Vacation Time
Hello friends!
Sorry it's been so long since I've last updated you. I am happy to say that I have officially finished my third course, Research Methods, and have only one course left before I begin working on my thesis!
Today actually marks the beginning of a two month vacation for me, which I am incredibly excited about! I will be leaving tomorrow morning to go on a short road trip with some friends around the Eastern Cape. We are heading to a place called the Karoo, and according to the genius that is google images, this is apparently what the Karoo looks like...
I am obviously pretty pumped about the opportunity to visit such a beautiful place! And I have to give major props to South Africa for having, quite possibly, the most beautiful landscapes I have ever seen. In fact, in South Africa, the countryside is called the veld (pronounced 'felt'). Just an interesting little fact which may come in handy on a future Jeopardy episode.
I am hoping to have several opportunities to travel during the June/July break, so I will definitely keep you all informed about my adventures. Also, this July, Grahamstown is hosting the Arts Fest, which is the biggest arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere! I am looking forward to it all as my brain is totally ready for a break!
I hope you are all doing wonderfully in the States!
B
PS - For my next blog, I was thinking about making a video blog answering any questions you all might have! So if you have any burning inquiries about South Africa, the culture, the food, Rhodes University, or one of the many recent events where I have made a complete doofus out of myself, feel free to leave a comment or send me an email. I will be sure to answer them in my upcoming super hip vlog.
PPS- In other random news, I have recently discovered that mixing coffee and tea together is really tasty. I call is 'cea' (pronounced key) and I am pretty sure it's going to be the next big thing. Copyright. There, now proof exists that cea was my invention. All royalties will benefit the "Brittany Wants to go to Uganda Fund".
posted by Brittany @ 6:55 AM
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Dad wants to know where in the hell the Uganda idea came from. He suggests an alternative fund "Brittany returns to Texas Fund"!
Love Dad and Mom
Oooh! Brittany, I want to know if there have been any unanticipated challenges you've faced and what you've learned from facing (and hopefully overcoming!) them. And on a less serious note, if you could incorporate any one thing about South Africa into life in the US (a tradition, a way of life, or even just a favorite spot or food) what would it be? I am so glad you are on a break - you deserve one! It sounds like you've been working insanely hard. I can't wait to hear all about your adventures during your time off!
Sounds as if Brittany was running low on tea and coffee and 'necessity is the Mother of invention"! But if I see it popping up over here I will let you know to file infringement papers...All is great here. Finally spring is here! Yes, it is June and our temps are finally getting into the 60's at night. Have planted 4 flats of annuals that will have to be redone b/c of the cool wet conditions. By next week we could be having summer!! Jake/Katie will finish school next week and are headed to Missouri for Camp Kanakuk for a week and a quick stop here. Parker will be attending Camp Nanapoppa while Jennifer and Steve retreat to the lakehouse! Should be a fun week. Parker wants to sleep in the barn since he is 4...guess that is THE age...who knew. Will be going to the beach with all the Hortons and Dentons the end of June and so you can see that June is full of fun! Jerry riding well and as often as he can....Looking forward to your travelogue..I will think of some questions for your video...Take care...love you Aunt Suzanne
Cea? Really? Only you...
As for questions:
1) If you could be any animail that you have seen since being there what would you be and why?
2) What has your biggest moment of culture shock beeen so far?
So there you are best friend. Those are my questions.
Love you! -Natalia
PS The answer to #1 better be exciting!!
You know what I want to know... I'm sad I don't get email updates pertaining to that subject in general.... Rose
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