsfootball #capetown
Finally we’re going ahead with this charity even Finally we’re going ahead with this charity event in aid of @ikasisoccerschool for girls in #khayelitsha .

Sat 9th Two friendly games, first kicking off at 10am at @reddamconstantia.

Donations will welcome 🙏🏽

#girlsfootball #womensfootball #socialimpact #sportforgood 

@meadowridge_afc
Bought an old army jacket and got the incredibly t Bought an old army jacket and got the incredibly talented guys @mathousand16 @babajahnile from madeinafricalabel.com based in Observatory to revamp and add their own creative flair to it. Amazing work!
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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!

https://straightoutta.school.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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