ello ello!
(i've heard some people say that here... thought i'd try it out!)
Well I'm still in beautiful Simons Town, Capetown... and all is well!
This place is beautiful... today it's really hot... it has to be at least 35 out... but lots of breeze!
Alright, well last week was a full week of free time mostly! We made many trips into town to experience Capetown's best iced coffee, eat pizza, check emails, shop at Harry's surf shop (the only store we really like... we're waiting to splurge at Capetown market on Sunday!), or just enjoy the surroundings!
There's penguins waddling all over the place, a cute boardwalk, gift shops, a restaurant by the water just outside where we're staying (called Water's Edge Accomodation Center), and of course the beach just outside our door too! Could I ask for better? Oh yes, and palm trees, and the view of mountains. Breath-taking really.
Some of my group chose to go para-gliding last Thursday, and they say it was a unique experience... I chose to go shark-diving instead, which happened on Saturday! AND WELL... let me tell YOU what that was like... I nearly forgot about the great whites I was so pre-occupied with keeping my food in my stomach! Many in our group got seasick, and I am proud to say I only puked twice... however, the second time I missed the ocean and perhaps got their box of diving suits a little dirty... slightly embarassing... and yet a memorable experience!! haha.
ohhhh the things we do.
Friday we hiked/climbed Table Mountain. THE HARDEST thing I have ever done, no doubt.
God helped me get up that mountain, cause there is NO way I could've done it otherwise.
SUCH a neat experience! Reaching the top was well worth the pain, sweat, and possible dehydration!
Anyways, this week we're in sessions on Conflict Resolution with a guy named Rodney who is our country partner for the next few weeks... and I'm looking forward to meeting my host families this friday! We get to go the a huge market in Capetown on Sunday when I hope to buy many souvenirs! YAY!
Lots more to say, but my time is running out. Overall, I am stretching myself, learning lots, soaking in the culture of South Africa (which does mean the sunshine! my tan is getting pretty decent!), and overall having a blast.
I miss you all, and I hope all is well in Canada. Say HI to the cold for me? :)
Much Love <3
