So it's now Thursday afternoon and everyone is getting ready for our Goodbye Dinner . . . it will definitely be a sad night. And tomorrow is my last day with the kids so another sad day. Oy vey, don't know if I can take all these emotions.
Anywho, the point was that I don't have much more time here and I have to be all packed up by 8am on Saturday. Thus, this is my last post from South Africa. But stay tuned because I will continue with the blog with pictures and other updates on my travels (I'm just getting started).
This past week has been amazing!!! The whole time has been amazing!!! The three weeks just flew by, I can't wrap my head around the fact that I'm leaving in two days, too surreal. I did finally make it to Robben Island which was a little disappointing. I'm so happy I went but it has become so commercialized and so much a tourist attraction that I feel like a lot of it's history has been lost. It didn't feel real, I had to keep reminding myself of where I was and the impact of the location. Oh well.
My kids have been awesome, supposedly they are throwing the volunteers a party tomorrow so I am so excited about that.
This entire experience has been so magically overwhelming that the words have been so hard to find but I appreciate all the support from back home and the wonderful comments. Just wait until I start getting pictures up. :)
Lots and lots of love and I will see/talk to you all in a few days.
Hugs,
Amanda
2 comments:
It's too bad that Robben Island has become just another tourist attraction. Maybe in you next blog share what Robben Island is and why it is significant to SA culture and history. Sorry that you're sad to be leaving, but so happy to hug you. Call as soon as you have cell reception.
love love and more love and tan feet too
J
Welcome back Amanda! I can't wait to see your pics and hear even more about your adventures. You are the bravest kid ever going bungie jumping!! I didn't realize what an adrenaline junkie you are!!What's the story behind Robben Island? I am not familiar with it.
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