Author: Claire
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I go walking…
One of the things about city living which differs from small towns is that in the city one generally has two bases of operation, home and work. I was technically supposed to be living within walking distance of the school, but I’ve ended up in the suburbs, a bus-ride away from the school. This does…
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Johnny Clegg is the answer
I woke up this morning feeling distinctly disgruntled. I went to bed early last night, partly because I was exhausted but mostly because I’m trying desperately to get my body to catch up with the time-zone. I really was tired and fell straight to sleep, only to wake up at midnight and lie awake for…
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Settling in
Today has been a productive day. After just less than 48 hours in the country, I’m finally set up with crucial things – like washing powder and bread. This is thanks to the director of my school who, with his wife, came and picked me up and took me shopping this morning. Arriving at the…