Today we received our first invitation to a Christmas party – IN DECEMBER. What has happened to this year? How is it almost the end of August? Where did the summer go? It feels crazy to think that we’ve been in London for a whole season, nevermind the fact that we’ve been here for over six months already! How did this happen?

It’s been raining and last night I was cold for the first time in months. I fear summer is well and truly over. Which means we’re headed for the dreaded dark, cold and dreary winter. Which I honestly don’t feel ready for. Now we’re furiously working on that plan to be able to spend six months a year in Europe and the other six months in Cape Town (You figure out which six will be spent where!)

If you have any ideas, please feel free to share them. I’m all (cold) ears.