When I arrived in South Africa from a very cold and wintry UK, I really had no preconceptions of what to expect. What I received when I arrived at Rocky Road, tired and weary after a long trip, was a very warm welcome to the place which has now pretty much become my second home! After a few days of the weather trying to hide the views from me, I discovered the stunning location which I never tired of having my breakfast in the shadow of. The following 8 months I made many many friends, been to some of the most awesome and breathtaking places, been to legendary parties, witnessed the birth of the hot tub, been the first to submerge in it, developed a love of camping and Windhoek, attempted to play petanque, learnt to appreciate the flora and fauna. I loved working at the library at The Crags primary and received such warmth and appreciation from the children. Its 5 months later now and I’ve already been back once, there’s a special place in heart reserved for Rocky Road and South Africa.

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