Sodie Pop

Work has gotten a lot more interesting now that I have the program and can start working with the GIS data. Due to the increased interest on my part, I have also become a lot more efficient in my work schedule.

There was a wine and cheese festival this weekend in Franshoek, which I went to with OM and another girl from work. It was fantastic. I got to try wines from a couple vineyards I’ve been hoping to visit and was able to weed out the ones I actually will go visit later on.

On Sunday and Monday, I went with OM to Cape Town. We went to Robbins Island, which was incredibly interesting. It helped that I am reading Long Walk to Freedom because I was able to pick out different political prisoners that were held there and how they were related. Also, all the tour guides on the island are former prisoners. I can’t imagine how difficult it must be for them. Imagine having to give tours and tell your story over and over again in the place you were held prisoner and beaten for years based on your political beliefs. They are braver men than I.

The next day we hiked up Table Mountain. Something I’ve wanted to do since the age of 11 when I discovered its existence. It was absolutely beautiful although the hike up was practically vertical…worth every minute :)

Also, I’ve finally gotten my dance shoes, which I love in every way. I thought my feet would get sore after dancing in them for an hour, but they feel like I’ve been wearing them for years.