October 16, 2010

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Kate, Emma, Corinna, I, and a couple other girls went to the mall today. Well, Tyger Valley Mall to be exact. There were no crazy old ladies like there were in Paarl Mall and there were much better stores than at the Cape Gate Mall, the mall I went to last weekend. In some ways, Tyger Valley was better than malls back in the US. It has a lower floor that is dedicated to banks and currency exchange, 3 or 4 different salons to get your hair cut, a grocery store, and a large food court with fast food like McDonalds and nicer restaurants as well. The clothing stores were good as well. I like shopping at home more though, I love the boutique shops. What I am most surprised about is the fact that there was a Cinnabon. I can barely find a Cinnabon back home, but there is one in SOUTH AFRICA. There are also Cinnabons on Peru! Kate went on exchange in Peru, so I have insider knowledge. Come on Cinnabon get some more stores in the US! Kate, Simphe, Sherlin, and I all got a peice of heaven. Well, not heaven but it sure was good.

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Photos

Gas Station Attendents
I was told that when the addendents go on strike some car owners don't know how to pump their own gas.

Gas Station Attendents
They wash your windows and fill up your gas tank.

Friends
Kate and me!

Friends
Corinna and Kate got board on the drive to Tyger Mall.

Tyger Mall
I was inspired to take this picture because the oriental rugs mad me think of my grandma.

Bridge House
They never stop watering. It is like they have not heard the concept water conservation.

Bridge House
The gym veiw from the feild.

Bridge House
A view of the dining room (left) and the boys boarding house (right).

Bridge House
This is the TUCK SHOP. They sell snacks, drinks, and sandwiches. Usually I will call it the tack shop or the snack shop with out thinking, and people sometimes freak out.

Bridge House
The benches are next to the TUCK shop.

Bridge House
There is a huge chess board in the prep section of the school. They also have giant chess peices, but they put them up at night.

Dining Room
It only has 7 tables inside 2 outside. It comfortably fits 8- 12th graders. That is how small the school is.

Dining Room
There are paintings all over the walls for decoration. The have quite a few artistic people here.

Pool
This is were we have the braais, bbqs. They also play water sports like water polo, swimming ans canooing.

Pool
They offer sports like water polo, swimming ans canoeing.

Bridge House
The golf team practices shooting in to the net. GO GOLF haha.

Rock Climbing
That looks pretty intense.

Rock Climbing
They offer rock climbing as a sport. Be jealous.

Comments

[Psychobabbler]

beautiful
looks beautiful there

[mckay]

Kelley
It is stunning. Haha poor Sandy. He was teased so much about saying that, so now he says something else. How is everyone?

[Leslee]

Mall
Where's my favorite book store??? Thanks for the school tour, I missed that last time I was there. Keep the pictures coming. Love ya.

[Kim Huff]

Looking Good!
McKayla, you're looking pretty happy and right at home in your new country. I'm happy to know that you are enjoying your new adventure. The pictures are beautiful and your school looks awfully comfortable and nice. Thanks for doing the blog, it helps us stay in your life while you're away. I'll look forward to keeping up with you and your friends. Stay in touch, Kim

[Joyce]

Gas station attendants
A hundred years ago when I was in high school, there were gas station attendants here as well. You are just too young to know that. Ah, but to be young again. J

[Linda Carlisle]

Pictures are worth a thousand words
Hi McKayla, The pics are great to have. I'm so pleased your mom included us in your blog. This is a fine way to keep in touch. So far, mall hopping seems not terribly unlike the US. Beyond the cinnabon, you didn't tell us of other purchases. Surely there was a piece of apparel! We'll look forward to regular blogging from you. Love, The Carlisles

[Flo]

true!
OMY- I miss this "luxury service" lol! well enjoy Africa -