Unjani? (how are you?). Ndiphilile (I'm fine). Today I had the girls I tutor teach me some phrases in Xhosa. Today was first day that I felt I really connected with the girls at Ihkaya Primary. The kids in the afterschool program are 7th graders and still learning English, which has definitely been a challenge. But, each week I go back it seems easier to understand eachother. While we were playing 4 square today, one of the girls lovingly just leaned against me and played with my hair. It was such a sweet moment of acceptance.
The girls in their uniforms.
This is a view of the back of the school. We play kickball, soccer, and four square out on the concrete here. In the background are the mountains and vineyards of Stellenbosch.
Inside the classroom where I tutor.
At Big Beach (near Cape Town) with Shari, my sweet South African friend! Shari took me home with her the weekend before last, which was so nice. Her brother makes delicious macoroni and cheese that puts Kraft to shame. In the background is Table Mountain. Big Beach is a pretty local beach, with a lot of surfers.
Penguin, up close and personal!
Ah, the seashore of the Atlantic in South Africa.
Haha. Please observe my face. These are all girls from my wonderful small group! We went to a social on the beach with a bunch of other college kids from church. Beautiful!
Janna and I! I love this girl. She is from West Virginia, fellow Southerner!
We hiked up a mountain at 4 am to watch the sunrise. This the first light at 6 am. What an adventure!
Great photos! Sounds like you are having a great experience there and making some new friends for life.
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