I'm happy to say GeoBear has arrived at Mirjam's in Israel! It has taken more than 3 weeks from South Africa, (by airmail!) and I am so relieved to know he's not my responsibility any more.
The PO said he left Johannesburg on 19th January, so I think they must have let him have a world tour before landing in Israel!
Thanks for letting him visit me.
Joyce in RSA.