Day 6

Went to the southwestern most point of the second largest continent in the world, scaled a 220 meter mountain, saw penguins at boulder's beach, ate pancakes with cheese for lunch, visited SANCCOB and held two penguins, and finally flew across a country. Today was a very full day! We started our day at 7:20 am and and traveled to the Cape of Good Hope. It was beautiful and we learned a lot about the history behind the cape. Next we traveled to Cape Point and scaled a 220 meter mountain. We were able to see for miles and miles. From Cape Point, we travels to boulder's beach and saw the African penguins that live on the rocks. After boulder's beach, we had lunch in Cape Town in the Water Front District. Our lunch was pancakes prepared seveal different ways. I had mine with cheese and tomatoes. Our group traveled to the SANCCOB rehabilitation center after lunch. At the center, I held to different types of penguins, the Rockhopper penguin and the African
penguin. It was so cool. We learn more about SANCCOB through an information video and a lecture by one of its associates. After our SANCCOB experience, we concluded our Cape Town adventure by traveling to the airport and flying to Johannesburg. It was a very bush day and one that I will never forget. Good Night!

-Daniel

Day 5

It has been a long day. First, we woke up at 5:00 in the morning. From that we took a 2 hour bus ride to the tip of the continent and prepared for our shark dive. The water was super cold and the boat ride made me kind of sick, but overall the experience was fantastic. After our shark dive adventure we took a scenic drive through the coast of South Africa. It was absolutely fantastic. The mountains and the coastline were so close together and so beautiful. For dinner we dined at a local home and participated in a drumming circle. The food and entertainment were unparalleled. Overall, today was a blast and tomorrow will be even better. Good Night.

-Daniel

Day 4

Today was one that I will not soon forget. This morning, after our briefing, we visited two of Cape Town's township. These townships provide Cape Town with racially segregated housing. The thing that really stuck out to me at the townships was the extremely proverty in which the African people lived. It almost made me cry. However, the South Africans were so happy with their lives and semmed not to care about their economic status. It really made me re-examine my priorities and value system. After our township experience, went to lunch at a church and then to scuba diving training I really enjoyed the training. It was really. Tomorrow we will have the opportunity to implement our training when we dive with the sharks. I am so excited, but we have to get up very early tomorrow so I guess I will go to bed. Good Night.

-Daniel

Days 2-3

I losing my since of time. We traveled for so long, but after three flights, two layovers, and forty-two hours of traveling I'm finally sleeping in my bed in Capetwon. Africa is absolutely beautiful. We drove past Table Top Mountain on our way to our hotel and it is magnificant. While in the hotel I had the opportunity to watch some South African TV. It was very interesting. Tomorrow will be a full day so I better get to sleep. Good Night.

-Daniel

Day 1

Wow What A First Day!!!

It began with a nine hour flight from DFW to Frankfurt. Overall, the flight went well although there were some minor complications. After our arrival, we toured the city for eight hours. Needless to say my feet hurt. I am really excited that we are leaving for South Africa soon. I am extremely tired and I can not wait until I can sleep on the plane. Today was great in Germany and I expect tomorrow to be better in South Africa.

-Daniel

Before I Go...

So technically I leave today. I am experiencing a lot of emotions right now. I am happy, but nervous; excited, but apprehensive. I really do not know what expect from my trip to South Africa; this will be my first trans-Atlantic trip. Also, I am interested to see how I will interact with the native people. Overall, I know that I will have an awesome trip, but I am just a bit nervous and tried right now. I guess a good night's sleep will make me feel better. TOMORROW GERMANY, THEN OFF TO AFRICA!!!

On my way to the final preparation meeting for my trip to South Africa!