Top of the morning to ya!


     Today is a bittersweet day for me... It marks the end of company for a month or so. I am spoiled by all of the guests coming from the states. On top of that, my brothers are going to the states for a couple of weeks; so we are missing two members of the Whitlock Gang.

    So... This cold overcast afternoon, I shall blog some photos from the past two months. Rylan has now been gone a week. Daniel came for a week and is off on more traveling adventures today. And now our menfolk will be back and forth spending time abroad as we hold down the fort. Thankfully, Bruna has not yet abandoned us. ;-)

I captioned this on Instagram taunting every acclaimed burger restaurant...

This is a billion-dollar recipe right here, folks. 

If I might say so myself. 

Went to the Wales vs. Springboks rugby game with my brothers

and a couple friends. I never got into rugby until this day. I felt a bit naughty

and couldn't resist joining the 50-some-odd Wales fans. This guy beside me said:

You can't root for Wales! I replied that it's part of my heritage and he said: Oh ok, then. But you still can't cheer for them! 

South Africa won by the skin of their teeth. 

Even though we were at a business cocktail party, we had to have fun

and take silly photos. 

This isn't kosher. But don't worry. Gab and Rylan ate this one.

Rhodes came as close as he could to it. Espresso-shot Chocolate Cupcakes.

Delectable.

Bruna is a HUGE fan of soccer. So, even though we were at a rugby game, she was DYING to take a photo under this.

You know... Just a casual breakfast in Kruger.

Behind the scenes Douceur Food Photography.

I was going to root for Chile until she brought out this awesome gear! ;-)

Gab captioned this best: In which we froze for 5hrs straight and then defrosted for 7hrs in Kruger Park.

"Well... That's all I have to say about that."

Top of the Morning!

View on the way to a friend's farm.

    Oi!! My name is Caelyn. I've recently relocated with my family to South Africa for business. If you have never been to South Africa, I HIGHLY recommend it. I am American; but southern Africa, in general, is my heart's home. The saying holds true and I am living proof that Africa gets in your blood.  

   

 Incredible view from Kaapsehoot where we went to see the wild descendants of abandoned horses.

  However, most importantly I am the daughter of the Most High King, Yeshua the Messiah. The fact that He cleansed me of my unrighteousness and made me holy (set apart for His Glory, alone) is something that I take very personally.  - With His grace and mercy in mind, I am able to enjoy His creation and the gifts and resources He has allowed us to create with. 

Not to make you jealous or anything, but I just want to give you every angle. :-)

    

    I love any creative outlet (e.g. fashion, baking, decorating, etc.). As a Whitlock (which my mom is convinced means something like, "consumer of much food"), I am also very passionate about gourmet cooking and baking. 

When you wake up to views like this, you can't help but wake up and glorify God for His splendid work!

   

   Breakfast is my absolute favourite meal of the day. Hence my choosing the title "Top of the Morning!!". I was elated when an Israeli friend confirmed that breakfast is to be eaten like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper. (Although I think mine is more like: breakfast like a king, lunch like a king, and dinner like...a king.) 

"Breakfast," as Sesame Street muppets sang it, "Is the most important meal of the day."

   

   

   Before you make a decision to follow me, I must say this: you gotta love food... And if you don't share a passion for food... well... this is the place for you too. :-) 

   My father was a Ranger in the United States Army and one of their prerogatives is, "Never leave a man behind." - I don't intend to. Anytime I run into someone who merely eats to live, I feel an overwhelming compassion for them. Then my innate marketing side comes out as I take on the task of showing this obviously (in my opinion) sheltered person that there is "a whole new world" out there. You just have to open your eyes!

   So... With all that said: welcome! Enjoy the ride and participate through comments and support, if you feel so led. It'll be a bumpy ride; but I can guarantee an adventurous one, as well.

'Whelp... That's all I have to say about that.'