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Once upon a time... in the land of my dreams.

Hi everyone, I’m Saul and, on this web-blog, I’m writing about my three months experience living over Cape Town, South Africa. After so many such extreme experiences, I can easily tell you that I have lived the best moments in my life; in that captivating city which I dare to call as my “second home”.

In Cape Town, during over 12 weeks, I had been exposed to lots of new challenges and new opportunities; I've also met people from all over the world… it was plenty of new experiences and possibilities. I guess after you read it all, you may ask yourself: what about doing the same? Why not?

Well... telling the truth it wasn’t my first time in Mother City, as it is known as well. I have been in Cape Town, for the first time, in July's 2008… it was also my first international trip, and I've got right at the point. For the first time, I’ve spent only 23 days over there, unfortunately though I’m pretty sure I have learned a lot. Surely what Cape Town has taught me in 20 days, I would take years to learn… or perhaps never, ever. I fall in love for the city and so decided to go back there, someday.

I reached South Africa on 06 of July 2012, and suddenly I got impressed by the changes that had been made at Johannesburg International Airport. The entire place is incredibly well displayed and safe… even though, it is good to pay attention at your stuffs (of course!). They did a very good job for the 2010 World Cup!

After 2 more hours flight from JBurg, my reception in Cape Town couldn’t be better: coldly warm (it was a rainy and cold Friday night). Nevertheless, I was really well prepared to face the cold weather. 

Speaking about that, you should be ready, because Cape Town’s weather is one of the craziest I’ve ever saw… people say that in Cape Town you might have the 4 seasons in one day, only. So, if you are planning to go there on winter time (from July to August) be ready... because, mostly, you will have rainy and cold days (as much rain, as much cold). You better pack some winter clothing (#tip) because you don't want screw up your trip, right?

Furthermore, if you want enjoying the city in a quite warm and confortable weather (like been in Rio de Janeiro) you should go on summer time (from December to February)... however the city gets really overcrowded, at that time!

After over 12 hours traveling, I took two days recovering from the journey and putting myself into the new time zone. So, on monday morning I was ready and self-motivated (and really excited, as well) for my "first-day-class" at LAL Language School. But this a subject for our next topic!!!

So my dear reader, for the beginning, I think it's enough stoping here! If you already have chosen Cape Town as your next destination, either for tourism or an exchange program...well done... you won't regret, surely. In the other hand, if you are not sure about that, or just curious, I can help in your final decision.

Cape Town is an amazing and life-changing place... certainly is one of the best places in the world for learning (not only english, indeed)! Do you want my tip? Go there, and put yourself in risk... what I wanted to say is: most people you may know whom have been abroad for an exchange program, probably went USA, Canada or England... so, you have a chance to do it in a different way (think about it)!

I do hope you enjoy it, make your comments and follow my updates from now. In next topics, I'm talking about my routine as a english student as well as the school's experience and whatsoever!! I do need you guys making question... as much questions you make as much information I may write in here!! Remember: your question could be someone's else question, as well. 

See you guys later!!!

P.s.: as a beginner writer, I shall apologize myself for some gramatical mistakes you may find. Promise I'm getting better in next topics.