04 January 2011

Arrived!

I'm safe and sound in Botswana. The experience so far has been interesting, and I have been made grateful for my experiences in Zambia, which already taught me the art of patience in Africa. While many around me have been reeling at the unclarity and the long waits, I have simply observed and not partaken in their agitation. The weather here is terribly hot and sticky, but it's cooling down a bit at least for the evening snooze. Tomorrow we register for classes and the other students return to campus. We will also get moved into our official dorms (these were just placeholders for now) with local roommates. I'm excited to have someone to tell me what I'm supposed to do with myself. :) Anyway, I will write more later, when there is more to write. For now, I'm going to hang out with other international students, and then attempt to sleep off my jet lag. Welcome to Botswana!

3 comments:

  1. Hey Jackie,

    This is Amy Toornstra. Will keep you in our prayers and am excited to read about your experience! Brings back memories of my semester abroad in 1999 to Indonesia. You learn so much in a short amount of time! You'll go home with a whole new view of the world. Blessings and be safe!

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  2. I'm having trouble figuring out how to comment on here...but I am blonde after all. This Cecile, and I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am for you and anxiously waiting for each entry in your new life's journey!

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  3. I am glad you made it safely and that your adventures in Botswana have begun. Wow, I wish I was there with you. I can't wait to read more about your time there.

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