Today was orientation. I've met so many really nice people. The house is full of volunteers, I believe there are 28 of us, and everyone is just so great. Part of today's orientation included a brief history of South Africa before and after apartheid. Shirley, one of the employees here shared her experiences of life during that time. I've been reading Nelson Mandela's autobiography and even after talking to Shirley....I just still can't seem to wrap my head around the whole apartheid thing. It's just beyond belief.
We went out on a brief tour of Cape Town this afternoon. Even though the weather was far from perfect, it was still a really nice day. The little bit of Cape Town I've seen, is absolutely beautiful. We went to down town Cape Town, Signal Hill, Camps Bay, the Waterfront and even with the fog, got a really good view of Table Mountain.
My volunteer work doesn't actually start until Tuesday.....I just can't wait! Tomorrow is a tour of the townships and seeing where our workplace will be!!
4 comments:
Rhonda
Love reading about your first day. Stopped by and saw Kristin today. She is doing fine. Stay in touch. God Bless. Miss you
Love
Mo
Rhonda,
Glad to hear you made it safely! Talked to Rick, he was at TS! :)
Do Good over there and keep us posted!
Butch, Doris and Lindsay!
Hi Rhonda,
I can't wait to hear about the work you will be doing. What a gorgeous photo too. This is so exciting. And you're an angel. Love ya hunny!
Valerie
Hey Chicky!
Sounds like you are having fun. Don't have too much.........i.e. I'm gettin' too old to be raising little ones. hahha
The Monday crew says hello and are a bit apprehensive about dinner this evening. Think if I feed them enough barely and hops maybe their taste buds will be numb before dinner.
love and miss
p.s. Booger misses you too.
Rick
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