South Africa? You’re
going to South Africa? Hmm…ok. Why?
(Emphasis on the Why?)
I concede that South Africa does not hold the same
romantic and idyllic characteristics as many other destinations, but those
weren’t my motives. In fact, my motives
were launched nearly 7 years ago while at home, sitting in front of the
television. Animal Planet, producer of
many animal shows, including a series entitled, “Growing up… (insert animal
species)” hooked me with one episode in particular. In 2005 I saw “Growing up…Baboon.” Yes, baboons.
Somehow, someway, this show stuck with me, I don’t know how to describe
it, and 7 years later I continued to think about it. (Excerpts of Growing up Baboon by Animal Planet)
With 4 months between graduation from UGA and an October
move to Memphis, I had some time to kill (i.e. more than the necessary 4 weeks!). I
thought about India and Thailand (to learn to cook! and to eat deliciously!),
but was reminded of a memory… C.AR.E.! Alas,
I submitted a volunteer application, and enlisted to volunteer for 6 weeks at
C.A.R.E., still motivated by the same show from 7 years prior. After 6 weeks of baboon-dom, 7 weeks will
remain until my return journey back to the States to explore and learn about South Africa.
Perhaps now this 3 month venture to South Africa makes a little more sense to each of you, and where my motivations lie. I suppose this Center is on my proverbial Bucket List, and now I have the opportunity to embrace it!
Excerpts of Growing up Baboon by Animal Planet
No comments:
Post a Comment