So first, jen and I had quite the experience getting here. I just finished reading her blog, and I think seh tells the story much better than I ever could. So please go read it at parkerinafrica.blogspot.com. my flight was actually quite good, minus the fact that my body hated me after sitting for 30 hour. Jen had a bit worse luck then myself. Really, you should just go read the story off her blog.
But we're here now. Pretty much all settled in. We got here at midnight last night. I couldnt fall asleep until about 3 am, and then I woke up around 7:30. Actually, I woke up to the wierdest thing, but I was too tired to process it at the time. not exactly sure what happened. But I woke up to a camera flash. It was completely dark in my room. There are three sets of bunk beds, and there were 4 people in our room last night. But yeah, I woke up to this flash, opened my eyes, and saw someone dart out of the room and close the door behind them. So, my conclusion is that i think someone took a picture of me sleeping... not really sure. Anyways, mom, I'm sure your reading this. Don't worry, it was probably just someone who was leaving early this morning (a lot of people did leave this morning) and they just wanted a picture of the room they had stayed in or something. I know you are worrying, but its actually a lot safer here then I thought it would be. or I'm just oblivious haha. Kidding kidding. South Africa has had a lot of changes in the past 50 years. We heard a few horror stories today about things that have happened in the past, but the changes that are being made are incredible. And the people are all still so friendly considering what they have lived through. I know I'm really gonna like it here. And the kids here are SO CUTE! And I havent even gotten to the orphanage yet. We had these kids dance for us today (we were on a tour and these kids are called Happy Feet). Anyways, they were so adorable. I have a video of them dancing so I'm hoping I can download it at some point.
Anyways, Jen and I need to find a market. We need to buy some food for ourselves... and possibly some clothes for Jen. (Read her blog to find out why she doesnt have any clothes). But Jen is really handling it well. I thought she would be a little bit more upset by this point. I think I would. But shes wearing my clothes... which maybe arent the best fit. So well see what we can find. We've already been told the Mr.Price is where we should go for cltohes. its really cheap and pretty nice.
Well i'm gonna stop my rambling there. Im still really tired and I haven't been making any sense for the past 4 hours. So I hope this message is some what logically. Either way I promise the next one will make sense. Right now I am going to pick up some food at the market and then head home for a nice early bed time of 9:00pm. Miss you all!
But we're here now. Pretty much all settled in. We got here at midnight last night. I couldnt fall asleep until about 3 am, and then I woke up around 7:30. Actually, I woke up to the wierdest thing, but I was too tired to process it at the time. not exactly sure what happened. But I woke up to a camera flash. It was completely dark in my room. There are three sets of bunk beds, and there were 4 people in our room last night. But yeah, I woke up to this flash, opened my eyes, and saw someone dart out of the room and close the door behind them. So, my conclusion is that i think someone took a picture of me sleeping... not really sure. Anyways, mom, I'm sure your reading this. Don't worry, it was probably just someone who was leaving early this morning (a lot of people did leave this morning) and they just wanted a picture of the room they had stayed in or something. I know you are worrying, but its actually a lot safer here then I thought it would be. or I'm just oblivious haha. Kidding kidding. South Africa has had a lot of changes in the past 50 years. We heard a few horror stories today about things that have happened in the past, but the changes that are being made are incredible. And the people are all still so friendly considering what they have lived through. I know I'm really gonna like it here. And the kids here are SO CUTE! And I havent even gotten to the orphanage yet. We had these kids dance for us today (we were on a tour and these kids are called Happy Feet). Anyways, they were so adorable. I have a video of them dancing so I'm hoping I can download it at some point.
Anyways, Jen and I need to find a market. We need to buy some food for ourselves... and possibly some clothes for Jen. (Read her blog to find out why she doesnt have any clothes). But Jen is really handling it well. I thought she would be a little bit more upset by this point. I think I would. But shes wearing my clothes... which maybe arent the best fit. So well see what we can find. We've already been told the Mr.Price is where we should go for cltohes. its really cheap and pretty nice.
Well i'm gonna stop my rambling there. Im still really tired and I haven't been making any sense for the past 4 hours. So I hope this message is some what logically. Either way I promise the next one will make sense. Right now I am going to pick up some food at the market and then head home for a nice early bed time of 9:00pm. Miss you all!
*This photo is us with the kids from Happy Feet after they danced for us.
okay so i've already read jen's blog and you're right, it's great hahaha. but yours is great too..sleeping picture?? i laughed throughout both of yours :) love you amanda, keep having a blast!
ReplyDeleteSo you got first class, and you met a dutch rockstar? I have NO clue how things could have worked any better! I'm glad you got there safe, and eagerly anticipate the next post!
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