Highlights since Last Post

We have been so busy! I can not believe another week has gone by. On Monday we had class after which a group of us went to the mall and saw a movie. Tuesday, we went on a field trip to Stellenbosch which is basically wine country. It was beautiful. We learned about an organization that is helping woman farm workers who are exploited by farm owners. It was interesting to learn how the vineyards had effected the community. Especially the workers who used to be paid with wine which led to a high rate of alcoholism. The area also has one of the highest rates of babies born with Fatal Alcohol Syndrome.

Wednesday, we had class once again and later that night went to the Baxter Theater to see the play Mirror, Mirror, a play about South Africa’s history and politics fused with symbolism and humor.

Thursday was the best day by far. We went on a Peninsula tour. Our tour took us to the Cape of Good Hope, the furthest southern western point of Africa. It was breathtaking. I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen anything as beautiful. It was also extremely windy! It actually caused me to lose my footing a few times. We were able to hike down to the point and it was incredible. Pictures can't do it justice.

Friday went to some shops near Cornerstone and shopped around. We found a cute coffee shop that we were able to just relax in.

Saturday we went to Table Mountain! I took the cable car up. The cable car ride made me a bit nervous. Hiking didn't sound appealing at the time. The view from the top was incredible. We were in the middle of clouds! It was fun to walk through clouds.

Sunday Jenna and I hung out a bit. We woke up too late for church. Our host mom later took us to the beach and the waterfront. Later that afternoon we played cards with the other APU kids who live in our neighborhood. That night our host mom took us to her oldest son Jacques's house. We took Chris and Coner, guys from APU who are staying with the family next door along. We played pool and hung out.

Monday we had class then we hiked Lion's Head. Our guide got us a little lost and we ended up hiking like 4 extra miles. We made it eventually. But I definitely got more of a work out then I bargained for. We ended up getting back way later than we hoped as well, but overall the night was fun.

Tuesday, the whole group went to Camp. Cornerstone has a orientation camp every year for 1st year students and the APU group got to go for the afternoon. It was really meeting a bunch of South African students. We got to participate in the talent show.

I better getting working on my homework. I have two group projects and two papers due next week. It's kinda crazy. Pray for me. haha.