Sight Seeing

To rap our trip up in South Africa we went to Cape Point/ Cape of Good Hope and Boulder (Penguin Island).  At Cape Point  we got to stand at the most south-western point of the African continent.  While at Cape Point I got attacked by a baboon! It ran up to me and tried to steel my bag of chips that were in my hands! It was so scary! Then at penguin Island we got to walk around the beach where there were tons of penguins and their babies just laying around

SAFARI!!

Today some of us had to wake up super early so we could go to the safari! And oh my gosh the safari was the coolest thing ever!!! We saw ostriches, many different kinds of antelopes, rhinoceros, elephant, giraffe, zebras, lions, buffalo, and wildebeest.  It was so cool! We got to go so close to them I felt like I could touch them! It was awesome!!!

Then laster that night we went to moyo to eat.  This place was desinged like a little village where you could stop off and get food.  The food was amazing! and while you ate, they had entertainment like dancers who could go up and dance and play music for you. And before you went to eat, a lady came around and painted everyone's face

Child Welfare

Today we went to Cape Town child welfare and we got to speak to the ladies in charge.  It was very interesting because as they talked to us, they expected the United States to be better and more organized when it came to child welfare.  But what they found out is that, for the most part, the United States had basically the exact same problems as South Africa does. Then we went to Hout Bay and spoke to the people who help out there and we got to see that community that is helped.

People of South Africa

Today we first went to Auntie's G. and the Captain's house.  We were welcomed into their home and given a very nice spread of food and drinks. From there we were taken to the community health centre and shown the whole building.  We then went over to the prison and got to see where rape victims are held and were prisoners were held.  Then we headed over to Rionell's place of work.  Her boss and the other employees she works closely with showed us around the hospital they all work in.  We then were taken to an amazingly nice place to eat dinner, complementary of the Doctor.

Philani

Went to the township of Philani and saw how the women work in their community and help their community.  The women in Philani go to work making carpets, bags, aprons, things out of cans, jewelry, and much more.  While they are at work their children are being watched over and schooled.  These ladies work is sold to the public and receive some of the profit of their work to support their families

Eagles Point

Today we went into the hills of South Africa to visit Jeanne at Eagles Point.  We got to meet and interact with all the children that she was working with.  The kids that were in the classroom sang us two songs and then took us to a township where they bought land to start building. We then went to Bilton Wines where we tasted wines and experience wine and chocolate

Stellenbosh

Went to Stellenbosh today and ate at the blue orange. Then we walked around and saw the town

Bus Tour Day 2/ Best Dinner Ever!!

On the second day of the bus tour we went to the wine vineyards of Groot Constantia where I experienced my first wine tasting.  From the wine vineyards, we then just road on the bus to all the places it stopped at.  Right after we were done with the bus tour we went to Jacques' and Rionell's home for some potjekos.  This potjeckos had crayfish (which were as big as United State's lobsters), prawns, calamari, mussel, and probably more I just couldn't tell! Along with the potjekos, Jacque made bread (from scratch) and fish.  It was the BEST dinner I've ever had! It was amazingly good!!

Bus Tour Day 1

Today we went on a bus tour that took us all around the city of Cape Town. We started off the tour by getting off at a shopping market where I brought an ostrich egg that was painted with the map of Africa on it and a wooden carving of Africa with the big five on it.  We then went to the district six museum where we learned about the history of segregation between the whites, colored, and blacks.  From there, we took a long ride up to the base of table mountain.  We then got to ride on a cart that brought us to the top of table mountain, which was amazingly beautiful!

Marsh Memorial/ Home Visits

While staying at Marsh Memorial, we finally got to walk around the property and see where all the foster children stay. We got to see where the younger boys and the older boys live as well as the middle age girls.  After that, Jacqu took some of use with him to make home visits.  We were taken to two homes where we talked to the guardians responsible for some children living at Marsh Memorial.  This was the first time I was taken into a Township and was very surprised how safe and clean it felt (compared to what I was expecting)! Later that night all of us got to go over and have tea time with the girls.  I talked with the two channels and found out what they are learning in school, what their families are doing, how many siblings they have and much more! Then we went out to eat at Spur where I got prawns that were AMAZING!

Paradise Day!

Today we go to experience the "fine life" of South Africa.  We went into the mountains of South Africa to a spa called Goudini Spa. While we were there we had lunch at the Dam Fine Cafe where there were a ton of farm animal

First Day In South Africa!!

Since Dr. Allen and I got into South Africa a little later than everyone else, I went straight from the airport to our first adventure.  For our first adventure, we went to Robben Island to tour around the "political prison".  Where we got to see the "first university of South Africa" and where the prisoners stayed, even Nelson Mandela's prison.