Shane

My plans to leave PMB and pursue an MSc project in Plett began only a few months into my Honours degree and initially I was very excited for the move and the opportunities in a new area. As the time came closer to move, the reality of going alone, and leaving behind family and amazing friendships became painfully stark. Especially with respect to a certain man. Shane moved from New Zealand to PMB in April to start his MSc project on urban Crowned Eagles. We easily slipped into a comfortable friendship and along with Lindy, and later Stacey, we formed a motley group of random, unique people to laugh with and share in the journey of life. As time went on, friendships and feelings changed and my Kiwi friend became something more. And all too soon I was leaving, now not only leaving family and friends but a boyfriend too. And then he came to visit! 11 days later he was back on a plane to PMB but what an amazing and refreshing time we had together!