… on our Mini Trip (2 weeks instead of 9 months!)

1. You don’t always have to eat everything that’s put in front of you. Diabetically speaking, it’s much kinder to yourself (and your diabetes) if you just taste everything when you’re being served three course meals twice a day!

2. When you’re moving around a lot, you have to make a concerted effort to do some exercise. Or you’ll feel stressed and tired (who knew?)

3. Never pack a suitcase more than half full, because mysteriously, in the night, all your stuff will expand. And trying to close an over-full suitcase when you’re running late is no fun. I promise!

4. Any time you have to fly out of Joburg (not my favourite place) to a local destination – fly from Lanseria (Kulula’s ‘new’ airport). It’s a slightly longer drive, but SO worth it once you get there. Not only are the surroundings more pleasant (almost country-like), but the check-in and boarding are a treat. It’s a small, personal airport without any of that frenetic energy that Joburg International has.

5. Something to consider if you’re diabetic and holidaying at a game farm: Sitting on game drives for 6 to 8 hours a day might feel tiring, but it’s actually just sitting – bear it in mind when you’re deciding how much insulin to take for your next meal. (Another thing to bear in mind is that championship eating is not a sport!)

Who knows how many lessons I’ll learn on the real adventure?!