The last day of the trip was finally upon us, and I couldn’t believe it was almost over. I opened my curtain and was taken aback at the brilliant sunshine coming through my window and the view of the beach ahead of me. I quickly dressed, went to the bar/dining area and grabbed some yogurt for breakfast, deciding if I was going to go surfing or not. Instead I decided on relaxing on the beach and swimming in the ocean for the day, because I knew I would be coming back to J Bay as the surfing here isn’t just a sport but a way of life. I was definitely intrigued by the atmosphere and the community. Everyone was so relaxed, so laid back, without a care in the world. I walked down the steps to the beach, laid in the sand, and listened to the waves crashing against the shore. I splashed in the waves and had a very entertaining conversation with Tina, Thembie, Tendaii, and Annie as we all were soaking in the sun.
Eventually the time came for us to pack up, and head to the airport to fly home to Cape Town. I wish that day was longer, I wish the trip altogether was longer, as I had one of the most incredible experiences not just on the trip, but learning more about myself through the people I met along the way. If there is one word I could pick to describe it, it would be Ubuntu. A word well known here, a word I had first heard from my friend Tessa who is know with God. Ubuntu means, we are human by virtue of our interaction with other human beings. In other words, I am who I am, because of who we all are.
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