Jen had an amazing time at the homestay

At first, we were all nervous for the home visit. It seemed like that’s all we could ever talk about. I was extremely worried for the food, since I don’t consider myself picky but I do have some things that I necessarily don’t eat. But over all my biggest concern was spicy food and peanut butter. I was trying to figure out what to do incase it ever came to that, especially because if I were to refuse their food, I was afraid of them thinking that I was too good for it, or a brat and that was not the impression I wanted them to have of me. My mother always taught me to eat everything people serve me, it is a form of disrespect to not accept people’s food if they’re offering it to you.

             

When we got to the township, everyone in the street was starring at us. I didn’t blame them, we really don't look like we're from anywhere around the area, plus can you imagine seeing 26 people with duffel bags, suitcases and huge backpacks, I would be staring too. We looked like we were about to take over the whole township.

           

Everyone was told who his or her host parent would me. For Emily and I our host-mom was auntie Netta. Netta short for Annetta. Chantel also asked if Emily and I liked children, and without a doubt I said yes. I love children, I cant think of a better way to spend the weekend then playing with children, plus it would be a great icebreaker. And if things got awkward children would be a great way to buffer.

           

When auntie Netta picked Emily and I up, there was an awkward silence after we introduced ourselves, so I decided to ask her about her children and she said her youngest, was 30 years of age. This is not quite what I imagined when I pictured children.

           

As the weekend passed, I can’t think of one single awkward moment besides that awkward silence. I really enjoyed the company of Auntie and our host sister Leslie. Auntie Netta took really good care of the whole weekend. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also that weekend we got to go to a birthday party. Which of course there was a Braai, and I love me some braai, which is the South African BBQ and it’s amazing. We also got to meet great people. I really enjoyed talking with Amy, which is Auntie Netta’s granddaughter. And is also the daughter of Jessica and Tina’s host-mom. Overall, I had an amazing time at the home visit. I’m glad that we got to experience it.

           

Emily and I talked about taking our host mom out to dinner, it should be a great time.