Preparing for Adventure

Hey guys! Here is where I'll be keeping you all updated on my International Summer of Service in Capetown, South Africa. I leave tomorrow. Wow, this is happening rather quickly. I'll be trying to update this blog as often as I can, although I don't think I have internet access directly at the host family's home, so blog updates will be less frequent, but nonetheless I'll do my best to keep y'all informed. Here's the basic information:

I'll be in Cape Town, South Africa from May 19th to July 19th. I'll be working with the Philisa Abafazi Bethu Women and Children's Intervention Program teaching computer and IT skills for three weeks, and then working at the afterschool care center there for the remaining five weeks. A description of the Philisa Abafazi Bethu center can be found on their website linked above.

I'll be living with Phillida and Derek Smith, a host family that lives in the Cape Town suburb of Retreat. Phillida is retired and Derek works in the flooring trade. I believe there will also be other volunteers living with me as well.

If you want to contact me while I'm over in South Africa, the quickest way is email, but feel free to send me a letter or use whatever medium suits you. Information below:

Email: david.oberst@duke.edu
Skype: davidoberst
Postal Address:

David Oberst
Projects Abroad
c/o Mr Dana Myers
Fourth Floor, Letterstedt House
Newlands on Main
Corner of Campground
Cape Town, 7700
Republic of South Africa

I promise to keep you guys as updated as possible! Feel free to send me mail, email, or Skype me if you see me online, I want to stay in touch.

I can't say that I'm not a little daunted by the prospect of the adventure that I'm about to embark on, but I know it's going to be significant, amazing, and life-changing. Here we go!