Hey all,Today we went on an amazing tour of some of townships on the outskirts of Durban. We went to Phoenix (where Mahatma Gandhi lived and saw the printing press where he printed The Opinion and even went inside his house). Our guide was John Dube's grandson. John Dube was the founder of the ANC party and was the first president of the party. Nelson Mandela paid tribute to him and passed the vote (you know that famous picture) outside his house where we also visited. So we learnt heaps more about the apartheid era and were encouraged to feel a connection to the places we visited and all the people of South Africa.
Next we visited the township of Inanda and walked through the "streets" past the mud houses. We were followed by gorgeous little kids. We met the town's Divine Healer, a little old lady who used herbs to connect with the ancestors. Then we went and had a braai (bbq) of steak and boerwors sausages.This afternoon we went to the Suncoast Casino Beach, which cost 5 rand each but ensured our safety including lifeguards. The weather was cloudy and windy but the water was still warm and even with our shoes on (insurance regulations) we stayed in for
at least an hour.
at least an hour. The first photo is at the beach in St Lucia where we couldn't swim but amused ourselves. The second is the whole group at a lookout point at Hluhluwe iMfolozi game reserve and the third is there also.
This week we will be commencing our trekking phase in the Drakensberg followed by our project phase in Lesotho so we may be unable to update until we return to Durban on the 21st. Don't panic!
Hi All,
ReplyDeletereally enjoying the blog, sounds like you're having a fab time! Keep it up!
Love the pictures too.
Hi Chloe, I think the whole point of your beige round-the-waist money belt, is for it to be out of sight (or at least inconspicuous) - see photo 2. Unless you're going for stylish fashion statement, in which case - nice one
;-)
love Lauren (Chloe's sister)
Hey everyone,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the big update and the photos! Great to hear you got to do a tour of some of the township areas of Durban. I'm sure this must have been quite an experience. Is the contrast between the townships and the city centre as dramatic as it is said to be? I can't wait to hear how the trek goes and also what you get up to in Lesotho on the project. Two countries for the price of one is a bargain though - I had thought you stayed in South Africa the whole time but Lesotho should be great. And more stamps in your passports to show off!
Good luck on the leopard hunt!
Huw (Tess's brother)