Back to Civilization

So, today was a rough day. Aileen is having a particularily difficult time, so this is Dan on the keyboard.

We've left Enkosini, and are back in the big city (Capetown). Good-bye's this morning were very difficult, and we will miss everyone there very much. It has been a life-changing experience for Aileen, and one that neither of us will soon forget. I'm now sitting in the lobby of our hotel in Capetown having a beer. The city is beautiful. This quaint little hotel is beautiful. It should be wonderful, but it all feels so fake. There are no birds singing, or frogs croaking, or crickets chirping. Earlier I thought I heard a baboon, but it was just a dog barking. I already miss swinging in the hammock, or seeing Matt perched ontop of the wall listening to his music, or the dark walk back to our chalet searching the grass for snakes. I think the next few days will be difficult.

Last night we had an epic thunderstorm. I sat on the wall next to Matt, and took some wicked cool pictures of the lightening. While I was sitting there, a frog climbed over my right leg, across my lap, and off the other side. I got the same feeling with that frog that I get when Simon (the baby monkey) curls up on my chest, or when I see the baby warthogs running behind their mother. It is a feeling of extreme joy, and an appreciation for nature and animals. I will definitely take that away from this experience.

Tomorrow we're off to do some touristy stuff in what is said to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I'm just not that stoked about it, but I will take some good pictures.

Adios for now,

Dan&Aileen