South Africa Part 2

Over all, South Africa is a country that I will most definitely be returning to at some point in my life. There was no where near enough time to do everything I wanted to do. Like a safari and visiting a township. A lot of students went to Kruger National Park and got to see the Big 5 - Elephant, Leopard, Lion, Rhino, Water Buffalo. Not the zoo, real wild animals. So many students had some intense experiences with these animals, like a tour guide being chased by a lion.

 

I, however, did not get the chance to see any wild animals. Not even a baboon and they walk the streets like squirrels. That's why I will be back one day. And I will see a baboon and an elephant.

 

But I'm not upset about this at all because I loved everything that I did get to do in South Africa. The family that I was staying with took us to Boulders Beach. This is where the penguins are! They were much smaller than I thought they would be, and they are gated off like they were in the zoo. It didn't seem natural, but I guess it’s for their own protection from crazy tourist like us. I would have probably taken a few, have I had the chance to get within reach of them. After the beach, they drove us through the wine lands, but it was raining so we did not get the chance to get out and walk around and go to a tasting.

 

I had a lot of 'not getting a chance' in this country, so I guess a return is a must. But the time I did have there was still so incredible. Sorry for the repeat of words, but I'm running out of adjectives to describe these experiences. I got to try some interesting foods, such as Ostrich and Crawl Fish. Both were SO good. Especially the Ostrich. And the Crawl Fish was a lot like lobster.

 

South Africa was a lot like the States, except that they drive on the opposite side of the car and road. It was the last bit of home that we will be experiencing until December. Everyone stocked up on groceries and toiletries, because no one wants to deal with that mess in India or anywhere else we are heading. We are almost done with Africa, and then we are off to ASIA!!

 

I did take some time on the last day to upload pictures onto Facebook, so check those out if you have not already. Those are just a very small handful, and they are missing Spain and most of Morocco.

 

We are now off to the island of Mauritius. I am so excited!! It's like a vacation WITHIN a vacation. School for another 6 days, and then off to paradise!

 

And finally....HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY MAYSSA!!! Enjoy & Stay alive.