Well… I am at the end of my six week journey in South Africa. The trip was designed to teach us about the history, environment, society, religion, government and culture of this vast and complex country. In the end, I think that what I learned went so far beyond what was “intended.” One can’t help but reflect on oneself and one’s own place in a world that can be both beautiful and tragic. I am still processing what I will do and how I will deal with everything that I have learned, seen, and felt but I know that I need to do it all justice somehow. At this moment, when I am at a complete loss for words, I think the best summary of my experience in encompassed by the greeting of the Khoisan (the original people in this country). Their greeting literally translates as: “I see you.”
I have seen.
Thanks for reading and I’ll see you all soon.
Love,
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