Monthly Archives: February 2013

I am taking Learning Sustainable Community Development, which is a pretty hefty class (5 hours Monday and 7 hours Friday) that uses practical teaching work with children and theory to attempt to eradicate poverty and bring about community change in … Continue reading →

A lot has happened in the past two weeks.  So much that I forgot to make a post last week.  But I will waste no time in getting down to business here. Unfortunately I did not make to Tromso, Norway … Continue reading →

Public transportation in South Africa is wrought with problems: mechanical breakdowns, operator error, and time table inconsistencies abound. I experienced all of these problems on a recent trip to Cape Town and the beach, and that eventful day stands as … Continue reading →

I am enjoying my time in Guadalajara, Mexico. The culture is so fascinating and parts of it are strikingly similar to the culture in the US. I have met people from all around the world. I love listening to their … Continue reading →

Perhaps the most important part of South African culture is the braai. Spoken with a long ‘r’ that rolls off the tongue, a braai is essentially a barbecue. South Africans take them very seriously, and several rules must be observed … Continue reading →