Thursday 29th January 2009 - My first day working at Bontebok National Park. I am part of the People and Conservation department, there is one team member - ME! Looks like I'm running the show then! I meet a few of the Bontebok team, Bulelwa (who assures me I will be able to pronounce her name by Monday!), Phiebe, Cynthia and Garter, who are all very friendly. The Park Manager, Carli is away today, so I set on and acclimatise myself with the computer and filing systems in my office.
The student house, which I share with Ruhan and Asanda, will be my home for the next few months, it is what I have called shabby chic, without the chic! It is not what I am use to, but then I never expected it to be, it is a little raw around the edges, but comfortable.
I have my own room under lock and key, then share kitchen, living space and bathroom facilities. The fridge currently has its very own eco-system, my concern being if I clean it, we could well lose the cure for cancer! And the shower isn't much better! A couple of jobs for the weekend me thinks.
There are two housemates that I didn't expect - two little russian hamsters, which remind me of Scratch and Squeak, my childhood pets! Ruhan is looking after them for a friend.
I have been bitten by the local hoe hoes - the bites are the size of your head, OK slight exaggeration, but one does cover half my forearm! My official welcome to Bontebok!
