At the Camp's Bay House (notice backround- Left-> right Marina, Franzi, Me, Digby (English Bishops Gap)
My room.. very patriotic
View from Camp's Bay house..... soooo nice (he is away for 3 months btw)
marina and I at the beach
Clifton Beach (table mountain backround)Hello everyone, it is 37 degrees here and going up to 42 tomorrow- i bet many of you are jealous but guess what no air conditioning so don't be too jealous! We had a very nice weekend- Friday night went out to Long Street (a street near-ish us where everyone goes at night) and met the Bishops Gaps (our brother school). They are really nice (Englandx2, australia and SA) and it was great to meet them since we end up doing stuff together in the next couple weeks. Saturday morning marina and I hung around, organized our rooms etc. and then in the afternoon we went to the beach with Franzi (german gap) and her boyfriend and his friend (super because we got a ride!) the beach was beautiful and we got the the 4th beach which was much less busy. It was extremely hot though and the water is freezing so it wasn't really comfortable lying around and we wended up walking up and down the beach for most of the afternoon (life is so hard!). Saturday night was very low-key, good dinner, movie and then an early night to bed. Sunday we woke up early and walked down to the Green Point flea market which is a huge sunday market with anything from crafts to sunscreen. We didn't ended up buying anything but got lots of ideas (waiting for payday). Then we went home for Sunday lunch (supposed to be the best lunch of all) and in the afternoon we went out with the Bishops boys. One of the guys from England's Uncle was away and he gave him the keys to his BEAUTIFUL house that is up in camp's bay on the mountain overlooking the ocean. (about 1000 stairs) Insanely nice. Swimming in the pool overlooking the ocean on a beautiful day was a perfect end to the first week. It was nice to sit around with them getting to know them and having a glass of wine on a sunday afternoon (very different being of age here). Luckily their boss is a pretty nice guy and drove us around all afternoon. We had another relaxing time and just hung around and chatted and then Marina and I went to bed and Franzi went to fetch Kady(the australian gap) at the airport. This morning we got to meet Kady the new Gap who has just returned from an overland in eastern africa. We also started work which was good but busy. I worked Prep in the moring which at the moment= paperwork/secretary. Hopefully as school gets organized i will be able to be more int he classroom. In the afternoon I did sports which was fun except everything is outside so sooooooooooooo hot. It is difficult time trialing children swimming when you are practically melting yourself. Also i have a new appreciation for teachers that stay after school for sports when really all you want to do is go home and relax. Tonight we are off to dinner with Jenn Wallace (our boss) to regroup and the head of sport- Sarie just because we are all working for her. The rest of the week looks pretty similar except i am joining marina on a trip to a township childrens hospital on thursday (hopefully it is part of library but i am hoping i will be able to join in). It should be very eye-opening and an amazing experience. Also this saturday we are working at the horse race festival that is here. (HUGE EVENT) We are working for a cataring company so helping prepare food and serving- apparently it is hard work but quite fun and a little extra money+ good food. I think birthday celebrations will follow on sunday.
I will keep you posted- i am missing snow a bit... feels like i should be going to the lake any day now. Love to everyone xx
5 comments:
Hey Heath,
Great update and pictures. I love the one of your room - it looks great. I'm glad your first day of work went well. I hope you have a good week!
I am very jealous of the temperature(even though you don't have A/C). When I went to class this AM it was -17 (or -30 with the wind chill) and blowing snow. Now its back to work and I don't plan on leaving home until its warmer out!
Love Geoff
we are definitely feeling for you as our noise hairs freeze!!!
your photos are fantastic.. the scenery is so gorgeous and it is so nice to see the people you are meeting. i must say doggie looks very comfy on his new bed :)
have a wonderful day
look forward to hearing about the hospital.
we in the harris household officially begin exam week this week... hummmm... bet you arn't missing that.....
xoxo
auntie cathy
Heather, more fantastic pics and stories. Think I am becoming addicted to reading your blog, thanks. So today is hard work day, catering, sounds like fun to me but if it is that hot and you are preparing hot food, well maybe not so fun. We are in the midst of another chinook here but the word is, -17oC on Monday. Your room looks comfy and homelike especially love the flag. A lazy wknd planned around here. We'll be thinking of you,
Veels geluk met jou verjaarsdag
xo a soonie et al
Heather, I really don't think you would miss snow too much, at least not here. It's 7.45 am, the boys have left for school, all bundled up to get in a car to drive 5 mins!!!!!because it is -35oC and I don't even know what the wind chill is? I have never seen the thermometer so low, it's almost off the scale!! Enjoy the heat!!! Have a great week.
xo a soonie
Happy Birthday Heather....have a great day!!!
Here's a little info on your sign.
Cheers,
Sonia
All About Aquarius
Aquarius Characterisctics and Profile
[Aquarius] Provided by Tarot.com
The symbol for Aquarius is the Water-Bearer, a universal man who is pouring forth water from a jug. This universal man represents the community of mankind. The waters of life flow, like ideas coming from the unrestrained mind. Many people mistakenly think that Aquarius is a water sign, but it is an intellectual air sign. As such, Aquarius can be interested in concepts and ideas. Because of its universality, Aquarius can seem somewhat detached from personal emotions. It's not that you Aquarius don't have feelings; it's just that yours are different from most others. You dance to the beat of a different drummer.
Aquarius can be good communicators as long as you stay in the mental realms. Aquarius are friendly, but can become uncomfortable as you discuss your feelings. In fact, your friends are very important to you and Aquarius might be involved with groups of like-minded people in a social club, a political action group or a public service group.
The Aquarius motto could be Einstein's "Great spirits have often encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." And yours is a great spirit, sometimes erratic and sometimes brilliant. You know much about yourself and the world, but knowing everything can be an obstacle to your own happiness. Your practice is twofold. First, you must learn how to separate your crazy notions from what is important. And second, you need to learn how to respond to the opposition you encounter without making it difficult for yourself.
Element: Air
The astrological element of air represents movement. And the most efficient movement between two points is often a thought. Air signs are thinkers. They emphasize the intellect over other functions. With active minds and a good command of language, the air signs are the natural born communicators. They can be light and breezy as the breath of spring, but their words can also carry the power of a gale force wind.
The air of Aquarius can be like the winds after a lightning strike. Large amounts of air are moved around suddenly in such a storm, and that which survives this intensity gets to enjoy the calm after the storm.
Eleventh House: Future
The Eleventh House is sometimes called the House of Friends, Hopes and Dreams. Friends will support our dreams of the future. Here, in the Eleventh House, we're not concerned with our day-to-day responsibilities. Instead, we are thinking about our ideal situation and dreaming of ways to get there. Whether we do or not is less important than keeping the dreams alive.
Key Planet: Uranus
Uranus is the weirdest planet in the solar system. Its north pole faces the Sun and its Moons spin around it backwards. As such, Uranus symbolizes the eccentric and unique things in our lives. It is associated with brilliance -- even if short-lived. And, like lightning, Uranus can release the hidden tensions suddenly and with great immediacy. In fact, Uranus is often the astrological culprit when our lives are turned upside-down. As the key planet of Aquarius, it encourages us to rebel against social injustices and to seek freedom of expression in our lives.
Aquarius Greatest Strength: Your eclectic way of seeing things
Aquarius Possible Weakness: Know-it-all attitude puts others off
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