Never Have I Ever

A popular game amongst us college kids, the game of “Never Have I Ever” proves to be an interesting way to get to know your friends and have a fun time. Before coming to South Africa, my list of “never have I evers” fell to the floor. This trip has been the experience of a lifetime where I’ve stepped out of my comfort zone, conquered fears, and made new friends. Here’s a list of some “never have I evers” that would otherwise still be true had I not come to South Africa. I can now proudly claim I HAVE accomplished these feats in the short period of time we have been in Cape Town.

1. Never have I ever eaten ostrich, springbok, or kudu.

2. Never have I ever stood with my toes hanging off 710 feet above a river and bungee jumped.

3. Never have I ever been face to face with a great white shark.

4. Never have I ever ridden an ostrich.

5. Never have I ever made such fast friends than I did with the children in Sir Lowry’s Pass.

6. Never have I ever crawled on my hands and knees inside a cave millions of years old.

7. Never have I ever toured a prison with such political and social significance.

8. Never have I ever learned words and phrases in Afrikaans.

9. Never have I ever split a taxi fare between 19 other people.

10. Never have I ever been less than a foot away from a cheetah.

It’s crazy to think we are now in our last week of the trip, but I am so grateful for the countless incredible memories made and experiences I’ve had with 101 fellow Global LEADers and friends. It will be a difficult adjustment not waking up and seeing the beautiful Table Mountain scenery outside my window every morning; however, I am looking forward to heading home and sharing my South African stories with friends and family.

Cheers,

Michael McDaris