V-v-v-vacation!!

Ok, sorry I've been MIA and actually I don't have much time to write this post but, yes it is my vacation here in South Africa! Finally! It's been a great time here. I went through an emotional period, definitely overwhelmed with the group dynamic, not necessarily the people in the group but just being in a group, if that makes sense. Also we had this incredible time in Langa and when we moved to the Bo Kaap, a colored Muslim neighborhood in town, we all of a sudden has so much work to do that we never really got a chance to explore where we are or spend much time with our new host families. So that was frustrating but over now, thank goodness.

We did our case study on HIV and it was one of the most incredible experiences I've had on this trip. We just learned so much, got to see so much and met so many inspiring people. It's an issue that I'm so happy that I got to spend time learning about and taking information away. Also for our presentation we did a knock off Vagina Monologues and did an HIV monologues which was really emotional and went off really well.

Some of us went to Parliament and got a tour and a meeting with the DA (the official opposition party) with the leader of the DA and some shadow ministers (housing and labor?). Also we sat in on a debate in the national assembly and president Zuma was there. Pretty cool...

Ok just to quickly sum up, also we had our farewell dinner on Wednesday night and it was great. It was difficult to balance our Langa and Bo Kaap homestay families but it worked out ok. Also we had traditional African music and dancers and I got dragged up on stage and danced with them. There are pictures and videos to document it, it was pretty funny. I will definitely share, I'm sure they will be put up on facebook when we get back.

Ok my vacation starts TODAY! I actually need to go because our taxi is coming soon and I need to get back. I'm staying in Table View with 6 other girls. Should be fun and beautiful. Complete with a pool and a 20 min walk to the beach. Can't wait for some r and r! MIss you all so much!
xoxo
Lizzie