Since my dad arrived I have been
doing a lot of tourist-y things with him.
Acting as a tour guide has given me
a chance to reflect on my experiences thus far in Cape Town and realize how
much I have learned.
We returned to the District 6
museum, explored the South African Natural History museum, walked across the
entire city, tried new restaurants, and had a really good time. I didn’t
realize how well I’ve gotten to know the city, but I was able to navigate
public transports, routes, and maps easily. I even helped our cab driver with
accurate directions when he got lost on our way home one evening.
It only made me realize how much I
am going to miss it here. I have grown accustom to the ease of city life. I
can’t imagine going back to a place where the dinnertime conversation doesn’t
revolve around the intricacies and challenges of human rights and dignity. I
will miss the days when I can hike a mountain and sunbathe on the beach all in
the same day.
I have learned to be patient with
shoddy wifi and people alike. I will miss the monkey hugs I reliably receive
everyThursday and Friday afternoons when I go to Athlone.
Overall, I can’t believe how quickly
the time is gone.
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