I know a lot of people were worried about an African nation hosting the biggest sporting event in the world...but it's safe to now say they pulled it off!
I was lucky to visit some fan parks and go to a couple games and it was amazing. The transport, the hospitality, the kindness.....it was fantastic!
I saw a real unity in the days coming and during the games. It was like Johannesburg turned into a completely different place.
Let's hope that the world cup will set in motion a new mentality for South Africa and the positivity that came from June and July will continue.
As they say Africa is like a tsetse fly, once it bites you, it never leaves you.
I understand why they say Africa is so addicting, as I believe I have been bitten. It may be crime ridden, but it is truly a beautiful country. I just wish that more people around the world didn't have such false views about it.
I say if you have something to rant about, you have no right to your argument until you come see it for yourself!
Canada will always be my home, and I believe that I will move back, but for now, South Africa is doing well at making me feel like I have found my second home.
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