I've done quite a lot of things since my last blog. V&A waterfront where they have Two Oceans Aquarium. It is named as such because it has creatures from both the Atlantic and Indian ocean (I believe). It was amazing!!! You all know what a fish geek I am, so I obviously had a fab time. I saw a cuttlefish, an octopus, a angler fish, and tons of others that I've never seen before. We took a ferry to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was in prison for over 20 years. The stories the guides told us were pretty intense, but sprinkled with humor. No matter how much I learn about it, the horrors of Apartheid still floor me.
Been back to the townships a few times. One of the things we did was walk around Delft and visit with sick patients. The first patient I saw was a 20 something year old boy who had a mental disorder and a physical one, they said it was something to do with epilepsy. The house was pretty nice, compared to others I've seen, but still very small. The boy we visited was laying on a bed, in a tiny room, wearing only a diaper. He was literally the skinniest person I have ever seen, and it was hard for me to understand how he was even alive. You hear the expression skin and bones, but that's the first time I've ever actually seen it. His mom and the people who cared for him were super nice though, and didn't seem down about their situation. We also met a woman who was HIV positive, and she was very friendly and welcoming. We did a bit more physical work today, which felt kinda nice.
We've also been to Table mountain, which is a flat topped mountain in the middle of Cape Town, and we rode a Cable car to the top. Beautiful isn't even an adequate enough word to describe this place. Like the educo retreat, I felt so peaceful, and at home when I was up there. I love the mountains so very much.
But possibly the best day I've has so far was the wine tour we did yesterday. I went on this tour because I heard we would get to see cheetahs, and didn't really care much about the wine... However, when we first arrived, we went to a place that had many animals, a room full of butterflies, duikers (look like baby antelopes), meercats, monkeys, iguanas, beautiful exotic birds, turtles, and lots of other creatures. There was actually one monkey, called a marmoset, who crawled all over me, and let me pet him. He was so cute! After that, we went to 3 wine farms, and saw some really pretty vineyards. I tasted a lot of wine and cheese, and learned more about wine than I ever have in my life. It was actually really fun! Last stop was the cheetah place! We were only allowed to touch their backs and their sides, but we got to pet one adult cheetah (Joseph), and two cubs! There will be plenty of pics when I return. This place also had wild dogs, foxes, and probably other animals, but I didn't have time to see them all. I did, however, get the opportunity to play with baby owls, and hold an adult one :)
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PS Video Store and Music Unlimited Updates for January 13, 2012
25w ago - Sony Network Entertainment Marketing Manager Christopher Lastrapes is here with this weekend's new PlayStation Video Store and Music Unlimited updates today, as follows:Paranormal Activity: The Chronology hits New Releases this week, uniting all three Paranormal Activity films in the proper chronological sequence. This is your chance to see all three films about strange hauntings and happenings in a suburban house as they are meant to be watched. Catch all three at a hot low price before the DVD/Blu-ray release of Paranormal Activity 3 on January 24th. We've got the perfect movie for your next date night with What's Your Number? now available in Movies. Chris Evans (Captain America: The First Avenger), Anna Faris (Take Me Home Tonight), Joel McHale (Community) and Martin Freeman (Sherlock) star in this comedy about a woman tracking down the number of guys she's slept with in her life. Own it today in SD or 1080p HD! You can now rent the hit baseball film Moneyball in Rent Now this week. Follow this true story of how leaders in the Oakland A's organization changed Major League Baseball forever. Find the film in both SD and 1080p HD. And you also have the option to own this great film to keep forever.The hit HBO series inside the world of Prohibition Boardwalk Empire hits TV Shows this week with its first season, including the pilot episode directed by Martin Scorsese (Hugo). Follow this rich series of 1920s Atlantic City, complete with gangsters and bootleggers, starring award-winner Steve Buscemi as Enoch "Nuck a" Thompson.Want great deals on films you keep forever? Introducing Own $5 Films, where you'll find a new slate of films every Tuesday to keep for just 5 bucks. Comedy hits headline our first week, with films like Kick-Ass, Killers, Trailer Park Boys: The Movie and L.A.Story available in SD for only $5!The Honey Badger Theme is the way for you to show the world you just don't care. Find it now in the game section of the PlayStationStore. Find all this and more this week...Just In TVUS Store: Boardwalk Empire: Season 1, 30 Rock: Season 6, Rob: Season 1, 2012 BCS Championship Series, Roswell: Seasons 2-3, Greatest Tank Battles: Season 1, and more!Canada Store: Boardwalk Empire: Season 1, Roswell: Season 2-3, and more! New Release MoviesUS Store: Paranormal Activity: The Chronology, Moneyball, What's Your Number?, Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption, An Inconvenient Tax, Answer This!, Higher Ground, Killer Elite, Mr. Fix-It, Once Fallen, A Mile in His Shoes, and many more.Canada Store: Paranormal Activity: The Chronology, Moneyball, What's Your Number?, Transfer, Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, Cougar Hunting, Killer Elite, Higher Ground, The Chameleon, Brighton Rock, Answer This!, and many more.Top US Movie PurchasesContagionRise Of The Planet Of The ApesDon't Be Afraid of the DarkMoneyballFinal Destination 5The Hangover Part IIColombiana (Unrated)Apollo 18Shark NightKiller EliteTop US TV Shows PurchasesSupernatural | Season 7-Adventures in BabysittingThe Vampire Diaries | Season 3-The New DealFamily Guy | Season 10-Quagmire and MeJersey Shore | Season 5-Hurricane SituationThe Walking Dead | Season 2-Pretty Much Dead AlreadySons of Anarchy | Season 4-OutThe Walking Dead | Season 2-SecretsSons of Anarchy | Season 4-BoosterSons of Anarchy | Season 4-To Be - Act 2The Walking Dead | Season 2-ChupacabraTop Video ThemesSouth Park Dynamic ThemeThe Honey Badger ThemeFast Five Dynamic ThemeThe Dark Knight™: Joker ThemeSpongeBob SquarePants Dynamic ThemeFamily Guy ThemeSports Illustrated Swimsuits 2011 Dynamic ThemeJackass 3.5 Dynamic ThemeFullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Dynamic ThemeSons Of Anarchy ThemeLast Chance - Best of 2011 Premium ChannelWe hope you've enjoyed the Best of 2011 Premium Channel; highlighting the some of the great tracks from albums that were released last year. The channel will be coming down on Tuesday, so be sure to study up over the weekend before it's gone! Fill us in on your favorites and what you're looking forward to in 2012 in the comments!Featured New Releases [1/10/12]Yo Gotti - Live from the KitchenThe Little Willies - For the Good TimesRebulution - Peace of MindDavid Crowder Band - Give Us Rest (A Requiem in Mass C [The Happiest of All Keys])Nightwish - ImaginaeriumJoyful Noise - Original Movie SoundtrackThe Shins - "Simple Song (single)"Train - "Drive By (single)"Jon McLaughlin - "Summer is Over (ft. Sara Bareilles) (single)"See what was listened to most on the service leading up to the end of the year! Here are the Top Songs, Artists and Channels for December 2011!Music Unlimited Top 10 Played Songs in December [US]Drake - "Headlines"LMFAO - "Party Rock Anthem"Drake feat Nicki Minaj - "Make Me Proud"Maroon 5 - "Moves Like Jagger"Lil Wayne - "How To Love"Foster The People - "Pumped Up Kicks"LMFAO - "Sexy And I Know It"Jason Derulo - "It Girl"Drake feat Lil Wayne - "HYFR"JAY Z and Kanye West - "Ni**as In Paris"Music Unlimited Top 10 Played Artists in December [US]DrakeLil WayneEminemT.I.LMFAOAdeleRihannaJAY Z and Kanye WestYoung JeezyWiz KhalifaMusic Unlimited Top 10 Played Channels in December [US]My ChannelsRapHolidayR&BGlobal Top 100PopFavoritesAlternativeCountry & FolkRockDon't miss your chance to get 60 Days FREE Premium Music Unlimited Service. Act now - the offer ends 1/31/12!