The Big Move: The big why
Sharing a thoughtful reflection from Abré & Adorée. They've put into words what many who have made the move from 🇿🇦 to 🇳🇿 feel—a mix of hope for the future and deep respect for the complex reasons people leave, and for the country they've left behind.
Abre van Wyk
10/27/2025
A little reflection on our big journey... 🇿🇦 ✈️ 🇳🇿
"Your outlook determines your reality."
For us, this was a choice that wasn't born from unhappiness. We were not unhappy in South Africa; to tell the truth, things were actually going very well for us. For us, this is a new chapter, a journey of growth and new horizons.
We have the deepest respect for every person walking this path. Some were forced to leave by cruel, heartbreaking events. Others simply became tired and disillusioned ["sin-verlore" - literally "meaning-lost"] with a country for which they once gave everything. Every reason is unique, personal, and valid.
No matter what your "why" is, we would like to share one thought: Never forget where you come from; those roots are part of who you are.But even more importantly, stay positive in your words and your thoughts. Your outlook determines your reality. And who knows? Maybe, just maybe, all our paths will one day cross again with that beautiful, complex country.
KarooKiwi greetings, Abré & Adorée