Every
day in Cape Town has been an exciting experience. Every time I pass by Table Mountain I still
think it is photo shopped into real life.
And the beaches I’ve seen are beyond beautiful not to mention the water
is amazing to swim in at Muizenberg. I’m learning that Cape Town is not only
unique in its physical beauty but also what the people here offer. Everywhere I go I am welcomed with open arms
and greeted by everyone I pass by. Many
places people treat us like we are famous celebrities. I’m still trying to
process all of it, because as nice as it is for everyone to immediately love
you and adore you I can’t help but wonder why. I’m still a stranger to them. I
was raised to be cautious of other people and not just invite anyone into my
home. Today I had the pleasure of
meeting a wonderful young woman who was so excited to invite us over to meet
her family. When we got there everyone was so excited to meet us and ask us
questions and even invite us back for a braai in the future. I felt welcome immediately and can’t wait to
go back. The fact that they have a
yellow lab is just a plus on top of it all.
Now
that it has been a few days since we were in the townships I have had the
chance to think about it a little more. Although I’m still confused on some of
my feelings I at least have a better idea. Over all the townships were
emotionally difficult to see. You hear about people having poor living
conditions and having limited resources but to actually see it is something
else. We only had the chance to see the townships on a surface level but from
there people still seemed happy, happier than working people in the US seem.
Even with the little amount they have they get up every morning with a smile on
their face ready to go. As we were
driving though people would smile and wave and as we were walking children
would come up to us and give us high fives. It felt really cool to make those
small connections with people. Leaving the townships made me feel like there
was something I have to do to somehow help.
Even if it’s just one person that I can help I became more motivated to
make that change.
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