It was sad to leave Kichaka, our game reserve where we spent the majority of the time eating, sleeping, relaxing in the heat or tracking animals. I have never been anywhere like it. I learnt more than I think I could ever learn watching animal documentries on TV or reading books. I watched the behavior of animals at arms reach.
I only dived under the seat once… when this grumpy elephant (notice the way her ears are forward) came at us to show us she wasn’t happy.
I still find it hard to believe that I was out in the game parks with the animals drinking Amarula while I watched an African sunset.
Finding it hard to comprehend leaving. We have three nights to go with some amazing things to do but already the saddies are setting in. I teach again on Sunday to the large Capetown group. Really looking forward to it. I’ve learnt so much about this country since I arrived that I think it’ll make teaching here in Capetown an even better experience.
As we toured Capetown yesterday I think I could literally feel my mind expanding. Understanding South Africa more. Understanding the South African friends I have at home more. Seeing how different things are. Seeing what this country has been through. Soaking in it’s beauty from the top of Table Mountain to the bottom of the coastlines. The vast wildlife and beaches, the city and the shanty towns. I think I may have come back to the estate here a little overloaded. This place is so rich in culture it is mind-blowing.
We are missing home but so sad to think we have to leave soon.
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