One of the realities I wasn't quite prepared for was the fact that study abroad requires some amount of studying! Part of the reason I'm so late updating this (in addition to the typical procrastination, business, laziness, etc) is the fact that I spend so much time in classes.
I absolutely love the rigor of the Spanish in my program--it's helping me get far more fluent than I expected! However, my program at times feels like a flashback to high school: lots of my time is scheduled. On a typical school day, I spend 3 1/2 hours in Spanish class (4 including the 1/2 hour break in the middle). Then, I have a 2 1/2 hour lunch break. While this seems incredibly long, it's not necessarily enough time for me to go home. Sometimes, my afternoon classes are in the same place as the morning Spanish class. On those days, I just bring my lunch with me, because going home and returning would take so long when factoring in waiting for the micro (that's what Chileans call the public transportation buses). Other days we take afternoon classes at the Universidad Santa María, which is a 15-20 minute walk from my house, and I go home for lunch. I have gotten pretty settled into my routine here and feel much more comfortable using my Spanish!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
Getting to Know My Chilean Family
The past few days have gone by so quickly! It has been difficult to find time to update my blog. As the final day of orientation came to a close, it was time for everyone to find out about their families. We got to see photos of our family and our program directors gave us a brief description of each of the members. I was so excited to meet mine!
That night, we had a cocktail reception where we each got to meet a member of our family. I felt a little extra special because I had 2 people there to meet me! I met one of my new cousins, Javiera, and my host brother, Cote. Cote lives in Santiago, but he came to visit for the weekend to get to know me and spend some time with the family. It turns out that Cote is married to Carol, the host sister of one of the other girls in my program! They are expecting a son, Nicolas, in December--unfortunately I will be back in the US by then.
On Saturday, I finally moved in with my family! My host parents are incredible!!! They are such kind, welcoming people that I felt right at home. My room is cozy and has a terrific view of Valpo, as you can see below.
Cote showed me around the beaches of Viña and the surrounding area. We picked up Carol and Kerry, another girl from my program who Carol's family is hosting, along the way. It was such a gorgeous day! I was so glad we took advantage of it.
My whole family ended up eating dinner at Carol's family's house. We all went over to talk and spend time together, but as it got late, the decision was spontaneously made to stay and eat. I love how close all of these families are!
Yesterday, I went to a soccer match with my host dad, Cote, and Cote's godfather Pavo in Playa Ancha. The men in my family are huge fans of the Santiago Wanderers. The club is based in Valpo and is the oldest soccer club in Chile! Although it wasn't the most eventful soccer game I have seen, it was incredible to see the energy all of the fans brought--it reminded me of being at a Duke basketball game (except all the chanting was in Spanish)! There is even a man who brings tons of tiny scraps of paper to each game and distributes them so that everyone can throw confetti. The Wanderers ended up winning the game 2-0!
That night, we had a cocktail reception where we each got to meet a member of our family. I felt a little extra special because I had 2 people there to meet me! I met one of my new cousins, Javiera, and my host brother, Cote. Cote lives in Santiago, but he came to visit for the weekend to get to know me and spend some time with the family. It turns out that Cote is married to Carol, the host sister of one of the other girls in my program! They are expecting a son, Nicolas, in December--unfortunately I will be back in the US by then.
On Saturday, I finally moved in with my family! My host parents are incredible!!! They are such kind, welcoming people that I felt right at home. My room is cozy and has a terrific view of Valpo, as you can see below.
Cote showed me around the beaches of Viña and the surrounding area. We picked up Carol and Kerry, another girl from my program who Carol's family is hosting, along the way. It was such a gorgeous day! I was so glad we took advantage of it.
My whole family ended up eating dinner at Carol's family's house. We all went over to talk and spend time together, but as it got late, the decision was spontaneously made to stay and eat. I love how close all of these families are!Yesterday, I went to a soccer match with my host dad, Cote, and Cote's godfather Pavo in Playa Ancha. The men in my family are huge fans of the Santiago Wanderers. The club is based in Valpo and is the oldest soccer club in Chile! Although it wasn't the most eventful soccer game I have seen, it was incredible to see the energy all of the fans brought--it reminded me of being at a Duke basketball game (except all the chanting was in Spanish)! There is even a man who brings tons of tiny scraps of paper to each game and distributes them so that everyone can throw confetti. The Wanderers ended up winning the game 2-0!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Orientation Begins
My SIT orientation formally began yesterday at our hotel in Viña del Mar. After traveling to South Africa, some of the information (like the safety tips part) seems really straightforward. I'm starting to learn much more about how the program works, and I'm getting really excited about meeting my host family, going on the rural excursion, and conducting my independent study project.
We went to downtown Valparaíso for the first time yesterday and I fell in love with it! Our group took a bus (which Chileans call the micro) downtown and walked to the harbor. The view was spectacular. Here are some pictures:
We all hopped into a boat our program rented and got a tour of the coast. Our guide (pictured below) was such an amazing man! He explained that he did not have the finances to formally study English; nevertheless, his English was incredible. Clearly, it was a skill he had to learn in order to make a living that relies so heavily on tourists. He told us entertaining stories, often in Spanish because we insisted on improving, and pointed out the sights.
The highlight of today was our trip to downtown Valpo. We were each assigned groups and had to approach random Chileans in the street in order to learn about common phrases and slang. It was a bit intimidating to have to approach strangers and speak with them in Spanish! Nevertheless, Teshka, Peter, and I had a blast! We sat in the Plaza Echaurren for a bit and soaked in the sun and the view. Then, we took a cable car (called an ascensor) up one of the hills. There are a total of 15 ascensores in Valpo, of which only 7 or 8 are in operation. Although the area was a bit touristy, it was also beautiful! We also had a very interesting discussion with one of the shopkeepers about Augusto Pinochet's military regime. Every bit of Valpo I see makes me want to experience more! I'm so glad I have the next 6-7 weeks to do everything!
We went to downtown Valparaíso for the first time yesterday and I fell in love with it! Our group took a bus (which Chileans call the micro) downtown and walked to the harbor. The view was spectacular. Here are some pictures:
We all hopped into a boat our program rented and got a tour of the coast. Our guide (pictured below) was such an amazing man! He explained that he did not have the finances to formally study English; nevertheless, his English was incredible. Clearly, it was a skill he had to learn in order to make a living that relies so heavily on tourists. He told us entertaining stories, often in Spanish because we insisted on improving, and pointed out the sights.
The highlight of today was our trip to downtown Valpo. We were each assigned groups and had to approach random Chileans in the street in order to learn about common phrases and slang. It was a bit intimidating to have to approach strangers and speak with them in Spanish! Nevertheless, Teshka, Peter, and I had a blast! We sat in the Plaza Echaurren for a bit and soaked in the sun and the view. Then, we took a cable car (called an ascensor) up one of the hills. There are a total of 15 ascensores in Valpo, of which only 7 or 8 are in operation. Although the area was a bit touristy, it was also beautiful! We also had a very interesting discussion with one of the shopkeepers about Augusto Pinochet's military regime. Every bit of Valpo I see makes me want to experience more! I'm so glad I have the next 6-7 weeks to do everything!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Arrival in Chile!!!
When I flew into Chile yesterday, I promised myself that I would make an effort to blog more frequently than I did in South Africa. As an added bonus, it appears that the internet is more reliable, so that should make things easier!
Pretty soon after my plane landed yesterday morning, I began meeting other students from my program at the airport. We had communicated by email in advanced and selected the Santiago Airport Dunkin' Donuts as our meeting point. It was really nice to discover that there were people from all over the country with all sorts of backgrounds. After a couple of hours, it was time to meet Danko, one of the SIT coordinators in order to board our bus to the hotel. We soon discovered that we would be living in the hotel (which has free wi-fi!!!) until Saturday. The bus ride took about an hour and 45 minutes. It felt like an incredible luxury because of the view and the fact that the seats were about 1o times more comfortable than the plane seat! Here are some photos I took from the bus:
We reached the hotel in Viña del Mar in the late morning and settled into our rooms. The day was pretty much all about exploring the surrounding area of Viña and getting accustomed the the deliciousness of Chilean food!
Even though I am so excited about being in Chile, I am still overwhelmed about the transition from South Africa to the US and then the US to Chile in such a short period of time. I think it may take a little getting used to!
Pretty soon after my plane landed yesterday morning, I began meeting other students from my program at the airport. We had communicated by email in advanced and selected the Santiago Airport Dunkin' Donuts as our meeting point. It was really nice to discover that there were people from all over the country with all sorts of backgrounds. After a couple of hours, it was time to meet Danko, one of the SIT coordinators in order to board our bus to the hotel. We soon discovered that we would be living in the hotel (which has free wi-fi!!!) until Saturday. The bus ride took about an hour and 45 minutes. It felt like an incredible luxury because of the view and the fact that the seats were about 1o times more comfortable than the plane seat! Here are some photos I took from the bus:
We reached the hotel in Viña del Mar in the late morning and settled into our rooms. The day was pretty much all about exploring the surrounding area of Viña and getting accustomed the the deliciousness of Chilean food!
Even though I am so excited about being in Chile, I am still overwhelmed about the transition from South Africa to the US and then the US to Chile in such a short period of time. I think it may take a little getting used to!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
5/19 to 5/21 - The First Week
On Tuesday I visited the Youngsfield refugee camp, which is located at a military base in Wynberg. I was so excited to be able to jump into fieldwork immediately after starting my internship! A group of six of us went, half of whom had been visiting the camp regularly and had established close relationships with the refugees there. I was shocked by the camp conditions--the people were living in tents in the middle of a field. They had no food or medicine and limited sanitary facilities. The living conditions provided a stark contrast to the attitudes of the refugees. Although they were losing faith in the South African government, they still were extremely grateful that we came to talk to them. They greeted us with smiles and demonstrated that they appreciated our involvement at the camp. Some of the refugees expressed a desire to return to their home countries. They have grown more and more frustrated with the South African government, which claimed it would protect them from xenophobic attacks but hasn’t fulfilled its promise.
On Wednesday I visited Bonnytoun, a detention center for boys. Entering Bonnytoun was an extremely uncomfortable experience. I had never visited a prison or detention center previously, and I had no idea how to react to my surroundings. When we began our workshop on equality and women’s rights with the older boys, I became more at ease. I was surprised to learn that none of the boys had ever heard the term “sexism.” To me, this really speaks to the extent of patriarchy and gender inequality in South Africa. I was really touched that several of the boys spoke openly about their desire to better their lives. Although they had made mistakes (most had committed violent crimes), they expressed a sincere desire to change. This experience truly made me feel that I am making a difference and helping people.
We had a seminar at work on Thursday, during which Theo discussed the political climate in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Since we are working with so many refugees here at the office through a partnership with the UN, it is imperative that everyone understands the refugees’ backgrounds.
On Wednesday I visited Bonnytoun, a detention center for boys. Entering Bonnytoun was an extremely uncomfortable experience. I had never visited a prison or detention center previously, and I had no idea how to react to my surroundings. When we began our workshop on equality and women’s rights with the older boys, I became more at ease. I was surprised to learn that none of the boys had ever heard the term “sexism.” To me, this really speaks to the extent of patriarchy and gender inequality in South Africa. I was really touched that several of the boys spoke openly about their desire to better their lives. Although they had made mistakes (most had committed violent crimes), they expressed a sincere desire to change. This experience truly made me feel that I am making a difference and helping people.
We had a seminar at work on Thursday, during which Theo discussed the political climate in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Since we are working with so many refugees here at the office through a partnership with the UN, it is imperative that everyone understands the refugees’ backgrounds.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
5/18/09 - The Internship
I had my orientation and a half-day at work today. Since the orientation was scheduled to start between 9 and 10 in the morning, I got to sleep a bit later than I will on normal workdays. I met Jason (different Jason than the one I live with), who taught me about the trains and took me to the Projects Abroad main office. There, I met Alyssa, who is the desk officer for Projects Abroad in Cape Town. I was thrilled when she let me use Skype to call my parents. I had tried to call them the night before using my calling card, but I had not been able to get the card to work.
I soon heard that Sarah, the other new volunteer who flew in on my flight, was very sick and would not make it to orientation today. This reminded me that I’m so lucky to be healthy! (Knock on wood!) Since Alyssa had to go visit Sarah, she introduced me to Lucinda, the Volunteer Coordinator. Lucinda conducted my orientation and told me a bit about her life. She also told me about a trip she was planning to climb Table Mountain and sleep at the top…I told her I’m definitely in! During my orientation, I saw Cavendish Mall and had lunch at a great restaurant with fresh juices--I was so happy to have a glass of OJ!!!
The Human Rights Office Manager, Theodore Kamwimbi, has an incredible background in human rights law. He is extremely passionate about his work. I know I can learn a lot from him. Today, even though I was only at the office for a few hours, I had the opportunity to sit in on meetings for 2 people who came into the office. Both cases involved unfair treatment of refugees. I also got to meet several of the other volunteers at the office.
Dinner at the Martins was fabulous tonight! Mrs. Martin prepared me a special vegetarian meal that I enjoyed immensely. Over dinner, the conversation was very interesting. Mrs. Martin told the story of her family moving into their current home. In apartheid times, only whites inhabited the neighborhood. The Martins were the first colored family to move in, and they faced discrimination from some of their neighbors. As I walked back from work today, I noticed tremendous racial diversity in the area. It made me so happy to see how quickly some types of change are taking place!
I soon heard that Sarah, the other new volunteer who flew in on my flight, was very sick and would not make it to orientation today. This reminded me that I’m so lucky to be healthy! (Knock on wood!) Since Alyssa had to go visit Sarah, she introduced me to Lucinda, the Volunteer Coordinator. Lucinda conducted my orientation and told me a bit about her life. She also told me about a trip she was planning to climb Table Mountain and sleep at the top…I told her I’m definitely in! During my orientation, I saw Cavendish Mall and had lunch at a great restaurant with fresh juices--I was so happy to have a glass of OJ!!!
The Human Rights Office Manager, Theodore Kamwimbi, has an incredible background in human rights law. He is extremely passionate about his work. I know I can learn a lot from him. Today, even though I was only at the office for a few hours, I had the opportunity to sit in on meetings for 2 people who came into the office. Both cases involved unfair treatment of refugees. I also got to meet several of the other volunteers at the office.
Dinner at the Martins was fabulous tonight! Mrs. Martin prepared me a special vegetarian meal that I enjoyed immensely. Over dinner, the conversation was very interesting. Mrs. Martin told the story of her family moving into their current home. In apartheid times, only whites inhabited the neighborhood. The Martins were the first colored family to move in, and they faced discrimination from some of their neighbors. As I walked back from work today, I noticed tremendous racial diversity in the area. It made me so happy to see how quickly some types of change are taking place!
5/17 - The Lion's Head
Today I woke up early to go to the Internet café, only to find that it was closed. (Yes, this is one example of why I’m always late posting!) I felt especially bad since Angelo woke up specifically to drive me there. When I got back, the Martins went over the house rules with me, which seem very reasonable and should not be a problem to follow. My talk with Mrs. Martin reminded me that my home-stay family makes a huge effort to make sure everyone’s needs are met. I am really lucky to have so many people looking out for me!
Before I left, I made plans with Christoph to climb Table Mountain, the highest mountain in the area. The picture below shows part of the mountain. Everyone warned me that the view be terrible since it was a foggy day (as you can see) and advised us to wait for another day. I remained excited about the hike anyway!
I grew less excited about the trip as it became more and more complicated to meet up with the others. Originally, Christoph was supposed to meet me at the train station by the Martin home. Jason walked to the station with me since he was headed to the movies. Since I do not have a cell phone yet, Christoph called Jason to let me know that he was running late and would meet me at the Newlands station instead. Due to an unfortunate mix up, I got off the train just as Christoph got on. As a result, I had to spend the next 1 hour and 20 minutes waiting for the next train. (They run infrequently on the weekends.) Since I didn’t have a phone, I had no idea how to get in touch with everyone…
Fortunately for me, I met Clara, a young South African woman, at the Newlands station. We spent over 30 minutes chatting about the different cities and cultures within South Africa. Since Clara had lived in and visited the others, she offered me a native’s perspective. She had also visited New York City when she was the age I am now, so we discussed international travel and the US. Clara was nice enough to let me borrow her phone to call Alinka, whose number I got from Jason. I eventually made it to Cape Town and met up with the others.
We ultimately decided to climb Lion’s Head, a nearby mountain, instead of Table.
This was wise choice since Lion’s Head wasn’t foggy at all and was a significantly shorter climb! Nevertheless, several people had trouble with the climb. This was mostly because all of us expected the hike to be a clearly defined trail and a few people carried big bags that weren’t suitable for a more rugged hike. After the first 30 minutes of hiking, we realized that our gradual hike turned into a steep slope. As we neared the top, the trail literally turned into a rock climbing experience--complete with handles, ladders and chains.
Some of the gang became scared, but everyone made it to the top! Due to choosing Lion’s Head, we finished just before it got dark and we had a clear view from the top. The hike/climb was totally worth it!!!
By the time we got back down the mountain, it was too late to go home for dinner. We had all worked up quite an appetite…for carbs!!! We went to an Italian restaurant on Kloof Street in the city. The food tasted amazing--especially after a workout! Below is the whole group (except for me…someone had to take the picture!), which includes (from left to right) Michael, Alison, Alinka, Sarah, Christoph, and Andy.
Even though I ended up sore and with cuts on my feet, I wouldn’t have traded this day for anything. And to think I almost gave up at the Newlands station and headed home!
Before I left, I made plans with Christoph to climb Table Mountain, the highest mountain in the area. The picture below shows part of the mountain. Everyone warned me that the view be terrible since it was a foggy day (as you can see) and advised us to wait for another day. I remained excited about the hike anyway!
I grew less excited about the trip as it became more and more complicated to meet up with the others. Originally, Christoph was supposed to meet me at the train station by the Martin home. Jason walked to the station with me since he was headed to the movies. Since I do not have a cell phone yet, Christoph called Jason to let me know that he was running late and would meet me at the Newlands station instead. Due to an unfortunate mix up, I got off the train just as Christoph got on. As a result, I had to spend the next 1 hour and 20 minutes waiting for the next train. (They run infrequently on the weekends.) Since I didn’t have a phone, I had no idea how to get in touch with everyone…
Fortunately for me, I met Clara, a young South African woman, at the Newlands station. We spent over 30 minutes chatting about the different cities and cultures within South Africa. Since Clara had lived in and visited the others, she offered me a native’s perspective. She had also visited New York City when she was the age I am now, so we discussed international travel and the US. Clara was nice enough to let me borrow her phone to call Alinka, whose number I got from Jason. I eventually made it to Cape Town and met up with the others.
We ultimately decided to climb Lion’s Head, a nearby mountain, instead of Table.
This was wise choice since Lion’s Head wasn’t foggy at all and was a significantly shorter climb! Nevertheless, several people had trouble with the climb. This was mostly because all of us expected the hike to be a clearly defined trail and a few people carried big bags that weren’t suitable for a more rugged hike. After the first 30 minutes of hiking, we realized that our gradual hike turned into a steep slope. As we neared the top, the trail literally turned into a rock climbing experience--complete with handles, ladders and chains.
Some of the gang became scared, but everyone made it to the top! Due to choosing Lion’s Head, we finished just before it got dark and we had a clear view from the top. The hike/climb was totally worth it!!!
By the time we got back down the mountain, it was too late to go home for dinner. We had all worked up quite an appetite…for carbs!!! We went to an Italian restaurant on Kloof Street in the city. The food tasted amazing--especially after a workout! Below is the whole group (except for me…someone had to take the picture!), which includes (from left to right) Michael, Alison, Alinka, Sarah, Christoph, and Andy.
Even though I ended up sore and with cuts on my feet, I wouldn’t have traded this day for anything. And to think I almost gave up at the Newlands station and headed home!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
5/16/09 - The Arrival
Today I arrived in Cape Town at about 4:30 pm after nearly 20 hours of flying and a day and a half total spent travelling. When the plane landed, the flight attendant announced over the plane intercom that the weather was “quite horrible actually.” I found as I looked out the window and as I travelled to my home-stay an hour later that she was objectively correct. It was raining off and on (mostly on), and the winds were travelling at 20-40 mph over the course of the evening. Nevertheless, I felt a profound sense of joy that I was finally in South Africa!
Even though I packed with the knowledge that I would be spending my 2 months there during the rainy, winter season, I still clung to the illusion that there would be warmth and sunlight due to the stereotypes that I had heard over the years. I discovered just how foolish some of my clothing choices were (including 3 pairs of shorts and my thickest jacket being my black North Face) as I felt the rain begin to pour just as I reached my home-stay and the winds howling within 15 seconds of stepping outside that night.
When the Martins got home (they had gone out thinking I was arriving 3 days later due to an office mix up), they quickly welcomed me to the home and showed me my room, which I will be sharing with another girl when she arrives in about a week. Mrs. Martin immediately told me about how important it is that I be open with her about my likes, dislikes, and preferences. I immediately got the sense that she cares about me as an individual. She expressed a sincere interest in making the home as comfortable as possible for all of us volunteers. Speaking of the other volunteers, I soon met the 4 boys who were staying with the Martins as well. This includes Mark (who also works in the Human Rights Office), Christophe (the German who speaks impeccable English), and Jason (the Canadian who happens to be a die-hard Duke fan--perhaps more so than I am!!!). My first conversation with Jason went as follows…
Jason: Hi, I’m Jason. It’s nice to meet you. Where are you from?
Snayha: The US [he nods]…North Carolina specifically.
Jason: Do you support Duke or North Carolina?
Snayha: [convinced I was about to make an enemy right off the bat…let’s face it--there are more UNC fans than Duke fans] Well…I kind of have to support Duke since I go there.
Jason: YES!!! [add as much emphasis as possible here to recreate the moment] I’m a Duke fan as well…[goes on about basketball games and new recruits]
…It’s nice to have a little taste of home when you are on the other side of the world!
The TV in my room was the final indication that technology (and technological expertise) was far more widespread in the Martin home than I had anticipated. In addition to modern appliances, the Martin’s son, Angelo, is a technology wiz. Especially given my prior knowledge that the Martins do not have Internet access in their home, I was unprepared for Angelo to know WAY more about computers than I will ever know. He is even working on setting up a secure Internet connection.
That night I hopped in a taxi with Jason and Christophe. They had already made plans to meet up with some of the other volunteers. Despite several changes in plans and turning around in the taxi, everything finally got worked out, and I met Andrea, Angie, Allison, Donna, and Ilinca…not too bad for my first day in Cape Town!
Even though I packed with the knowledge that I would be spending my 2 months there during the rainy, winter season, I still clung to the illusion that there would be warmth and sunlight due to the stereotypes that I had heard over the years. I discovered just how foolish some of my clothing choices were (including 3 pairs of shorts and my thickest jacket being my black North Face) as I felt the rain begin to pour just as I reached my home-stay and the winds howling within 15 seconds of stepping outside that night.
When the Martins got home (they had gone out thinking I was arriving 3 days later due to an office mix up), they quickly welcomed me to the home and showed me my room, which I will be sharing with another girl when she arrives in about a week. Mrs. Martin immediately told me about how important it is that I be open with her about my likes, dislikes, and preferences. I immediately got the sense that she cares about me as an individual. She expressed a sincere interest in making the home as comfortable as possible for all of us volunteers. Speaking of the other volunteers, I soon met the 4 boys who were staying with the Martins as well. This includes Mark (who also works in the Human Rights Office), Christophe (the German who speaks impeccable English), and Jason (the Canadian who happens to be a die-hard Duke fan--perhaps more so than I am!!!). My first conversation with Jason went as follows…
Jason: Hi, I’m Jason. It’s nice to meet you. Where are you from?
Snayha: The US [he nods]…North Carolina specifically.
Jason: Do you support Duke or North Carolina?
Snayha: [convinced I was about to make an enemy right off the bat…let’s face it--there are more UNC fans than Duke fans] Well…I kind of have to support Duke since I go there.
Jason: YES!!! [add as much emphasis as possible here to recreate the moment] I’m a Duke fan as well…[goes on about basketball games and new recruits]
…It’s nice to have a little taste of home when you are on the other side of the world!
The TV in my room was the final indication that technology (and technological expertise) was far more widespread in the Martin home than I had anticipated. In addition to modern appliances, the Martin’s son, Angelo, is a technology wiz. Especially given my prior knowledge that the Martins do not have Internet access in their home, I was unprepared for Angelo to know WAY more about computers than I will ever know. He is even working on setting up a secure Internet connection.
That night I hopped in a taxi with Jason and Christophe. They had already made plans to meet up with some of the other volunteers. Despite several changes in plans and turning around in the taxi, everything finally got worked out, and I met Andrea, Angie, Allison, Donna, and Ilinca…not too bad for my first day in Cape Town!
Intro to the Globetrotter!
Hello Everyone!
Thanks so much for checking out my blog. I will be using the Globetrotter to blog about my summer in Cape Town, South Africa (May 16-July 13) and my fall semester in Valparaiso, Chile (August 25-December 7). Since my Internet access is limited, I may not be able to update as regularly as I like. Just check back later, and hopefully I will have been able to add more! Feel free to respond to my posts and/or email me at any time! Thanks again for following!
Thanks so much for checking out my blog. I will be using the Globetrotter to blog about my summer in Cape Town, South Africa (May 16-July 13) and my fall semester in Valparaiso, Chile (August 25-December 7). Since my Internet access is limited, I may not be able to update as regularly as I like. Just check back later, and hopefully I will have been able to add more! Feel free to respond to my posts and/or email me at any time! Thanks again for following!
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