I cannot begin to explain how excited I am to be traveling, but it doesn't seem real. I've been planning for this trip all semester long, and next week, it's finally here.
Here's the details of my trip for those inquiring:
The program is called Global LEAD (leadership, education, adventure, and diplomacy)
Check out their website: globalleadprogram.org.
My adventure begins with a 24 hour stop in the Big Apple to visit my lovely Sarah Rose Ashey, a roomate from Washington, DC last summer. I can't believe it's been a year since I have seen anyone from DC! There are 3 reasons why I am staying for a day: 1- it was the cheapest flight. 2- I have never been to NYC. 3- I love Sarah Ashey! She will be taking me on a blitz tour of New York and showing me all the touristy things. If you have any suggestions, I will try to squeeze them in as well!
On Friday, May 7th, my 15 hour flight to Dubai begins. I arrive in Dubai May 8th at 8:30pm. I have a hotel in the Bur Dubai area, and have a whole night to see the town. Don't worry, I won't be alone. I have a friend who has a friend that is currently studying there. So no, Granny, I won't wander alone.
Sunday morning is the last of my traveling for a month hopefully. I arrive in Cape Town that afternoon. I am so excited for my first sight of the bay and Table Top mountain! It's going to be gorgeous!
A little information about everything I will do while there:
- Cage dive with great white sharks (I will pee my wetsuit, I just know that will happen).
- Ride an elephant at a sanctuary
- Go on an real African safari!
- Bungy jump from the world's highest bungy jump!
- Hike to the southernmost point on the African continent (Cape Point)
- Go on a vineyard tour
- Go to a rugby match!
- Climb to the top of Table Top mountain
- Maybe see a practice Fifa game (can't go to Fifa because of Chicago)
- Live in a condo on the beach for a month!
- Zip line!
- Go on a 4-wheel adventure
- Explore the Congo caves
- Visit Monkeyland
I hope it lives up to the hype and more. This summer will be the most amazing summer of my life, the only downer is I cannot share this summer with family, Dean, and friends. I will miss yall so much! That's why I'm blogging!
But in all seriousness, I will try to blog as much as possible and upload pictures when I can.
You can email me with any suggestions for things to do or just to say hey. I will still go on facebook frequently, I hope; so you can keep in contact with me there. But my stories are here. So get ready for some excitement!
Love always,
Melissa
FYI: This is Cape Town!!!
You are going to have a blast coozan! The only cool place that I know in New York is an Irish Rugby Pub called McCormack's Pub. It's on 365 Third Avenue between 26th and 27th street. If you go there, tell them you're related to a rugby player and they'll take care of you. Unfortuneately, I don't know any cool places in Africa, but at least you'll be able to tell me where to go if I ever venture out that way. I do know that when you go to Cape Town you need to try and find a drink called Witblits. It's Afrikaner firewater! Look for Three Sheets with Zane Lamprey on Hulu.com or something and watch the Cape Town episode. It's a drinking and traveling show, so you'll find all of the best places to party and see where the locals drink. Have fun, be safe, and jam out with ya clam out!
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Thanks couzan! And did you notice, I am going to a South African Rubgy match in a huge ass stadium!!! I'll take plenty of pictures to show you!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Girl, you will have an amazing time! Keep the pictures coming and let all the bring folk at home know you're safe. Love you and can't wait to hear more about Dubai and Capetown.
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I'm not sure which rugby match you're going to, but I know there is one this Saturday, May 15 in Cape Town. If you go to that one, cheer for the Stormers and Bryan Habana. He's their winger and one of the fastest in the union. Have fun and enjoy life coozan!
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