It’s that time of year again! Finals are done (for me anyway) and 2012 is coming to a close—plus isn’t the world supposed to end on Friday? It’s hard for me to believe that one year ago I was just getting ready to start my study abroad adventure in Cape Town, South Africa. A lot has happened in the past year! So here are some of my favorite moments to share with you all.
My younger sister got to run her own Girl Scout Camp back in January, so us grad sisters were of course there to support her
One of our early adventures in Cape Town
My group of fellow study abroad students from our dorm, Forest Hill
A bunch of us helped paint a mural at a preschool in a township outside of Cape Town
The view from a very fun hike up Lion’s Head
We had a good time cooking with our neighboring flat at Forest Hill
Our adventures in the very colorful Bo Kaap area of Cape Town
We got to visit the Cape of Good Hope!
At the lovely Kirstenbosch Gardens, Cape Town, with Table Mountain in the background
A beautiful sunset from Lion’s Head
At Old Biscuit Mill, one of my favorite markets in Cape Town
A view of Table Mountain from Robben Island
I got to go swimming with some seals in Hout Bay, Cape Town
I got a cool henna at University of Cape Town
I got to meet some of my grandfather’s relatives who live in South Africa
We got to enjoy tea time at the Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town
I got to meet a cheetah in Stellenbosch, South Africa
My awesome group work team for one of my classes at University of Cape Town (UCT)
We were super excited to hike up Devil’s Peak, Cape Town. From the top you can see the whole city!
Playing with the sun and silhouettes at Camp’s Bay beach, Cape Town
I got to visit my sister’s friend in the Peace Corps for Passover in the teeny town of Salajwe, Botswana
I got home from Cape Town just in time to see my cousin graduate from UCSD!
My cousins and I visit San Diego over the summer
Summer means hanging out with old pals, right?
The family goes ziplining! We got to visit my dad’s side in Massachusetts over the summer
Living close to school has lots of benefits–like visiting with friends who were in Claremont for the summer! We visited Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena
What summer would be complete without cheering on my favorite baseball team?
My friend since middle school and fellow Sagehen’s 21st birthday included lots of cake and a Dora the Explorer Bounce house. Because we know how to have a good time
My friend and I set up a short book workshop for local kids
My sister and I have been on quite the macaron making adventure since the summer!
A gathering for my and my friends’ birthdays–which are right at the beginning of the semester
Our suite warming party!
TED talks!
I got to go to a lot of cool events this summer and fall–several concerts, including the Black Keys, and of course the avocado festival!
I couldn’t get over my first high tea experience–so I was sure to go again!
My friend and I like to coordinate our dress up days–we’re a checkerboard!
My awesome a cappella group has been of course a huge part of my year!
Right….that thing. That’s pretty important too
Always a good time with classical music