My first few weeks after returning
from Cape Town have been a very emotional and interesting time. Leaving
Cape Town was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. It was so
difficult to say goodbye to the place that had been my home for five months,
and the people who were so much a part of my incredible experiences. At
first, being back in Connecticut felt extremely surreal. It took a few days to
settle in and get back into the swing of things and life in the US, but I am
finally starting to get used to it again. The most interesting thing that
I've noticed after returning is how much I really have changed since I left for
Cape Town in December. Being surrounded by my family and friends again, I
have had some very interesting conversations about Cape Town, and also about
the US. I have helped confront stereotypes about what "Africa"
is like, and have also engaged in conversations with various people about
inequalities in the US. It has been my goal to spread more knowledge to
those around me about South Africa and also the country we live in, and I
believe I have succeeded so far. It has been frustrating dealing with
people who do not seem to understand my experiences, and describing them has
been very difficult. However, I have been doing my best to be patient and just
know that although others may never quite understand, the most important thing
is that I have these incredible experiences and memories in my heart and mind
forever, and I do have many others to share them with. Other than that, I
am just wondering when next I will be able to return to Cape Town...
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| Leaving Cape Town behind . . . .for now |
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