Hi everyone,

This might be my last blog post, as I am not sure whether I will have access to my blog in Cape Town. It will be a short one as I'm in a rush. I need to go up and finish packing. This afternoon I am flying to Johannesburg where I will meet Hloni and tomorrow we will head down to Cape Town together.

On Saturday afternoon I went to Spur with Geri, Tarryn and Lunga and they had a farewell thing for me. It was really fun, they ordered heaps of food. Yesterday I helped out with MNCP again which was good (apart from getting a blood nose, I think it was the heat).

Today is my last day at AE. I have been busy making a few more changes to the newsletter and also organising last minute things before I go. This morning the staff gave me a farewell party (I think it was meant to be a surprise but I already knew about it). There were several speeches (by Sandi, Songe and Gloria). They were saying how they really appreciated me and also mentioned that when I came I was shy but they felt I had grown in confidence. Vasco shared how whenever he had work for me to do, I would always stop whatever I was doing and do it straight away. They said I would be missed and emphasised that I have to come back. I handed out some Australian souvenirs (including some of the Trinity choir CDs which were popular. I could have brought more over).

I shared how everyone had been very kind and I had felt blessed, and that even though there were times of difficulty (like feelings of homesickness) everyone was so supportive. They also prayed for safe travels and prayed that when I get back I will easily be able to adjust into life back home.

I am excited about Cape Town and looking forward to coming home next week. Here are some pages of the newsletter, which was sent off to the printers this morning. Over the past few weeks it has gone through so many changes!