Wednesday, August 3, 2011

From the Beginning...

Hello everyone! This is my first blog so bear with me here. 

I have been preparing the last few months to study in South Africa for a semester abroad.


Before I left for Port Elizabeth I was most looking forward to the landscape and over all geography.  And that really prompted my desire to travel there in the first place; one of the few remaining environmental beauties.  

I was a little apprehensive about the security of the town.  I did some research and was lead to believe it was less than safe.  Ground rules: Don’t go out at night- period. Don’t take taxis by yourself.  Certain roads (as a white person) were forbidden.  That sort of thing.

As far as packing goes, I brought with me only the bare essentials.  We were allowed two suitcases and carry on but I didn’t want to be walking around an airport alone with all that, so I packed a single suitcase and carry on. 

The only real problem I foresee is the country's lack of Diet Coke. But, over all, I think it will be quite a journey! 


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