As
we continue with our weekly routine, I am constantly grateful for how
comfortable and at-home I feel in Cape Town.
Living here has been amazing, and I am seriously tempted to come back
again after graduating from UConn to live here for longer, as five months
really is not enough time. I have
already learned so much, and have grown so much as a result of living in this
culture, and can really appreciate the overall friendly and relaxed vibe that
can be felt in the air in Cape Town.
This
weekend, about half of us in the group had our final qualifying scuba dive at
Windmill Beach in Simonstown. While
underwater, we saw the beauty of aquatic life here- we swam amongst large kelp
forests, saw huge starfish, colorful sea anemones, sea urchins, and a gorgeous
purple and white spotted fish swam right next to me for a few minutes. I am so happy to be a certified scuba diver,
and use this skill for the rest of my life!
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| Maria & Dani |
In
addition, my internship at Maitland Cottage Hospital is going well. Many of the children who used to seem sad and
quiet have gotten very comfortable with us, and really have perked up. It’s so wonderful to see the children in the
hospital smiling and playing happily.
Seeing these children happy always makes my day brighter, and it is
great to know that we have helped in their healing process by smiling and
laughing with them.
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