Emotional Rollercoaster

Being here has been harder than I anticipated. The first week seemed to drag on and on. I caught something on the plane so my first shift at the orphanage was miserable. I didn't get out of bed much so I didn't have much interaction with the children. The times I did spend with them were difficult. They are a wild bunch and don't really listen to you. The place is a little less sanitary than I would like but I guess something like that is to be expected. At this particular orphanage, you don't really have the opportunity to work with any kids over 3 years of age so I have decided to switch projects in hopes that I will be able to have interaction with all ages. I start my new shift on Friday and find myself anxious again at the thought of starting something new all over. For those who don't know how this works, I do 3 days on and 3 days off. You stay in a little flat in the township where the orphanage is for your 3 day shift and then on the fourth morning you come home and have 3 days to explore Cape Town. Today we went horse back riding on the beach and it was absolutely breathtaking. I am starting to feel a little more at home here; but if you are the praying type, just keep me in mind as I start a new shift on Friday as I am rather quite nervous. Love to you all!

Foxxy Roxxy and I

On the back of Table Mountain with Cape Flats in the background

I made it!

Well I made it here safe and sound last night. It was a very tiring journey. I woke up this morning and found myself emotional overwhelmed by everything, but the girls here that I have met so far have been extremely nice and helpful. I find myself missing home more than I expected, but I'm sure that when it comes time to leave here I won't want to. Tomorrow we start at the orphanage and I am slightly nervous but excited to get this show on the road. Love you all!

And for those who have asked, the address here is:
8 Sussex Road
Observatory, South Africa   7925

Twas the night before the plane ride...

I can't believe the time has finally come for me to say goodbye to Georgia and hello to South Africa.  After many hours of preparation and many dollars spent (thank you so much to those of you who contributed, you know who you are and this couldn't have been possible without you), I'm finally packed and ready to go! This whole blogging thing is new to me and I am still trying to figure it all out so please bear with me. I will try my best to at least write on here once a week so everyone will know what I've been up to and that yes, I am still alive and have not been captured and sold into some sort of slavery. I love you all and can't thank you enough for your love and support!