And so the countdown begins.....
3 days before we leave Boston and head back home to South Africa.
The funny thing that it's more of a countdown of days left in this amazing city rather than counting down the days to going back home.
This year has been amazing....
What a fun adventure it has been here in the US, it's been a real eye-opening experience in so many ways. Living in a different country opens your eyes to different cultures and social norms. I definitely feel wiser from the experience. You also learn to appreciate the little things in life. It makes you look and think about life from a totally different perspective.
Saying good-byes...
Today was my last tutoring session at BCNC. It is sad saying good-bye. I have really enjoyed the experience and have made some good Chinese friends here in Boston.
South Africa...
The country has changed a lot while we have been away. It is nice to watch what is happening in a country from afar. No, I don't read the exaggerated American news - I read News24 everyday. Then there's also publications like Financial Mail and The Economist who don not speak favorably about South Africa, however they state facts and I can't argue with that. There have been lots of protests and strikes, the SA rand has weakened terribly (was R8.40 to the US$ June 2012 now it is at R10.18!), attacks on foreigners, unrest, price increases, etc. There seems to be a lot of hatred and unhappiness still in South Africa. With Nelson Mandela being very ill, I cannot help wonder what will happen once he passes - he has a wonderful spirit and represents the end of apartheid, forgiveness and much more.
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