Sharon's Adventures

Wylie, Sharon, Avery, & JR at the Congo Caves

 Our group trip to the Garden Route was everything I hoped it would be. It is hard to believe we only spent 2 nights and 3 days on the road because we had packed schedule, filled with caves, elephants and a very high bridge! Melissa did a wonderful job of planning one of our last weekends in South Africa; we were all really lucky to have her spearhead the trip early on in the semester.

Sharon overcoming fear of this LARGE creature

  

I loved feeding the elephants!! At first, I have to admit, I was very scared of their long trunks. But I soon realized, that they really are playful and gentle giants. Needless to say, I was mystified by these beautiful creatures.  

Sharon jumping off the Boulkans Bridge

I know everyone shared their experience bungee jumping on the Boulkans Bridge, but I’ll share mine anyway. I DID IT! I overcame my fear of heights and jumped off, with maybe a little push from the employees harnessing me up. When we arrived at the site, I was in awe of the bridge. My stomach was doing flips just viewing the site. I almost chickened out of jumping but my peers were SO supportive of me. I really could not have done it if it was not for the UConn group.

I am happy to say that the mural for the library is underway! My goal is to finish it by this Friday so that I can personally bring it to Sithembele Matiso High School in Nyanga. I am so grateful and appreciative for my friends and family members who donated to my project via my Books for Nyanga GoFundMe page.  I am excited to see the final result!