missing
I find myself often missing South Africa. I cannot remember the last time this has happened after a trip. I used to think if I ever got the chance to live abroad I’d choose Germany…I think it would be safe to say I’d choose South Africa (at least for now!). I am reading a book by a South African journalist and the stories behind the stories he has written. It makes me want to learn more about South Africa, experience more also. I can tell that I didn’t get enough…there is something about this place that makes me want more.
When I first moved to Illinois I applied for a program that existed at the time which sent librarians to South Africa to help teach librarians there how to do certain library things, and in general to lend support to the library. I was accepted but it was a voluntary program and I didn’t have the $$ at the time to participate. Now that the program isn’t around any more I sure wish I’d taken advantage when I had the opportunity. I can only think that it wasn’t meant to be and this longing that I’m feeling will somehow lead to other opportunities.
only time will tell…