CPT 2011 co-educators attending a Welcoming Braai at Rose's home
Back row: Teddy, Marie, Joe, Siobhan, Katherine, Leanne, Dana,Logan, Kate, Tom, Lianna, Anna, Meaghan, Julian, Taylor
Front row: Ashley, Sharielle, Brenna, Emily, Nicole, Terri, Kayla, Susie
Center front: their new friend Georgia

Human RIghts Training Weekend

Human RIghts Training Weekend

27 November 2010

Marie's trusting she'll be inspired in many ways

After a decade of dreaming, I finally mustered up the courage (not to mention the time) to learn the basics of the acoustic guitar over the summer. There is just something about the sound of a guitar that I absolutely love and, since I tend to move around quite a bit, it should provide me with a portable way to channel my musical talents. For the past few months, I have been looking at various New York venues in search of a guitar performance to educate my fingers and entertain my ears. You can imagine the sheer delight that I felt when I discovered that the sensational Kareyce Fotso (from Cameroon) and Bholoja (from Swaziland) would be in New York in November to perform a concert dedicated to the South African legend Miriam Makeba.

I’ve been a fan of “Mama Africa” since the 5th grade when my class did a dance performance of “Pata Pata” for our annual spirit day. Sufficed to say, I enjoyed the concert immensely and absolutely loved how both performers used the guitar as well as their incorporation of traditional African instruments. My excitement to experience and discover new music has grown exponentially and I can hardly wait to discover all of the wonderful new sounds that Cape Town has to offer. From small local bands to the Cape Town Opera Company, I have no doubt that my time in South Africa will inspire me in many ways.

08 November 2010

Anna's anticipation has overcome her concerns


I've definitely been having some difficulty writing this first blog entry, because I'm still trying to wrap my head around the idea that in nine weeks I'm leaving to spend four months in South Africa.  Finally, after a few weeks of obsessing over details, looking at pictures from last year, and thinking about all of the awesome fun activities and experiences I'm going to have, I'm beyond excited.  I know it won't feel real until we step off the plane, or maybe even after, but anticipation has finally overcome my nerves and I can't wait to experience it all.  I'm still nervous about leaving my boyfriend, friends and family so far behind, and a little bit about the eighteen hour flight.. but I can't wait to bungee jump again, climb the mountains, get to know the people I'll be spending my time with, and have an amazing internship all on a completely different continent.  I know this trip will completely change my perspective on the world, I can't wait until we're actually there and this all becomes a reality.