The past 4 months have been some of
the best of my life and so saying goodbye to some absolutely awesome friends
has been one of the most difficult things I have had to do! I can genuinely say
that Lynsey and I have got to know some of the greatest friends we could have
wished to have met – friends which we will keep for life!
Our final day in South Africa started
at 5am watching the sun rise over the Indian Ocean with some of our closest
friends – I couldn’t have wished for a better way to spend our final morning,
despite the early start. Although it was our last day I must say that spirits
were high in the morning and we made sure to leave a lasting stamp of our
nameson the pier which we can look at again in future visits. The fact that we have now
left South Africa still does not feel real! After our friends brought us to the
airport we received a pleasant surprise when our South African friend Alex
appeared to wave us goodbye. I can’t describe the feeling and atmosphere at the
airport as our friends waved us goodbye except it felt as if we were losing not
only friends but family.
The International experience has been
incredible and I know that despite the difficult goodbyes, we will see each
other again soon. Whether it be in Ireland, Minnesota or another part of the
world, I know that there are many more adventures for us to share! Over the
past 4 months I have discovered so much about myself, who I am, what I stand
for, other cultures, customs and traditions, and another education system – no
classroom can teach this!
Annie’s Cove, The French Mansion,
Balizzas, Captains, Gondwanas, Barneys, Cape Recife, Jeffrey’s Bay, boat trips
in Plettenberg, Cape Town, The Garden Route, Coffee Bay, bungee jumping, riding
elephants, ostriches and camels – I will never forget any of it! Americans,
French, South Africans, Germans, Norwegians, Swedish, Zimbabweans, Boatswains
and Swiss – you have made this experience what it was - AWESOME!
So here’s to great friends, great
stories, great shared experiences, great road trips, great days, greater
nights, and great discoveries – the greatest time of my life!
T.I.A. 2012 I will miss you!
Friends, I will see you soon!
Glenn
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