V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

V&A Waterfront at night.

KFC -- I won't even go there.

This kid was really good. He played the same dang song all day, though.

More photos from the Youth Day Rally (June 16, 2009)

Ron, our Professor, was kind of a superstar at this rally. A white, American liberal is always super popular in South Africa. He knew all of the ANC anthems and could do some of the traditional tribal dances. And he shouted, "Amandla Awethu!" (Power to the People!) with a voice that sounded like someone other than the relatively soft-spoken professor I had come to know. It reminded me of my first evening in Johannesburg, when he lamented the direction the new radical leftist (black nationalist) government was taking South Africa. Then, his eyes expressed a sadness and frustration one usually expresses when speaking of family matters. And it was a family matter for Ron. South Africa had become his second home, and the South African people -- his family.

Some high school students goofing around at the rally. This guy is in drag.

These ladies are wearing the colors of the ANC (African National Congress -- South Africa's ruling party).

Ah, the vuvuzela -- South Africa's weapon of choice for celebration. These blasted horns are so loud, they considered banning them from the World Cup this coming summer. Vuvuzela banning is obviously not a popular idea in South Africa, as the vuvuzela is deeply rooted in their soccer tradition.

Last Nights in Johannesburg

Me and Jonathan, the program co-director and my Human Rights Advocacy professor. He is American-born, but has lived in South Africa since 1989. This guy can toi-toi like a pro! If you are unfamiliar with toi toi, click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPdxOYYR5os.

Me and Ron. I really, really miss this guy.

Me and Edwin, one of my legal writing professors. He's from Kenya, but taught in Seattle for a year. I want to bring him to Las Vegas, and he wants to discourage me from teaching. LOL!

I am flanked by my French buddies, Clement and Mathieu. They made me eat snails.

David, a student from the Univ. of Wisconsin Law School is presenting the lovely ladies. This was our very last night in Johannesburg.