wow, there is so much to say already i dont even know where to start! ok, let's see... well for those of you who dont know i almost wasnt able to make it over here. the day before we were to leave for south africa i lost my passport. and i mean seriously lost it. i was calling the s.a. embassy, passport services, everything! it was really scary but God was good and after several hours of the most stressful state of my life i finally found it under a pile of papers at my dad's house. don't ask me how in the world it ended up there cuz i have no idea! so anyways, we got on the flight which was close to 20 hours and landed in south africa wed. night around 10:30pm. we walked into the airport and you could just feel the humidity already sticking to your skin. it was GREAT! Quintin (the leader) and several students from cornerstone met us at the airport with hugs and hellos. we slept at the college and will continute to do so until saturday (today). on thursday we ate breakfast next door at the restaurant which was really good. we then took the train and headed out to the city of cape town (the college is in lansdown which is a suburb of cape town). we walked around, took pictures and soaked up everything we could. so here's an intersting thing about this country: they eat chips (french fries) with almost EVERY meal!! i mean for real, they served us chips for breakfast and then they actually put chips INSIDE our chicken sandwhich called a Gatsby (this consists of a 1.5 foot long sub with chicken, chips and a mayo/tomato mixture). it was definitely an interesting sandwhich but i think i kinda liked it! we were gonna go up to table mountain that night but we were all way too exhausted. instead, we went over to monique's (student at cornerstone) friends house who had a pancake party. however, they were not like our pancakes. they were like swedish pancakes, very flat and large, and we put carmel sauce and chocolate sprinkles and cinnamon and sugar on top...mmmmmm! they were delicious. we got home after midnight that night and just crashed. on friday we went to fish hoek beach which was incredible!!!!! i have never been on a beach with white sand, green water and beautiful mountains in the background. i took many pictures which i will try to get up soon. it was just stunning! we then went to a braii which is like a barbeque in the states. quite a few people came and it was so beautiful to see how community oriented people are here. i have
never experienced anything like it. there is so much love in this country. today we move into our host families in about half an hour! i am very excited but a little nervous. please pray for strong connections between me and my host family. also, please pray that i will break out of my shell more and not be so shy about talking to people. thank you and i will update you all again soon! much love comin over from africa!
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Hi Lissa!
I love reading your blog. It's so fun to hear your impressions about this wonderful place. You have probably met your host family by now - I'm not sure how much of a time difference there is between Minnesota and Cape Town! It's ok to feel shy Lis, your curiosity and passion for learning will foster great connections with people - it always has.
Anne and I were just looking at an arial map of the area and we can see how mountainous it is. It must be gorgeous. Thinking of you today!
Love, Laur
Hello, Lissy!
It's snowing here and while we will be leaving our footprints in the snow, you will be leaving your footprints in the sands of Africa! I am anxious to hear about your first few days with your host family and since it's Sunday, I'm thinking you might have even attended a church service. Enjoy each moment and savor the new knowledge it brings. Just be yourself and let God do the rest.
Does your host family have children?
When do you start classes?
Did you make it to Table Mountain?
Lots of Love coming from Minnesota!
MOM
Melissa! I love your blog and hearing about all of the little details of every little thing you are experiencing and seeing and smelling and tasting!! This will be an amazing experience and I am so glad you were able to do it! I think of you a lot and often and will be praying for you as you come to mind. One thing I would encourage you to do is to BE IN THE MOMENT! It is so easy to be thinking about what is next or what has past, but to learn to be present to the people around you, to the experiences, to sometimes sit back and soak it all in and at other time to pursue... I am very proud of you Melissa! I wish you the experience of your life, a life changing trip, a heart stirring time and a growing deeper.
Love Ya girl!
Annie-Claude
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