Going to South Africa has always been one of those things that I have dreamt about and to know that I am going on Tuesday is just crazy. Reflecting about what it will mean to be in a majority black country that is still controlled by the people who first colonized and created apartheid due to economic decisions and the reason I am going is to attend a International Labor Organization meeting in Johannesburg on the African Social Economy. I am blessed to be a part of the coordinating committee of the US Solidarity Economy Network for what it could mean for the US and the World and for the opportunity to go. Deciding what to pack for a safari, international meeting, Cape Town and the Apartheid Museum is a bit much but I think I am up to the challenge. The plane takes off on Tuesday at 6 am EST from Knoxville, we stop in DC and then NYC and finally get to Johannesburg on Wednesday morning at 8:45 am. I don't think it has finally suck in yet since there is so much school work and Highlander work to do but i am sure it will sink in soon.
On a side note the Carolina Chocolate Drops were incredible tonight and it is always a pleasure and foot stamping time seeing, singing and dancing to and with them!!!
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