As we passed the two-week mark, our
orientation came to a close. I never imagined that in such a short period of
time I would be as comfortable taking a mini-bus taxi, a regular taxi, the
train, or the Jammie. When I have to use public transportation in the States, I
become very overwhelmed. So nevertheless, I was pretty nervous before our
transportation exercise. However my fears have been quelled and I have enjoyed the
ease of going to the beach, and to school! It is so nice how convenient getting
around is and how nice the drivers are!
While orientation taught us how to
be familiar with transportation, it also made me realize how this big city is
actually quite small. This feeling was validated when I ran into someone I went
to high school with! In a city of a few
million, it was shocking and exciting to see a familiar face. I have no doubt
that as we settle here more and meet more Capetonians, that these exciting
run-ins will become a common occurrence.
Now that orientation is over and our
classes and internship have begun, it is very nice to have a routine. Although
some routines have begun, I can’t wait to see what else we make a routine! I
hope we make a routine of all walking together to the Jammie line before class.
It was pretty comical looking ahead and seeing a single-file line of students
cutting through The Commons. Also, a few of us gathered together and made
chicken and beef tacos, and we joked that this would become a weekly family
style dinner. By adding final things to our routine, we can settle in and make
the most out of our remaining three months in this beautiful city!
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