because there are no endings. Yes, I fly out tomorrow and do not know when I will visit this country again, but I know that the memories and experiences here in South Africa will stick with me forever. This past week in Cape Town has really allowed me to reflect on the country, what has happened here, and given me the chance to finally understand so many things about life in general. The two most imporant of which are racism and hunger. These two aspects of life are so prominent here, it is impossible to stay here and not be touched by it. Even today, laying on the beach reading a book, I was asked for food. This is when I know someone has reached the desperate point, because they do not ask for money. They go straight for what they want; what they need. And today, I was able to fulfill that need for two people. It feels so strange knowing I was someone's bread-giver, the bridge between happiness and hunger. But on this trip, I have recgonized the difference in people's eyes when they are really, truly hungry. It is something that consumes all of their thoughts and actions. It is nothing that I have ever experienced, and I pray it is something I never have to bare.
Just a little insight into my thoughts these past few hours... about to poast about my past two weeks in a few though :)
Jen
