Traveled to Cape Town

Hi everyone!
Long day today. Back to the stadium to ride to cable car to the top but it was too windy so we could do it so we watched  great dancing by some Zulu students then we were off to a "local" market. will share pics tomorrow. tomorrow will be a day filled with sight seeing in Cape town. have a super day and I will post some pics tomorrow night!
Tot siens!
p.s. not fair you having ice cream without me alec!!

Howzit!!

The food here in Durban is just like food at home, and i have not had a burger. (yet) but today i went to a Zulu village and was served a wonderful lunch of mealies (mashed corn like mashed potatoes), squash, spinach, crushed tomatoes, and cabbage. I was nervous to try it but i did and I liked it!!!

Wow! She must have a strong neck!

I have been drinking a lot of water but no DDP! 

the women wear a special head dress to help them carry many things on their heads.

the only pets i have seen have been just a few dogs.

I haven't seen any wild animals or cool birds yet we are still too close to the city.

New words for you- Izzit? (oh really?)
                                    Ja-nee-(maybe)
                                    Tula-be quiet
Abby i will check on the names of the local fish for you.
Have a super night- I'm off to Cape Town tomorrow (sat.)

hamba kakuhle-go well!



Lunch in a Zulu kitchen made by a Zulu family for us. It was awesome!!

REALLY BUSY DAY!!!

Howzit!! things are going great. I had three professional meetings today. One with the directors of the parks and recreation of Durban. Boy are they trying to do some great stuff with the local children. the second meeting was kind of cool! we had a tour of the brand new stadium they built for the Soccer World Club. We were even allowed in the locker rooms! The third meeting was talking with college professors from the university in Durban. we discussed how PE teachers are trained in their country.

Hey Star, Courtney and Ben- Glad you are having fun dancing-I will be learning a Zulu dance tomorrow (Friday) The food has been really good and its ok to drink the water here in Durban.

Howzit fourth grade- Yes i really ate it and no it wasn't fish lol-chicken spring roll! My room is on the 20th floor and the windows open and there are no screens! no bugs so no screens but i feel like i might fall out!! (i'll be careful) The braclets are still in my hands and will be until Monday. The temp. today was 32 C (thats a good homework problem for you).

Hey Miss Powell-Thanks for all the updates! Gina says howzit to you!!

Toll booth leaving Jo'bough

The World Cup Stadium in Durban

Township just outside of Durban

Government built home

Till Tomorrow!

Love to my family!!

Just a quick post

A traditionally dressed Zulu gentleman

Trying something new

a family home

Strong woman!

Indian Ocean from my room (20th floor)

Very busy day, professional meetings learning about the culture and history of South Africa, Discussion with the Director of the Department of School Sport (part of the department of Education), Lunch at a fish market (yes i did try something new!), a trip to where Gandhi lived when he was here for 21 years, and a drive around the city of Durban (it's hard to see how some families have to live here.) I will share more tomorrow, enjoy the pictures many more to come. Thanks for all the messages!

Here in South Africa Safe and sound!!!

Wow, what a long journey to get here! Left Rhode Island at 6:30am (Maine time) Monday morning and got here to Durban at 9:00pm (South Africa time). No, I didn't sleep much. Its hard to sleep sitting up! Joe L. we had very good food on the planes (we had at least four meals) Mrs. Royer, It's HOT here!!!! So many things are like home but some many things are so different. Will post some pics tomorrow! Time to get some real sleep in a nice bed! Miss you all!!
Tot siens!!

Last day of school before the journey begins.

Thanks to all my students for the goodbye hugs and well wishes. I love the sign you made and signed for me!  The friendship bracelets are packed.  

Thank you Robbie for answering all our questions and for the cool pictures of what South Africa looks like and of the animals I might see! Now it's time to finish packing and to check my list to be sure I have everything I need. Be sure to check out the web cams (there was another lion at one of the watering holes tonight)!!!! So cool!

Goodnight all

Questions for Robbie!!

The students at Snow elementary school and Brownfield/Denmark elementary school would like to know:

1. What do you have for breakfast?
2. What do kids like to do in their free time? What kind of toys do they play with?
3. What kind of beds do people from South Africa sleep on?
4. What is US money worth in your country?
5. Are Zebra's black with white stripes or white with black stripes? (love that one)
6. What kinds of food will Miss Darcy be eating?
7. More to come tomorrow.  :)
8. Thank you Robbie

Homework time!!

What is the most popular sport in South Africa? Do they call it by a same name we do? Don't forget your takkies for PE.
Tot siens!!

Wow! Only two weeks until I go!!

Wow! I can't believe there are only two weeks until I begin my journey. I have so much to still do: one more shot (ouch), find a good book for the plane rides, practice taking pictures, learn  how to skype, get a hair cut, cut down on my Dr. Pepper intake (not sure they will have it over there), practice saying some important African phases (howzit=hello; takkies=sneakers; goeie more=good morning; yebo=yes; tot siens=till we see each other again.). Well, it's time I must begin my list. Tot Siens!!

P.S. Homework coming on Tuesday :)

Here's a word problem for you.

I leave for South Africa on Monday, November 1st at 5:00 pm from Washington DC.. I arrive in Johannesburg South Africa, at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, November 2nd. I will have two meals on the airplane, dinner and breakfast. How many hours will I be on the airplane? Remember South Africa is six hours ahead of our time (if it's 12:00pm in Maine it's 6:00pm in South Africa).

Good luck!

It's homework time!

I leave for my trip on Novemeber 1st. What season will it be in South Africa at that time and what season will it be in Maine?

Did you find the answer?

Okay, Here's your homework!!

What animals are considered Africa's Big Five?

   Well, in a little over a month, my journey to South Africa will begin. All flight arrangements have been made; I got an early Christmas present from my mom (new suitcase); I have been sharing the news about the trip with my students; the fourth and fifth graders are excited about making friendship bracelets for the new students I will be meeting on this journey; I have been researching PE in South Africa and checking out some of the wildlife (The Big Five) I may see. Life is good!!