Saturday, May 18, 2013

Chum Awesome

Getting used to waking up early - a lot easier than expected, now that I'm getting used to it
Better at packing stuff, organizing for the trips, etc.
Being able to better orient myself when walking outside by the sky and stars; Paul pointed out orion's belt as we were walking back to the house, which was in a very different orientation and location in the sky
Breakfast, eating bran flakes and muesli with yoghurt; plums and clementines
Walking to the shore; feeling colder than usual, cloudless sky
Talk about how this is not ideal weather; discuss the ideal conditions
Waiting for the tractor - realizing that the wheel is larger than I am
Two trips
Learned how to chum from Paul
Discuss the chumming process; why it's important and stuff
Talking to Ally and Jan and Maole and Mandla and Grant - learning about them, having an awesome time, joking around, feeling a lot more comfortable with the crew
Second trip - only me
Chumming in the back
There is an unspoken rule that those with unsullied hands (or less sullied hands) must feed the chummers; getting fed lollipops
Joking around with Jan and Ally in the back; finally feeling like part of the team; joking around like chums/brus
Going horseback riding after getting back
Riding shotgun on the wrong side with Paul driving stick on the way to the horse place; old Volkswagen, almost like jeeping down; lots of rough terrain, passing an ostrich farm
Wild horses!!! Awesomely beautiful!!! 
Coming back, cooking tarragon chicken, sautéed green beans, rice, salad, baked potato wedges
Feeling extremely tired
Showering - DEFINITELY one of the best showers I've had
Sitting, drinking, feeling really content

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