I am done with exams! However, my computer also choose this time to take a break. The hard drive has died, and it needs to be replaced. I took it to the istore (SA apple store) on the Waterfront, and they said they could replace it but they didn’t have a universal version of Leopard, so my files wouldn’t transfer. Or something like that. What I took away from it was “you should get it fixed in the States”. So that’s what I am going to do. What this means though is that Mike and I are sharing his laptop, and I probably won’t get another chance to post before I get home. My parents are here for another three days after today, and then Mike and I are going to a game reserve on the Garden Route. We have two days to pack after we get home and then we’re off to Boston! So we’re only in South Africa for another 9 days anyway. The next few days will be hectic, and I can’t believe how fast it’s gone by.
At the same time, I am ready to go home. Mostly I’m ready to see everyone again. I had a great dream last night about visiting Macalester (as opposed to my usual “I’m being attacked by wolves or something or other dear god why did I come here” dream). After five months Cape Town is familiar, I’m getting used to not always understanding and the taxi service that I use is starting to know me, but it will be nice to be back in my own culture. I am bringing home some South African slang though. They say “hectic” a lot, and I like it, so look out Mac, it’s coming home.
Alright, I need to go down to Main Rd to get more airtime before my Mom gets here. We were going to go to Kirstenbosch this afternoon, but it’s raining, cold, and windy, so the aquarium looks like a better choice.
Until my hard drive is replaced…
Cheers,
Liz
