Limited Internet Access, Quick Update!

Hello everyone! I'm sorry for not posting since I've been to S.A., but internet access is EXTREMELY limited for us. But here are the highlights:

1. We are currently doing a homestay. I'm living with my "gogo," or granny, and she is wonderful. This is a very low income neighborhood, but we are all donig wonderfuly. She is fantastic!

2. I've been to my first WORLD CUP GAME! We have been working with kids in a program called WhizzKids through Africaid, that teaches children ages 10-15 about life skills through soccer (HIV/AIDS prevention, respect, teamwork...etc.), and we got to take them to a game (Spain v. Switzerland) thanks to Sony donating tickets for these kids. These kids were amazing and we built some amazing relationships in just 4 days.

3. Tomorrow, 18 of us from the program are heading to Joburg for the USA v. Slovenia game. Since a bunch of us had tickets, we have "hired" our drivers from the program to take us to the game and back. Safe, easy, affordable.

4. We've also watched tons of world cup matches at the viewing park in Durban...which is ON THE BEACH. They set up a giant screen on the beach, sell delicious and cheap street food and beer. You would think that because it is World Cup and Fifa sponsored, they would jack up prices for things, but a beer is the US equivalent of 2 dollars, and the food is equally cheap. Fun times!

5. Everything is wonderful, life is great, and I can't complain too much.

6. In between working with kids, doing our homestay...etc. we are also getting lectures and writing our two papers. Life is crazy busy, but filled with amazing adventures along the way.

I'm sure I'm forgetting tons, but I'm once again crunched for time. I'll try to post as often as possible, and may have more opportunity now that we are going into "Lecture Mode" all next week, so I'll be closer to a computer.

Hope all is well all around the world!

-Josh