Friday the 25th my org hosted a wonderful goodbye party for me. Every one from my organisation came, plus the clinic staff, and my host parents. Plus, 3 of the new volunteers near me also came! Samu, my baba and Mrs. Makhathini all made speeches, and i was crying the whole time! When it came time for me to give a little speech, I apologized for my brevity due to my tears, but was able to say a few words. We also had a delicious meal of pap, sauce, boerwors, fried meat, and chicken with a few salads.
Some of you may have seen a few random updates on facebook regarding my inja (dog); He went missing for a few days 2 weeks ago. I wasnt worried for awhile, as he normally runs off to find himself a new girlfriend or two every once in awhile. But after about 4 days I began to feel nervous and went looking for him. Nothing. After about 6 days my host family told me that someone had stolen him! So my baba and I promptly traipsed over to some mans house. This man stated that he had bought Thunzi as a puppy (aka at least 3 years ago), and this was his dog. Negotiations ensued, and suffice it to say that Thunzi is now back with me, but I am scared the crazy man is going to attempt to steal Thunzi again.
I have started packing!! I am trying to get myself down to 1 bag, as my two easyjet flights in Europe allow only 20kgs (44lbs)!!! and damnit it is difficult! I have already mailed about 4 packages home, and have 2 more waiting here. I have been planning to give my host sister a majority of my clothes, but fitting in a sleeping bag, netbook, an enough clothing to last for almost 8 weeks, especially when transitioning from late African summer to an early European Spring! My final schedule is 12 days in Italy, 10 days in Germany, with a 1 night stop over in Prague, a week in London, and about 6 days in Paris with my mom! I am oh-so excited!
