History

Today was a day that I could appreciate in full, the last day with my host mom Berenice. We toured the castle here in Cape Town, the first colonial structure built here. And it was amazing at how much more history is entrenched and remembered here. This structure alone was so specific and expansive about so many historical and social issues. I learned about the way the "fort" functioned, what else it was used for, how it evolved throughout different years and occupations, etc. I also learned about the Anglo-Boer War in one of the three museums on the site, as well as that the castle is dually used for historical and current military uses. I will surely add more after I can sift through all of my material from today :) This being said, it was sad to say goodbye to the many people who have helped me here. However, I am excited to see the family I have missed so dearly in the last six weeks!