Tag: south africa
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Ten Years Later: The Difference between “You” and “Ubuntu”
Ten years ago I went on the trip of my life. I was insistent this wasn’t going to be the case. Not only was I a young woman who had already seen the world, but no singular trip could change who I already was. I have to say, it’s been only been recently I’ve come…
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Rainy Day Last Day in Obs
It is rainy and overcast today in Obs. As a woman from the desert, it’s a treat to feel the protective surrounding of low-hanging clouds. It rained all night last night and the noise is something I’d not anticipated. Our home is constructed out of metal and paper insulation and our community is surrounded by…
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WAHOO!
Looking for a cliff …. why didn’t I discover South African extreme sports earlier?!? Man …
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A Week in the Life
Lost & Found It’s been an interesting week so far. Along with developments at Rape Crisis and stimulating conversations with family members here, I’ve also been writing a ton. This trip for me is part of my scholastic endeavors and I plan to write my Honors Thesis on my experience. I’m not 100% certain on…
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Life in a Township: Journal Entry Reflections
Each day, I open my journal and put pen to paper. It isn’t always a lengthy entry, but the committment to write daily is still there. Knowing I’ll not always have a chance to get to a computer, it’s important to write down the day’s events or observations. Here’s an excerpt from last night and my…