As if I had a sixth sense, the day has come: in a little over a month we'll be leaving Ivory Coast. For good? Who knows... maybe we'll come back in a couple of years. At least here I would want to come back, whereas in Cameroon that wasn't really on the top of my list and I was glad to go.
So how am I feeling? Right now pretty good. Really excited about the prospect and happy to find new dwellings... Also very happy to leave a rather poisonous social situation. But I have to admit it really hurts too.
I have grown to love this country, and its people. I have found my way...
I must admit - in a way - I have settled.
And where it really stings is that we will be leaving Mariam, our nanny/cook. She has been like a second mother to my child and we wee rather close. I don't know how my daughter will cope with leaving here for good.
We have already told her we would be moving to another country and we woudn't be coming back, but that's rather abstract for a two year old. She must aprehend something, because she's very clingy the last couple of weeks...
I dread the day I have to pack her room.
So in a while it will be all boxes again (I've already started, but really in slow motion). And then we'll have a long holiday in Belgium. And then my husband will be leaving us again to go to our new home before us... ugh.
We're not sure of the destination yet, so I'll let you know in due time.
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As our little family embarks on a journey that will take us to all kinds of places all over the world, I use this blog to write about my experiences in these places as an expat wife and mother.
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- Hi, my name is Laura Schuerwegen. After studying communications at the VUB, where I met my husband, I got married and embarked on a journey that would take me places. After a brief stop in Sweden (Norrkopping), we lived in Cameroon for about two years. First near Edea, and later on in Mbongo. During this period, june 2008, our daughter Aini was born. Since februari this year, we are living in Cote d'Ivoire.
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This is mainly a personal blog. Take a peek at my labels, (on the right-hand side, below my profile etc.) most are quite self-explanatory.
If you are interested about Cote d'Ivoire, you can find some information under the "Cote d'Ivoire trivia" label, pictures are under the "Cote d'Ivoire" pictures label.
If you are interested in anekdotes about africa, read the "funny Africa" posts.
The label "pictures: flowers etc" groups pictures of fauna and flora.
If you are looking for some specific information, be sure to leave a comment, and I will try my best to answer all your questions.
You are moving! Wow, how exciting! Can't wait to hear what place will be you new home. Do you even know what continent?
ReplyDeleteTake care and enjoy the last few weeks in Cote d'Ivoire.
I thought I would check in and see if you are still in Cote d'Ivoire...heard about the election on the news and thought of you. Hopefully you are with family in Belgium now. Take care and hope you travel safely!
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