Snuggs on the loose: Taxi driver mix-up?

Went to church yesterday. We've been going to a church about an hour's drive away called Grace Family Church. We've really enjoyed being able to go to church on a regular basis, and really get something out of the teaching. The church family there is wonderful; very welcoming.

After church, we all went to the local mall; some to eat lunch, and some (us) to do Christmas shopping. I got a gift for Alex, but I can't say what it is, 'cus he might read this. Then on to the madhouse of Game - South Africa's version of Walmart - where we got a little Christmas tree, lights, decorations, and candy for the stockings. This will be our first Christmas together!! So exciting!!

So, at the appointed time, we all met up outside by the traffic circle where the pick-up zone is, and boarded the shuttle to come back to Appelsbosch. We were all in, but there was no driver. Then he finally came.......except he wasn't our driver. Sometimes I have hard time telling Africans apart, they look so much alike (they say we all look the same to them too); but this guy was a bit heavier set, and definitely had a different shirt on.

Maybe we are on the wrong shuttle?? No, here's the stuff we left on it. Maybe he just got in the wrong shuttle?? No. he's starting it up and driving off. Maybe we've been kidnapped?? That was the most popular idea, just because it was funny, but we knew it wasn't true. Maybe the drivers decided to switch vans??

Anyway, there was lots of confusion amongst us as our new driver drove off around the circle.......and kept going. Didn't take the first exit......didn't take the second exit.......oh look! We're back at the pick-up area. Oh yeah! And there's our original driver! So new driver got out, old driver got in and we were off........to Appelsbosch this time.

Still not sure why the other driver drove us around the circle, but I guess TIA still applies, even here; This Is Africa!

After we got home, I was still feeling festive and excited so I went ahead and decorated our room for Christmas. Here are a few pictures of my endeavors. (Note the beautiful gray walls!)