by Alexa | Mar 4, 2019 | South Africa
“Fear= False Expectations Appearing Real.” –Langa township tour guide. Fear has guided some of my journey so far but these words added some perspective for me so I thought I’d share. Week 5 brought a thorough lesson in apartheid, two sunrise hikes with no sunrise, and...
by Alexa | Feb 25, 2019 | South Africa
Week 4 brought a moving day of volunteering, another amazing hike, and PENGUINS! Also, did you really see a city if you didn’t also see the hospital? No worries, just a minor injury! I am specifically excited to share my day of Positive Impact. Cultural Notes:...
by Alexa | Feb 20, 2019 | South Africa
Third week in Cape Town included napping with seals, a tour of Nelson Mandela’s cell, and a leopard chase. I’m having zero fun. Cultural Notes: Top of mind this week is language. South Africa has 11 official languages (!!!). From what I understand, this is due to...
by Alexa | Feb 12, 2019 | South Africa
WEEK TWOO!! I can’t believe I’ve been here two weeks. Among the top things I learned this week: South African protests are beautiful and uplifting, South Africans know how to throw down on a Thursday, and how to embrace second level fun. Cultural Notes: Race is a huge...
by Alexa | Jan 29, 2019 | South Africa
Hello!It’s been a week since I arrived in Cape Town and what an amazing, freaking week! I am loving the sunshine and warm temperatures (around 75/80) and could definitely get used to the adventure all day, work all night schedule! As many have expressed on this...
