Pics

This photo is of Nosandi and I outside of Cornerstone and was taken last Friday afternoon after we had a conversation/interview about South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission. She had some very interesting insights from a black person's point of view of the TRC, and it was truly a blessing to talk to her. I can definitely see the two of us staying contact after I leave SA.

Astrid's choir singing at Kirenstenbosch Festival! Look at their wonderful uniforms! They had to wear them on this gorgeous Saturday afternoon! I would point out Astrid, however she's in the back of this group of girls and I can't seem to find her head or anything in this photo. Astrid goes to an all girls school in Wynberg. She's in eighth grade, which is her first year of being at the high school.
Pictures from Hannah's Birthday Party at Claire's in Fish Hoek.....

Jean-Luc, Emily, and Judith


Lesiba and Jason in the corner of the room being really random, I guess they were having some sort of "moment"


Jean-Luc handing out the popcorn....

I will be able to say TGIF

Suffice to say, I have been a workaholic this week. Papers have been all over my itinerary and I cannot wait for a change of scenery. That is, I am sick of staring at a computer so much. I have one more paper to write and then I’ll be done with work for the rest of my semester. Crazy to think of it that way! Even though I have so much more to LEARN, I will not need to type what I’ve learned anymore. Soon it’ll be time for the “cultural experience” in South Africa to begin, though I’ve already had plenty of cultural experience so far.

The weather is changing into the cool autumn breeze at night and a warm, instead of boiling, sun during the day. Everyone here thinks it is winter- but I’m in denial of that. As long as I don’t have to put a hat or scarf on to keep warm, it’ll be summer for me.

My bruise is healing very fast, in case you were wondering. It’s more of a dark/light brown instead of purplish blue color. Dad- I will try to be more careful. I only have one more surfing lesson to do, it’s my fourth and last one, so pretty much I’m a pro.

Last weekend we had two birthday parties- one for Hannah and one for Kristi. On Saturday night we all went over to Claire’s house, who goes to Cornerstone, to celebrate Hannah’s birthday. Emily, Kristi, and I demonstrated all of the cheesiest dance moves that we could possibly think of- “sprinkler”, “shopping cart”, “bus driver”, and last but not least, Kristi whipped out the “typewriter”. None of the Cornerstone students had ever seen such horrible dancing before. They were simply laughing at us for about 20 minutes straight. We all had a blast that night! For Kristi’s birthday we went horseback riding for 2 straight hours! I think I’m getting older because I remember horseback riding to be a lot more fun! After about an hour I was ready to get off that horse! I had the rudest horse alive! “Bles” didn’t want anyone to pass him especially by the glare that he gave to every other horse! Once in a while I was able to enjoy the vineyards, the mountains, the baby cows we passed, and the sunset but for the most part I was trying to stay on my horse and keep him from attacking all other horses. Kristi had a ride of a lifetime- she says it was the highlight of her trip so far. I guess then it was worth it for the sake of Kristi's birthday.

Cheers,
Anna

ps can't wait for friday....