2018: A Year in Review

2018 was another big year of change for this Cross family of two. 

It was crazy and awesome all at the same time! 

The year started in Thailand with beaches, elephants, tuk-tuks and temples! 

After a rather hectic start to the year, we said goodbye to the golden shores of Perth, Australia, our lovely neighbours and many good friends at the end of February to start a new adventure! 

Thank you Perth! It was real. 

From Asian to African Ellies =) 

Over March and April we spent 6 weeks travelling around South Africa visiting family and friends and also managed to squeeze in a few days in the Kruger and do some sight-seeing. 

6 weeks, 7600 km, 8 of the 9 provinces in a 1L Opel Corsa. 

Thank you Mzansi! It's always a pleasure. 

Also in March, we welcomed this little fellow. Welcome Nathan! 

Isla you are the sweetest big sister and we love watching you both grow. 

And then in April it was time for a new adventure. This time in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

This is pho, pronounced a bit like far, one of our favourite local dishes. 

Moving day! 

We are a bit crazy and ship our furniture each time. 

This is probably the smoothest move overall we have had. 

Thanks for that Vietnam! And a special thanks to all the new friends we have made here, you guys also made a huge difference and thanks for your patience answering my 100s of questions! 

The view from our new apartment.

Our first Vietnamese wedding! 

Congrats Nghia and Huong!

Banh mi! A firm favourite. 

Think gourmet sandwich but for $1.50.

Birthdays in July celebrated in style in Phu Quoc.

Bron was blessed to spend 6 weeks in the UK visiting the Finnemore Four over the English summer. And what a summer it was. Thank you F4! It was awesome. Hope to do it again soon! 

While Bron was away, Justin had a work trip to Vientiane, Laos and also had some spare time to see some sights for a change. 

September came with the gift of a long weekend and we enjoyed some exploring, fresh air and hiking in Dalat.

In October we celebrated 10 wonderful years of marriage.

Thank you for an amazing 10 years Pookey! Looking forward to many more =) 

Bron recently started volunteering with an NGO dedicated to uplifting the disadvantaged and disabled in HCMC. This was a gift wrapping session for the Christmas Party at an orphanage the NGO supports. 

We are currently ending the year on holiday in Cambodia, bumper blog posts are sure to follow! 

Hope 2018 was just as kind to you! 

Wishing you all a very happy and blessed New Year. 

All the best for 2019!