South Africa

A lot has happened in the last couple of weeks, but I'll create those posts later...

For now, just know that I'm in Stollenbosch, South Africa which is about 20 minutes outside of Cape Town. We've had some great experiences so far, but I figure you're more interested in the scary stuff:

1) We have two front doors for our apartment. One is normal, but you know those metal bars that go over windows? Our 2nd door that sits in front of the normal one is made of that with a big, fat lock on it.
2) There's a couple decorational windows on the side of our apartment building and one has a bullet hole directly in the center of it.
3) 3 individuals from my team were at the ATM today. A street beggar asked them for money and when they wouldn't give him any he told them to be careful. Before walking away, he commented to the girl that he likes her necklace.
4) Our host gave each one of us pepper spray. I used to carry during undergrad so I gave the team a few tips.

But seriously, there are a lot of college students around, several upper-class roaming the streets shopping, and police every where. It's a great place overall and I can't wait to go to all the wineries!