Our First Full Day!

Africa itself is so breathtaking. To think of all the history that has taken place here is just so unreal. This morning the group had its own short history lesson from one of the tour guide/St. Cyprian's School teachers, Dave. With our new brief info we had, we headed off to our first stop, Table Mountain. The name pretty much describes how it looks yet just seeing it by Cape Town and sitting quietly by the ocean, it was quite a sight! Everyone pretty much made their way around on the paths, taking pictures along the way.

After that little adventure, we were back on the bus for a tour of the apartheid city. Throughout the city Dave pointed out sites that held history in itself and the not so great sites to see. It makes your heart hurt to see such poverty. The shacks lined up everywhere on the inside and outside of the town. Most are unemployed and even some turn to the drug business. It makes me want to do something for these jpeople, to make a good impact on their life. To us living in America, poverty isn't so open and exposed to us. Thus we hardly acknowledge it. Very saddening to know.

The next stop for the group was seeing the penguins at Boulders Beach, where we also ate a packed lunch. Of course the penguins were cute and very adorable.

As for right now, we just left Cape Point. There we got our lovely group photo, plus other ones with our new friends we have all made so far. The waves crashing upon the rocks made for a gorgeous picture. Oh, also while leaving we had the opportunity to see some monkeys - was quite cool to me, haha. Now it's just driving back to our hotel, chilling out for two hours and then on to dinner. This day has been just pretty much laid back. Though I know I'm going to experience so much more than that while I'm here. I can't hardly wait. Maybe I'll touch someone's life for the best, this I hope for.

-- Jessica M.

After a miserable two days of being on a plane and a wonderful day of waiting for a delayed flight, it was great just to be in Africa. First we had a brief history of Cape Town, followed by a gondola ride to the top of Table Mountain. At the top was a panoramic view of Cape Town. Next was a tour of the town with a stop to see the penguins. Then went to Cape Hope, which is the farthest southwest point in S.A. After that we saw a bunch of babboons. Tonight we're goin to the African Cafe to sample many African dishes. Check in tomorrow to see how Monday went!!

-- Chas