As promised...
I'm back! Told you guys that I would write a better post today, so here I am. Pictures will be limited because the Wi-Fi SUCKS here, but I will definitely post as many as I can for the time being.
{For the next few days, this might be more of a play-by-play than actual good, real writing. I need to get everything situated and get some rest before I can really sit down with my computer and pour my heart out to y'all about this incredible place!}
This morning we woke up at about 7:30 and got coffee down the hall. We got dressed and ready, then went to our first class! It was really difficult to keep our eyes open the whole time because we technically missed out on a whole night of sleep. It's kind of like crashing on adderall after pulling an all-nighter...except you didn't have time to recover from the crash. MISERABLE. Hence...the title "jet lag."
Anyway, it was a GREAT introduction to the program. I am realizing more and more that I definitely made the right choice by choosing Global LEAD to study abroad with. The instructors are just so inspired to give us the best experience possible and help us learn so much about ourselves. It's right up my alley :)
After the class, we went on our first tour of Cape Town!!! The city itself was not what I expected. Most of it was very poor, a little bit scary, and run-down. But then...we entered the most beautiful gardens and we saw the majestic Table Mountain.
I'm back! Told you guys that I would write a better post today, so here I am. Pictures will be limited because the Wi-Fi SUCKS here, but I will definitely post as many as I can for the time being.
{For the next few days, this might be more of a play-by-play than actual good, real writing. I need to get everything situated and get some rest before I can really sit down with my computer and pour my heart out to y'all about this incredible place!}
This morning we woke up at about 7:30 and got coffee down the hall. We got dressed and ready, then went to our first class! It was really difficult to keep our eyes open the whole time because we technically missed out on a whole night of sleep. It's kind of like crashing on adderall after pulling an all-nighter...except you didn't have time to recover from the crash. MISERABLE. Hence...the title "jet lag."
Anyway, it was a GREAT introduction to the program. I am realizing more and more that I definitely made the right choice by choosing Global LEAD to study abroad with. The instructors are just so inspired to give us the best experience possible and help us learn so much about ourselves. It's right up my alley :)
After the class, we went on our first tour of Cape Town!!! The city itself was not what I expected. Most of it was very poor, a little bit scary, and run-down. But then...we entered the most beautiful gardens and we saw the majestic Table Mountain.
{And yes, this is a Table Mountain selfie. I had to, right?! Cardigan: Free People; Shirt: White Piko from Miss Behavin; Jeans from Nordstrom; Mint Converse; Michael Kors Sunglasses}
When we were in the city, we saw two museums, both of them related to the history of Apartheid. One of them was called the Slave Lodge, which is the oldest slave housing in South Africa. The other was a museum about slavery and other related Apartheid information in District Six. Additionally, we saw the balcony where Nelson Mandela spoke when he was elected as President. No one has spoken on that balcony since, and no one is ever allowed to. It is sacred!
After walking through the gardens and taking pictures in front of the mountain, we drove up to the top of the mountain to take even better pictures.
Then...my favorite part! We drove to the OTHER side of the mountain and saw THE OCEAN!!! It was so breathtaking that my jaw literally dropped. I could NOT believe my eyes at how beautiful this place was, right before my eyes. The little town on the waterfront was so chic yet simple at the same time...it was PERFECT and I can't wait to go back for dinner and drinks. It was really amazing!!! I know that I am going to be just as stunned every time I see that beautiful mountain and the ocean. I love the way the ocean smells, and I love the color of it. I expected it to be brown and ugly like any other ocean, but it's not. There were a lot of beautiful rocks, and the water was pretty clear compared to what I expected. I can't wait to get my feet in that sand :)
We had a two hour break after the tour. I HIT THE HAY. This jet lag is KILLING me. It's funny because when I first woke up today, I felt ok. It was as the day progressed that I realized this jet lag is really kicking my ass.
We got up and took the buses to dinner. Global LEAD treated us to an AMAZING cultural dinner at the most authentic restaurant right on the ocean! It wasn't until this dinner that I truly felt like I was in Africa. There were drummers and singers right in the walkway, and the restaurant was so incredibly beautiful. They painted our faces, and they served us traditional South African cuisine. There was a lot of curry and a mix of sweet and spicy tastes. We all ordered drinks and got to know each other a little better. I am really looking forward to the friendships I am going to make through this trip, in and out of class.
We have a test tomorrow, I haven't slept a full night in days, and I haven't unpacked yet -- I've been SO busy! I have to go, but tomorrow is my first day where I get free time for the rest of the day after class. Look for a blog post from me soon :)
xoxo,
Anna
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