Travels back to Indiana...

We had a rather eventful time at Cape Town International Airport, both in the terminal building and on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner plane parked on the tarmac, but we were soon on our way back to Indiana. (I won't go into any details here, but we were not impressed with United Airlines.) 

We flew direct to Newark and then on to Indianapolis, arriving back at our car - still parked in the economy parking lot where we had left it three weeks prior - at 14h45 in the afternoon of New Year's Eve. From there we drove the two hours straight back to our home in Washington, Indiana, where we were reunited with an overjoyed Rusty. We were exhausted and the two older kiddos promptly fell asleep and we all caught early nights - I was in bed by 19h30! (7:30pm.) So much for seeing in the New Year! :)

With Shirl and Mom awaiting security at Cape Town International.

With the statue of Nelson Mandela at the International Departure terminal.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Cape Town International Airport.

Ready for the long flight back to the USA.

On the tarmac at Newark - and on our second and final flight.

Waiting for departure at Newark - but not before our bags outside were loaded!

Our flight tradition - tomato juice!

Cute little Anya playing peek-a-boo.

Coming in to land at Indianapolis International Airport.

Our trusty Ford Flex still parked at the economy parking lot.

Family selfie as we head off home.

Riaan sleeping on the chair.

Eliza fast asleep on the rocking chair.

Rusty was so happy to see us again!

Our bags in the living room...

And the mess the next day! What a fantastic trip to Cape Town, South Africa!