Last night could have been like any other night back home. I was typing this laying on the couch in my apartment, listening to an episode of Psych that Christie’s watching on her laptop and drinking some tea after returning from a night out at the movies. We wanted to have a little “hump day” outing so we caught an evening showing of The Iron Lady at the movie theater in town (which is called Labia – hold the laughs). I can certainly see why Meryl Streep won the Oscar for her performance; she was brilliant, as always.
My week could not have started out better. Monday evening I had the privilege of meeting up with a cousin of a great family friend, Susan Remsen. John picked me up near my apartment and took me to Blouberg Beach, an area of Cape Town that I hadn’t yet had the opportunity to explore. The bright blue waters were scattered with countless kite surfers, a sight made all the more beautiful with a stunning view of Table Mountain as the scene’s backdrop. I hate to say it, but I didn’t take a single picture! I was much too caught up in endless conversations with John and listening to his hilarious and insightful life stories. The restaurant we ate at was called Primi Blue and with a table situated right next to the window, it was hard to take my eyes off the view. After several glasses of wine, delicious food, and many laughs, I didn’t even realize it had grown dark. John is the sweetest guy and treated me like a queen! I would love to see his house (situated across the street from Kirstenbosch Gardens) and meet his partner and dogs, so we’re going to try to get together once more before I leave Cape Town. I’m certainly in good hands and great company here!
Today I spent my last moments in theatre watching my final brain surgery (insert lip pout here). Tomorrow marks my last day at the Red Cross – I cannot believe how time has flown. It’s a paradoxical feeling; part of me feels as if I arrived in Cape Town yesterday but mostly I feel like I’ve been here for years rather than months. I’ll be hopping aboard the plane two weeks from tomorrow, carrying back with me loads of goodies, souvenirs and memories.
I want to wish happy belated birthdays to three great friends back home, Adam, Nikki and Lupe! All throughout my college career we’ve had annual combined celebrations and I regret not being there to celebrate with the NU crew this year. I love you guys!
xo Em
Drumroll please…
Ta da! Skydiving pics!
Taking off!
We did it!
Audra, Becca and me beforehand
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