kyla, my puppy7/3/09
I am writing this to the sound of a lawn mower, my puppy at my feet, and the summer sun breaking through the clouds. Summer! It is great to be home and I have cherished the countless phone calls and welcome homes. I am excited for an American 4th of July Barbeque and all the hot dogs I can eat. I can’t wait to leave for camp next week, to see Abbie’s ever growing belly, and to enjoy the remaining long, warm summer days. But part of me is still in Africa. Part of my yearns to see Table Mtn and surround myself by the most beautifull accent in the world. I’ve caught up on sleep, begun to unpack, sifted through my souvenirs, and shared a number of stories already. I have so many memories both tangible and not. I move on from here with a better understanding of myself, the world, amazing experiences and some fabulous new friends. During my time in Cape Town I kept a list of things I hope I never forget. They are experiences or sights that I found so moving that I wanted to have them to call on when I was really missing Cape Town or found myself slipping away from all that I gained there.
Things I Hope I Never Forget:
The view of Camp’s Bay from the top of Table Mountain
The 180 view of Lion’s Head
How small I feel next to a mountain
The Bush Sunset
Star gazing in the bush (and how to find true south)
The sound of Lions around the campfire
The peaceful sounds of African Birds
Table Mountain…in all it’s glory
-the views from the top
-running the base trails (the views, the birds, and solitude)
The courage and resiliency of children…and nature
The sunset on the waves
The accomplishment of a challenging hike
Running the x-treme 10k
To break for tea
The Soulful Eyes of the Children
How to make my own space
How to live in the moment
Awesome African Skies
The overwhelming vulnerability nature gives me-and that it’s the happiest I’ve ever been
Kate’s Yogic Advice
Sleeping with Ellies and how graceful they are
Watching a baby elephant discover the world around her
Watching the Sunrise from 1304
The Accent
And to also help me when I’m down…
I am writing this to the sound of a lawn mower, my puppy at my feet, and the summer sun breaking through the clouds. Summer! It is great to be home and I have cherished the countless phone calls and welcome homes. I am excited for an American 4th of July Barbeque and all the hot dogs I can eat. I can’t wait to leave for camp next week, to see Abbie’s ever growing belly, and to enjoy the remaining long, warm summer days. But part of me is still in Africa. Part of my yearns to see Table Mtn and surround myself by the most beautifull accent in the world. I’ve caught up on sleep, begun to unpack, sifted through my souvenirs, and shared a number of stories already. I have so many memories both tangible and not. I move on from here with a better understanding of myself, the world, amazing experiences and some fabulous new friends. During my time in Cape Town I kept a list of things I hope I never forget. They are experiences or sights that I found so moving that I wanted to have them to call on when I was really missing Cape Town or found myself slipping away from all that I gained there.
Things I Hope I Never Forget:
The view of Camp’s Bay from the top of Table Mountain
The 180 view of Lion’s Head
How small I feel next to a mountain
The Bush Sunset
Star gazing in the bush (and how to find true south)
The sound of Lions around the campfire
The peaceful sounds of African Birds
Table Mountain…in all it’s glory
-the views from the top
-running the base trails (the views, the birds, and solitude)
The courage and resiliency of children…and nature
The sunset on the waves
The accomplishment of a challenging hike
Running the x-treme 10k
To break for tea
The Soulful Eyes of the Children
How to make my own space
How to live in the moment
Awesome African Skies
The overwhelming vulnerability nature gives me-and that it’s the happiest I’ve ever been
Kate’s Yogic Advice
Sleeping with Ellies and how graceful they are
Watching a baby elephant discover the world around her
Watching the Sunrise from 1304
The Accent
And to also help me when I’m down…
Thing’s I’m NOT Going to Miss:
The Bus
Waiting for the Bus
Sitting on the Bus
Riding the Bus
Getting off the Bus
Toppers
Taking a cab everywhere because it’s too unsafe to walk
The walls that surround every house
The weather
The elevators in Perspectives
Beggars/solicitors on the streets
Skyrove wireless internet
Minibuses
Cape Town Drivers
Skyrove! Grr!
The Laundry Room in Perspectives
Windy Nights
Minibuses
An African Blessing
May the African sun always shine on you
May the rhythm of the drums beat deeply in your heart:
And may the vision of its glory fill you with joy and
May the memory of Africa be with you always
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