Last week I hosted three American guys who I actually went to university with but we never knew each other then. Two of the guys, Dan and John, I met in Tanzania this past July (they have been doing ministry in Zambia)…they were joined in SA by another friend from Seattle, Andrew. Having guests means that I get to also enjoy and discover the many tourist sights all over again.
It often reminds me of my former life in London…touring people from all over the world around my favorite city…giving dozens of tours around the National Gallery and visiting Big Ben for the millionth time…but continually loving every moment of it! Perhaps it’s sharing the joy with someone and getting to see their first impressions of a spectacular city. Anyway, for 4 very packed days I enjoyed Dan, John and Andrew’s companionship. I can’t remember the last time I got to enjoy a “triple date” for an entire weekend…meals, petrol and other commodities covered as I was their ‘guide’.
The greatest accomplishment for me over the weekend was climbing to the top of Table Mountain, an endeavor I hadn’t had the privilege of completing yet! Now, I’m not the most athletic girl…as most of you know…but to the surprise of many, I do enjoy hiking (especially if I can stop and take pictures along the way and pause for MANY breathers too!). Well, these dear guys were fantastic, letting me lead and holler out “I NEED A BREAK!” after each bend up the mountain.
We took the Platteklip Gorge route which is the shortest (1-2 hrs) hike up but also the steepest. I will proudly say that I made it to the top with my faithful friends behind me all the way. We celebrated on the top with a bottle of SA wine (a good motivation while I was climbing!).
Will I do it again?...Yes! Anytime soon?...No! But, perhaps in the New Year…and I might pray that the Lord flies over some more American men to be my companions!...ummm, or any men as a matter of factJ!
Last week I hosted three American guys who I actually went to university with but we never knew each other then. Two of the guys, Dan and John, I met in Tanzania this past July (they have been doing ministry in Zambia)…they were joined in SA by another friend from Seattle, Andrew. Having guests means that I get to also enjoy and discover the many tourist sights all over again. 
It often reminds me of my former life in London…touring people from all over the world around my favorite city…giving dozens of tours around the National Gallery and visiting Big Ben for the millionth time…but continually loving every moment of it! Perhaps it’s sharing the joy with someone and getting to see their first impressions of a spectacular city. Anyway, for 4 very packed days I enjoyed Dan, John and Andrew’s companionship. I can’t remember the last time I got to enjoy a “triple date” for an entire weekend…meals, petrol and other commodities covered as I was their ‘guide’.
The greatest accomplishment for me over the weekend was climbing to the top of Table Mountain, an endeavor I hadn’t had the privilege of completing yet! Now, I’m not the most athletic girl…as most of you know…but to the surprise of many, I do enjoy hiking (especially if I can stop and take pictures along the way and pause for MANY breathers too!). Well, these dear guys were fantastic, letting me lead and holler out “I NEED A BREAK!” after each bend up the mountain. 
We took the Platteklip Gorge route which is the shortest (1-2 hrs) hike up but also the steepest. I will proudly say that I made it to the top with my faithful friends behind me all the way. We celebrated on the top with a bottle of SA wine (a good motivation while I was climbing!).
Will I do it again?...Yes! Anytime soon?...No! But, perhaps in the New Year…and I might pray that the Lord flies over some more American men to be my companions!...ummm, or any men as a matter of factJ!
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