After months of planning and anticipation, I made it to New York with an unbelievably small suitcase ready for a summer of cultural immersion and adventure. I'm currently sitting in a tiny hotel watching NCIS right near the JFK Airport waiting for my 17 hour flight early tomorrow morning. Then I have a nice 5ish hour layover in Jo'bur South Africa, then it's on to Gabs (Gaborone). Then by 3pm on Sunday (or 8am central time), I will be in Botsana!
I have a lot of people to thank for helping me get to this point. Mainly I want to thank my family, for allowing me to travel to Africa and all the support they have given me. In the car ride to O'Hare, I realized how stressed my parents were. They bombarded me with tons of questions and advice to try to calm their nerves. I'm afraid I probably didn't do a very good job easing their worries, so everyone who sees them re-assure them that I will be okay and there is no need to worry! I also have to especially thank Judith Neal, who has given me so much information about the country and many contacts and places to visit while I am there. Thanks Judith! I also want to thank everyone who helped me set up my independent research project and everyone else who has supported me so far. Thanks everyone, I couldn't have done it without you! I will miss you all!
I probably will not be able to post any pictures until I return! But read along when you can and come on an adventure with me!
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