The curtain is closing
Three weeks left until I go home. I cannot believe I have been here for 5 months already. As I start my preparations for my return, I have mixed feelings about my stay here, with a fair share of ups and downs. In any case, six months is enough and I am looking forward to my own bed and a bit of comfort. Looking back, I have learned much about myself, how I relate to others and form relationships, how I deal with hardship and solitude, and how to let go of my ego. I have seen what poverty and hardship does to people, and how it shapes their world, their customs and culture. The view I enjoyed for 5 months I suspect however that the valuable lessons I have learned here will not become apparent until I have had time to digest it all. I am still smack in the middle of it here, applying coping strategies for everything I do. For example, as I sit here planning a simple run to the supermarket to get coffee and milk, I have to factor in a number of variables. Firstly, do I walk, ride m
