So it may have taken 2 days of travel and a day to get connected to the internet, but I have arrived and can finally communicate! The trip over went without a major hitch, aside from waaay cramped seats and the inability to sleep pretty much at all. Unfortunately for 4 members of the group, things weren't so smooth and they're arriving tomorrow. Total travel time for me was over 24 hours. Once the second group arrived at the airport, we headed to our housing. We're all situated amongst 3 houses with some single and some double rooms. I ended up stealing our TA, Greg's, bedroom, because the one I was assigned can't be entered through the house only from the outside. It freaked me out at night, hence the thievery. Hopefully Greg doesn't mind... he hasn't arrived yet. The housing is pretty nice. Our host group, InterStudy, is amazing. Absolutely on top of their game. They did a South African Braai today (aka. an American BBQ). Curried chicken kabobs.... hello! We visited the University of Cape Town, where we'll be having some class time. UCT is on their summer vacation right now, so the campus was pretty desolate. Since the weather has been overcast and very windy, it's not hot at all. We're looking forward to the sun peeking out and the mountain fog to dissipate, so we can get a good look at Table Mountain. What I can see of it has already blown my mind.
The city is absolutely huge and your eyes can't take it all in. But I look forward to seeing as much as I am able. Because all of our group hasn't arrived, we won't be adhering to tomorrow's schedule... which makes it a day off. What to do..what to do.. Not sure yet, but I'll let you know ;)
I'm missing everyone back home already, but I think I'll be all right. There's a lot coming up and I'm ridiculously excited to do it all. But before all that.. I'm getting some more sleep! Holy Jet Lag, Batman!
