Unlike most traditional calendar exchanges, the South African exchange is on their school system's year round schedule. This is a huge plus for my travel possibilities throughout the region. 11 weeks in school followed by 3 weeks vacation. I believe this will give me three 3 week vacations while I'm there. I've already got my heart set on Cape Town for at least one of these trips. I've also got my heart set on traveling via motorcycle. The area around Sasolburg is full of endless weekend trips that I plan on taking full advantage of.
It's only March, and if all goes well, I'll still be here till January. I am very excited nonetheless. I'm going to begin my South African reading list though, starting with Nelson Mandela's autobiography. If I ever make it through that, I'll take your other suggestions. I'm also going to download some more Hugh Masekela and get more more SA in the Ipod as well. Wow Africa!
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I've already extended my congratulations...so...now I'm excited about your reading list. Nelson Mandela's auto-biography changed my life. Really. Can we talk about it as you read? Holy cow...so excited for your tip...so excited for you to read that book...so excited to come visit!
yeah, cape town pretty much kicks ass, there's no getting around it. the roads in south africa are pretty amazing.
very excited for you!!!!! want me to help plan the yard sale? :)
hey man,
I have some great connections in Cape Town. My friend Steven (from Raleigh) lives there and does development work.
Also, I know some locals in a village 2 hrs from Jo'burg!
BTW-Congrats, that sounds fun!
Chris
www.simplymissional.com
I'm thrilled for you! South Africa changed my outlook on the world... you may fall in love with another place. Ive got a book too but don't remember the title - traveling now but will look it up when I get home. Congrats!
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