Ndiwelimilambo Enamagama
Noted on December 29, 2011 | By Natanya Desai in
Written by Kelly Smith: University of Montana student and IE3 Scholarship recipient interning with Individualized Internships in Cape Town, South Africa
In my language there is a saying “Ndiwelimilambo enamagama” (I have crossed famous rivers). It means that one has traveled a great distance, that one has had wide experience and gained some wisdom from it.” Nelson Mandela, A Long Walk to Freedom. Three months ago this quote defined my hopes for my travels. Three months ago I could only imagine living in the hip neighborhood…