Recap!

1/27/10
so here’s an update:

I’ve been in Cape Town for a full week (and one day!) now…

Things I really miss:
-iced coffee from the dav (and dunkin!) you’d think with warm weather iced coffee would be a necessity but I haven’t been to a café that makes it
-straightening my hair…ive given up completely
-classes, reading and homework-I’m such a nerd I know but I’m really dying for classes to start, I need a schedule and structure
-frat houses…well not real frats but Everett and AEPI and all the kids I hungout with there…bars are fun but I’d like to go to a party where I know everyone and am not concerned about losing stuff and getting mugged

Things I’m already obsessed with
-the weather and outdoors here (Table Mountain and 80 degree weather!)
-the new friends I’ve made
-the street culture, I didn’t think I’ll ever stop being entertained by the crazy cabs (and their shouters!) and random conversations with taxi drivers

Surprises…The fact that I don’t mind using a cold hose in the bathroom tub as a shower (might get annoying when it gets colder outside but its still quite entertaining). The general atmosphere of Cape Town; I still don’t feel like I’m in Africa, but then every once in a while something will surprise me and I’ll remember I’m not in the west. And most of all, how much people party here? I’m starting to feel guilty because I’ve been going to bars and clubs every night (which I can’t do in America because I’m not legal, and it’s a lot more expensive) but still I didn’t come here to party, hopefully when school starts I’ll get back into my regular routine of studying, running/being healthy and volunteering! Until then I’m going to enjoy meeting locals regardless of where its at, and going out, because once classes start I know it will stop! I’ve also learned a lot since arriving here…its different but its awesome!