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