This is going to be the last entry before I leave on my trip around South Africa. I will be traveling for about 28 days returning to Cape Town on either the 17th or 24th of July depending on if people on the trip want to stay longer on the wild coast.

We had a nice going away dinner for Andrew just before he left at the Hussar grill, which was fabulous. The food at this little grill is absolutely phenomenal, we really went all out. We had several courses (including dessert of course!) some great pinotage wine, and the boys finished off the evening with some cigars. It was a lovely night! After a minor fit on my part and a few tears from Dana, Andrew said his good byes and began his journey back home. It is so strange being here without the man of the house!! We were really lucky to get placed with such a great guy. Unfortunately, he lives in New York so it will probably be a long time before any of us see him again. Andrew- thank you for an amazing semester we are all going to miss you!!!

I take my last exam ever on the 22 of June and then off my crazy adventure around South Africa. I have begun to take the pictures down off my walls and pack my belongings as I must be moved out of my flat before I leave on road trip. It is going to be sad to say good bye to Rhodes manor, I have grown rather attached to it. We have had a great semester here, enjoying our tea and battling with the cockroaches. I have come so accustomed to living with bars on the windows and a cage on the door that I think I might feel a bit vulnerable when I get home and there are no bars or razor wire or security guards.

I went to the market to shop for food for the road trip with Chris and Sarah. We spent three hours and 3,600 Rand in Pick n' pay and still don't have everything we need. By the time we were done shopping we were all so buggered we practically fell into the car. I am really excited to get on the road, but if I don't ever see the inside of a grocery store again I think I would be fine.

Dana, Kat and I had our last girls outing at the posh Mount Nelson. The Mount Nelson is a beautiful hotel that caters to the whims of the over indugent, like Oprah Winfrey and Will Smith. We enjoyed high tea and reduced ourselves to gluttony in the name of fine desserts. We ate until we were thoroughly satiated and drank tea until our eyeballs began to float. While it was a wonderful time and the food was to die for, I don't think any of us felt very comfortable. I could certainly get use to the life of the rich and famous, but for the moment I am enjoying the life of the starving student.

We had our last big party at Brentwood (an international house where we have spent many debaucherous nights). It was sad to realize that this is all coming to an end but great to see everyone one last time.

My roommate Kat left this morning on her road trip, and Dana will be gone by the time I get back. The Rhodes Manor crew are all going there separate ways, at least us girls live relatively close in California and will get to see each other when we get home.

Well, I suppose that is it for now. I will be taking tons of pictures and writing a bit on road trip so I will have quite a few entries to submit on my return. Stay well, and enjoy your summer!!!