Hi folks, It has been a few days of struggling with the Internet (connections aren't fast here, uploads are awful)
BUT here are some photos, first is our GO Group with our game drive (2 days ago), where we saw so many cool animals upclose and personal. We actually were behind an elephant chasing a truck. When your guide says lets back up and take this seriously, you get very quiet. We saw rhinos, hyenas, baboons, everything except lions.
Yesterday we had an amazing day staying with a host family from Mamelodi. We got to stay with Lebo, the person we hosted in May from Mamelodi. She is very cool and took us straight to a really cool artist, that we love, Vusi Mahlasela's house. He just finished a concert in Joberg the day before and was eating dinner, but had us in his living room. Earl has to finish the details, I can't tell all!! HOW COOL!
Today we spent working. Earl was a cutie hauling bricks for the orphanage. I was not too busy with IT but did get to talk to so many wonderful folks! There was a dedication ceremony for the orphanage that was amazing and a workout jumping to the African music.
Words can't explain what this place it like, but the most special thing is that these people don't have near possessions or wealth, but they are the most joyful I have ever seen. Just being with them with a little bit, you receive a tiny part of their joy, it is wonderful.
3 comments:
Hey there Kristie - so good to see your bright and shiny face - and I was SO EXCITED to see Amy and our friends Dave and Sherrie - give them a big ole sloppy kiss from me and Mark! See you when you get home - we miss you - Beth P really misses you!!!
Hi!
My name is Katie Hahn and I just returned from Mamelodi this week. I was working in the school with the Education SWAT team in what was an incredibly fast and amazing week. I really had an amazing time and am super excited to read about how the week 2 group is continuing the work.
Tomorrow is your last day and it will be your best. The flight home wasn't too bad but assimilating has been an interesting process. I'm sure I don't have to tell you to take 100's of pictures and keep a diary of your feelings during your trip. They will come in handy later :)
I love Vusi Mahlasela and have been listening to his music since I found him on myspace while searching for all things Mamelodi in February. What an incredible experience. I only hope to meet you upon your return at Crossroads and we can share our experiences!
All my love...
-kt
keh0717@yahoo.com
p.s. I am glad to see the Manhattan has some internet now. It was down last week.
p.p.s. if you see Sarah Bolton or the Neighborgalls, will you hug them for me and tell them Katie from Dayton is thinking of them?
ENJOY!!!
A quick Prayer to say A LOT:
God please give those that love Jim and Kristie the: eye, blessing, spirit, strength, will, love, guts, humility, and humor. And the You that is already in them during this beautiful quest. And give them these things from us as well.
You are Almighty. Thank You and amen
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