Blogs from Western Cape, South Africa, Africa - page 272

Hello Everyone, Here is the big blog...I think it's gunna be a long one, because we have been doing a ton of stuff and have so much to tell you all. First off, we'll start with our flight from Athens to Dubai. We didn't really know what to expect out of Dubai, but the airport was super nice. On the flight over there, Justin noticed on the flight screen that we were in the "neutral (safe flying) zone" and then there were a bunch of other colored zones surrounding us, so that was kind of different ;) The flight was great though, they had a tv in every seat that allowed you to play games, watch tv shows, movies and you could even call other seats in the airplane, so i called up Justin, it was ... read more

Damn it...I just tried to post a good, long post but lost it somewhere in cyberspace. So this will be shorter than it's supposed to be, but hopefully it'll say what it needs to. So I leave Cape Town in a few days...it's been a really interesting experience, and though it hasn't been perfect it's been a learning process the whole time. Uhm...yeah, so since I don't feel like rewriting this all over again, I'm just going to say that I'll tell better stories the next time i see/talk to you guys, and I'm looking forward to being home (or whatever best approximates home for the time being). Love and such BernieBear... read more

The anticipation that I felt as I stepped off the bus in Capetown had been building up for the entire 22 hour journey. I was not planning for the same adventures of Zambia or Namibia, but rather some quality time with a dear friend that had returned to her home in South Africa. When Claudia hollered my name from her car opposite the bus depot, I skipped across the road-even with my 20 kilo pack on! Isn't it crazy how some situations can make you feel like a kid again? We took the scenic drive to the house and I couldn't help beamig from ear to ear. This is partly because I soon had an ice cream in hand as we walked around Camps Bay with the third princess on the trip, little Emily. I am ... read more

Dear All, Quick Notes: Scott: I flew in that Thursday to Heathrow, dummy, and got there roughly an hour after everything started. But thank you for thinking of me anyway. Resh: Congratulations! :) Dad: I'll call soon. Thank you for sending a message though, and yes, this is where you post. Blue: I miss you too, kitty. I thought of you yesterday when I saw a stray cat outside our place. It meowed at me, and it sounded a little like you. Also, I've talked about you with some of my friends here who also have kitties they miss. *Hug* Anyway... It's been an amazing but challenging trip. I can't remember what I said last time, but if I'm repeating myself, it is only because the same thoughts have been overwhelming me since I've been here: ... read more

Back to Civilization The first day in Cape Town, my brain experienced total sensory overload from all the sights. And we’re not talking Table Mountain or the Cape of Good Hope, although they were awesome sights. We’re talking about simple things, like seeing houses out the airplane window; savoring my first fresh sandwich and my first café latte with fresh milk; ordering room service; and taking a shower with hot running water!!! Simply amazing. That was my first day - just getting used to “normal” life again and really being so thankful for having all these things again! You know I tried so hard to deal with the living conditions in Ghana, but let’s not forget deep down I am really just a Long Island princess and can always appreciate things like room service and complimentary ... read more