February 23, 2008 Another wonderful day in good old Cape Town, South Africa.First of all, I want to say, I want to move here.It is such a wonderful place to be, so diverse, so respectful, so polite, so modern, so understanding… not much like the USA, that is for sure. So today, my day began again at the crack of dawn.After just 5 hours of sleep, I was up at 5:30AM again, to head out with 15 students to go river rafting down the Breed River.Our goal to...

Welcome to South Africa!! February 19, 2008 to February 24, 2008 February 19, 2008 Well, we made it to South Africa… YIPPIE!!We made is safely, and early, again.I got up at 5:30 a.m. to watch us pull into the port and see the sunrise over the mountains.It was an amazing site to see, with hundreds of students up as well.I cannot believe it, I am in Africa!!I am half way around the world, look at the globe or the map and locate where I am, it is unbelie...

February 15, 2008 This morning started off on a bad note.Early this morning the staff was notified about the Northern Illinois College shooting that took place on February 14 in the afternoon in the USA.Since we were about 6 hours ahead of central time zone, we did not get the latest news until the next morning.Without a TV, or radio we do not have access to up to date news or events in the USA.Hearing news from everyone that emails is very important to stay in ...

February 10 - February 19 At Sea Days to South Africa Well, after a nice bon voyage BBQ on our pool deck the night we left, we set sail off to South Africa. Sunday, February 10 It is our first full day back to sea, and you know what that means… BACK to work life and ship life, for 9 DAYS straight.Sea days are meetings with students, office hours, desk duty, duty nights, pub nights, dances, etc, etc, etc. Tonight, I had my sea social with my ...