15 things I've learned while in South Africa:
-Jumping out of planes and off bridges is completely worth it
-Elephant skin is really rough and great white sharks are incredibly big
-Paying a bill will most likely take 30-45 minutes
-Baboons will sabotage a car for food, even if there is a person in it
-When climbing a 3000 ft mountain you should not wear long sleeves
-Ostrich tastes way better than cow
-You can sleep when you're dead- or at least when you're not in South Africa
-Nelson Mandela is the epitome of sacrificing for what you believe in
-Happiness is not defined by a dollar amount
-The children at the townships are probably the most unconditionally loving people on this planet
-Change starts today and it starts with me
-Count your blessings daily and never forget to be thankful
-When you give you get so much more in return
-Always be open to new experiences- no matter how frightening they might seem
-Love is the best gift anyone can give
I had a friend tell me that I wasn't the same person I was three weeks ago and I couldn't agree more. This trip has been an incredible learning and growing experience. I think/hope I'm coming back from this adventure a better person. The friendships I've made with the children in the townships and those I've made in our group will last forever in my heart. I am so blessed that I've had the opportunity to be apart of such an amazing program.
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