Firsts

first international flight
...time in Europe
...time in England
...drink in a pub
...time crossing the equator
...time on the African continent
...time in South Africa
...time staying at a backpackers' lodge/hostel
...time living in a homestay
...time living in a city
...time riding in a mini bus
...time swimming with penguins
...time taking a 5+ hour overnight bus trip
...time going on a game drive
...time touching the Indian Ocean

...time eating springbok
...time eating sheep
...time going on a vineyard tour/wine tasting
...time living in an apartment
...time buying electricity
...time going sea kayaking

...time conducting research
...time conducting interviews
...time writing and submitting a 20+ page paper

...time getting my nose pierced
...time opening and closing a bank account on my own
...time in Asia
...time in Turkey
...time going out of my comfort zone everyday