Well everyone, my time is up, and I'm preparing my long flight to freedom. I can't impress upon you enough how much I have enjoyed being here, meeting and befriending the people I have, seeing and working in the townships; it has been a truly remarkable experience. I hope you all have enjoyed reading my blog and that I have been able to convey a sense of what it is like being here, submerged in a way that few students get to do in a foreign country (unlike many, I have don't have the arduous task of classes), and that maybe you've been affected vicariously through me.
I'm going to miss Ikamva. I'll miss Lubabalo, Gibby, Matthews, Marth and Notemba, Mildred, Benigna, Xoliswa, and Phumla and Tutu. I'll miss Helen, Karen, and Ishrene. The manner in which they supported us was great. I'll miss the principals and children in the creches. I think I'll most miss all of the seniors in the senior centers who welcomed me so quickly and warmly into their centers.
I'll miss my friends here. Truly, "no one in the Gardens throws parties like us." It has been a great summer getting to know you all, and I look forward to seeing you next year at some of the football games (Collin, you got my hopes up by saying you had USC tickets, now you don't, figure it out!). My friends here (Suvrat, Luke, Michael, Dag, Matt, Tara, and Collin) have been really lekker to hang out with. You guys are really "super rockin, dude."
Well, that's enough of that. I need to get ready so I don't miss my flight. I look forward to seeing and speaking to all of my friends when I get home (expect a few phone calls, as I'm excited to hear about all of your summer adventures as well). See you back in the States!
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