Gate 5

So. I’m here again. At the airport and this time leaving for good. I have been here for 128 days, stayed in 17 different hostles, met 43 people who have made an impact on my life, worked with 58 animals I have never worked with before, and been in 4 countries among many other experiences.

I have such odd feelings about leaving. My time with Amy was absolutely great. We have such a good time and she really lights up my life. It was hard saying goodbye to her knowing that the chances of ever seeing her again are slim. I will still do my best though.

Last night I stayed here in Durban at the Bluff. This morning when I went to get in the shower, who do I meet in the bathroom but Keira! (from the world race) We looked at each other and I proceeded to step in the shower and she goes, “uh Tiffany?” and then we squealed and jumped up and down and hugged. Haha. We were major girls. So on my last day here I got to see about 6 girls from the world race who I met and got to know in Swaziland. They were here taking a mini vacation and would be leaving Durban tomorrow. But how odd, hey? It was great to see them and made me soooo happy. It was definitely the best way to end my trip here.

It was a great feeling coming back to Durban and I am so glad that I did. It feels like home. The people, accent, trees, animals, landmarks, and feeling are familiar. I got to eat at one of my favorite restaurants, lay out on my favorite beach and see some of my favorite people again.

I won’t enter the US until 5:30 tomorrow night. That is 30 hours from now, 7 hours lost due to time zones which means 14 hours spent waiting, and 21 spent flying. Rough estimate, something like that, I think.

I thank everyone who has been following my blogs. I’m not sure who you all are, but I hope you enjoyed my travels because I can assure you that I did. I’m stopping off at NY where I’ll be til the end of April and then home and then Des Moines for the summer. I may blog in between some but I am guessing I won’t have anything as interesting as watching lions devour prey, or holding an orphan in my arms, bottle feeding a baby animal, or having an adventure with some random insect. Let’s hope so though!

I’m off. Peace and Love to you all. xxx