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2019 to 2021
2019
Before departure
Big, difficult decisions in life
We need to get rid of all the stuff!
Saying goodbye to friends is tough
Letting go is crucial for new beginnings
Challenges and miracles during our exodus
After arrival
Aug to Oct
Zurich greeted us through the plane’s window
Our ship with our belongings has come in!
Back to school to an international school
Choose your lens for each situation wisely
Autumn is a preparation period for rest
Synchronicity is never accidental
Celebration of milestone birthdays
God selects our angels here on earth
Entertainment for dark winter evenings
Our challenging first year ended on a high
2020
Jan to Jun
Migration is happening worldwide
Corona virus has taken the world by storm
Many adjustments to a new rhythm
Lent and Easter during Covid lockdown
Covid-19 freedom with responsibility
Exceptional service during Covid-19 pandemic
Uncertainty to possibility
Photography as teacher of the art of observation
Growing up in another country
Being tested on the Swiss roads
When you receive the dreaded call
2021
Jan to Mar
Symbol of hope in nature or in people
All of us are part of history
Road trip to Journey in a foreign country
The rythm of seasons creates trust
The various colours of truth
Cooking with love inspired by my son
Apr to Jun
The smell of spring in Switzerland
Are dandelions weeds, wildflowers or herbs?
Cheese is part of the Swiss culture
Unexpected people who become like family
My husband enjoys his e-bike more than walking
Jul to Sep
Medals for dedication and sacrifice
Lifestyle changes in Switzerland
Technology changed the way we live
Music speaks the language of my soul
Newcomer to the social media community
Traditions connect generations and families
The layer of fog that clouds my mind
Creativity is intelligence having fun
A snow blanket comforted me
The Christmas bag full of emotions
2022
Jan to Apr
We are all ambassadors of something
Celebrate life’s special moments
When the familiar changes forever
Signs of a future without masks
May to Aug
Circus’ place in the entertainment arena
Sport teaches skills and life lessons
We are each other’s family abroad
Zurich embraced the short summer
The art of letting go requires courage
Chapters in the book of life
I received Time as a precious gift
Swiss differences that amaze me
My roots in Kathu in the Kalahari
Fascinating technological developments
Advent light in the darkness
2023
Jan to April
Choose to see potential and possibility
Standing in the middle of the fire
Vegan and gluten-free challenges accepted
Spring blossoms and flowers in Zurich
The unexpected power of random kindness
A treasure chest of different cultures
May to Aug
When strangers become friends
Graffiti and street art in Switzerland
Gifts of love from the heart
Pumpkin exhibition about women’s power
Visible climate change in Switzerland
Mom, have you heard of ChatGPT?
2024
Jan to Jun
Amazing grace comes in many forms
Winter depression is real for me
Easter and spring celebrate new life
When are you ready for the next chapter?
From ordinary to extraordinary
We are witnesses of each other’s lives
Sport teaches skills and life lessons
Anticipation brings mixed emotions
Adventures
Switzerland
We make enjoyable winter fun discoveries
Zug surprised us with cherries and a scooter
The French and Italian parts of Switzerland
Fun in the green rolling hills of Heidiland
An Aussie’s Swiss exchange experience
Europe
Italy and France
Italy preserves its heritage for the future
Tuscan villas and Chianti wines
Beauty and tranquillity on Lake Garda
Colourful landscapes of Provence
Our first ski holiday in Livigno, Italy
Venice took my breath away
German countries
Black Forest cake and cuckoo clocks
Autumn Reflections in Tyrol
Munich – much more than Oktoberfest
Flowers for my mom at Keukenhof
Greece shared her beauty with us
Budapest was a feast for our senses
Various jewels of the Baltic Sea
We discovered a beach escape in Croatia
Other
Our 10-year journey with MSC
Additions to my London memory box
Zander’s Australian exchange experience
Motherhood
Me as mom
What I learn from my children
The Heart vs Mind battle of a mom
Friends who ease the motherhood turbulence
Letting go is part of parenting
My children
My children are leaving the nest
My children’s visit was my big Christmas gift
My catalyst for growth is turning 21
All my children under my roof again
South Africa
We live proudly South African
South Africa in the Swiss news
Braai is a South African tradition
Team SA celebrated cultural diversity
South Africa through new eyes
My prayer for South Africa
African Art is functional and social
Coaching
Life’s purpose and meaning questions
I am a product of my decisions
Change helps develop our resilience
Dirt road lessons about balance
Second chances in love and life
Word Power
Language
My second grappling with languages
The impact of languages on identity
Letters
Words have become my lifeline
Letters carry words and emotions
My Letters to Emsia surprise gift
Story
The healing power of storytelling
A life story expressed in metaphors
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during our time in Switzerland as expats
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