Hey folks! As some may know, I have decided to extend my stay in South Africa through the month of July. My UConn program ends on April 27th, and on Monday April 28th I will be leaving Cape Town to begin backpacking around SA (and possibly to an adjacent country). I anticipate returning to Cape Town for the months of June and July, though that is certainly open to change.
Will I have a great time? Absolutely. Will I be safe? Yes. Do I understand that my family members may have reason to worry? Also yes. In order to somewhat quell your worries, I will attempt to provide consistent updates on twitter, though internet access is not always reliable or accessible. I will be communicating regularly with family members as well. When I return to Cape Town communication will no longer be a challenge.
I will be leaving Cape Town on Monday, April 28th, heading out along the Garden Route. I will be staying at backpackers (hostels) along the way, and using the Baz Bus for transportation.
My travels will take me from Cape Town along the Garden Route to the Tsitsikamma National Park. There I will hike the 5-day Otter Trail from May 3rd to 7th. I will then continue to Port Elizabeth, and then through the Eastern Cape up to Durban.
From Durban, I may travel to the Drakensberg Mountains for another multi-day hike, and then continue on to Johannesburg or elsewhere in the country. Mozambique remains an option, though the logistics (and language barrier) pose difficulties.
I’m excited for this next month, and also a little intimidated. Mostly because I’m just scrambling to get my life together before I embark in… less than 48 hours. Best wishes from South Africa, y’all!
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