Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Bungy Jumping continued . . . . yes I was scared!!



Face Adrenaline - Bungy Jumping from 709 feet!






Home Bitter Sweet Home

Hi All,

Sorry this post has taken me so long.  I've been home for a little over a week now and the first week was super crazy.  I've now learned that my body doesn't travel so well and returning to work the day after getting back didn't help the situation.  But, I'm back on some sort of schedule and now getting ready to leave for Hawaii this weekend.  Not looking forward to getting on another plane, but very much looking forward to spending a week on Poipu Beach.  I need a vacation from my vacation.  

I suppose a wrap up from my African adventure is in order; however, I just don't know what to say or where to begin.  In a nut shell it was the best experience of my life.  The title of this post says it all, I'm happy to be home but so sad to not be in Cape Town.  I could have stayed another 3 weeks if not more.  I was so comfortable and felt so at home, at ease.  Yes, Cape Town is not the safest of cities (actually, statistically it is the least safe).  The three weeks I spent there were perfect and I am incredibly grateful to have had this opportunity.  I feel so blessed to have been able to meet the people I met and experience the adventures I did.  Thank you to everyone who helped make it a reality.  

People keep asking me if the trip changed me, if I feel different.  Honestly, I don't know yet.  I feel like I am more aware and that's the best answer I can give thus far.  I know the trip did change me but it will take some time to fully understand how.  

Now for the fun stuff . . . I know you all want pictures.  I'm hoping to use my down time in Hawaii to get most of it done, but I have some time today so I'll start posting a few.  And eventually I'll have my album done and I'll carry that with me so whenever I see you, I'll the album to look at.

Thanks for sticking with me!!

Hugs,
Amanda