Monthly Archives: February 2010

Community Tiles

It was at that point I realized that I had indeed just witnessed a family reunion of sorts. And it was the first time I experienced the depth and mobility of community support here. I understood then as well why there were so many people in the lobby, though not many of them seemed to be seeking medical help. They were there to support their loved ones. I can’t help but feel happy for being here.

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Umndemi Wami wakwaZulu-Natal, My family from KwaZulu-Natal.

I have had a few days and the weekend to get to know my homestay family, and they are fantastic. I live in Cato Manor, a community of about 150,000, 7 kilometers out of central Durban, referred to by the … Continue reading

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“This ain’t America this is AFRICA” (1/22-1/27)

Sawubona! That was one of the first things our program director said to us, and it is true for so many reasons. So much has happened since I arrived in South Africa, I am splitting this into a few posts, … Continue reading

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Sun & Snow In Edinburgh

As I write this post on Tuesday afternoon, there is a light dusting of snow outside my window from overnight precipitation. This past weekend, however, the weather was sunny and beautiful! I climbed two volcanoes (not as impressive as it … Continue reading

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