Minjhani! (Thats Tsonga/South African for hello....I do my research!) I decided to start a blog for my trip to South Africa to keep you all posted about my adventures and also to use as a sort of journal....I am not sure how great my Internet access will be, but I think that I should be able to write from most of the hotels in Capetown and Johannesburg. (But don't hold it against me if I promise to post and then you get nothing!)
The name of this site (ubuntubrie) comes from the South African word "ubuntu", the essence of being human. I recently read an interview with Archbishop Desmond Tutu from South Africa in which he talks about the significance of ubuntu. Tutu says "We say a person is a person through other persons. You can't be human in isolation. You are human only in relationships. We are all interconnected". I thought it was a beautiful concept and unfortunately there is no comparable word in English. :( Says a lot about our cultures!
Right now, it is about 48 hours until my flight and I am a mixture of excited, nervous and anxious. The more I've learned about this country, the more excited I am to visit. I have a lot of expectations for this trip. but I'm trying to keep an open mind and just take in as much as I can.
I hope you guys enjoy hearing about my experiences, because I'm excited to share!
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8 comments:
I knew you would come over to the dark side of having more than one blog :)
I couldn't agree with Desmond Tutu more. What a wonderful sentiment. We will have to create a word for this in english.
I am thrilled and excited that you have embraced this opportunity. Have the most wonderful time and I hope you can post!
I love that quote. It really is so true...I learn that more and more as I get older (and hopefully wiser!)
Have an extraordinary time!! Embrace the culture (always the way to go no matter how long or short the travel), Don't be afraid to try, experience and learn as much as you can, and be sure to take a ton of photos!!!
Can't wait to hear about your adventure!
Enjoy this great experience and keep us posted!
WOW!! I can't believe this much anticipated venture is actually here! I'm sure you are going to have the most amazing experience. Enjoy every minute. Be safe and take lots of pics.
I love you with all of my heart!
Mom
Hey Brie, I am so proud of what you are doing. You are AMAZING. I thought of a word similar to ubuntu and that is universality. We really are ALL connected and you are living that belief by what you are doing in Africa...I love that you do so in words as well as actions. I always say to my students "Don't tell me, show me." You are the essence of that statement. Have wonderful adventures. Looking forward to your blogs. Love, Mary
Can't wait to hear all about it. Have I mentioned how jealous I am? If not....I'M JEALOUS! Have an awesome time this is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity and I'm so happy you get to experience it. AAAAAAAND don't forget to bring me home a present haha. Talk to you soon.
HI BREEZY
I LOVE THAT YOUR EXPERIENCING THIS...TAKE IT ALL IN, AND TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES SO WE CAN EXPERIENCE IT WITH YOU AGAIN.
I LOVE YOU
So after about 7 long island iced teas last night, me and Justin thought for sure that your cell phone would be functioning on another continent. Expect a drunken voicemail whenever you get service back. Hope your having a blast!
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