With the lack of affordable and reliable internet in South Africa, the blog posts may unfortunately be delayed by a day. At the moment, we have the ability to at least put out updates, although the ability to upload pictures at this time is limited. There will be pictures uploaded when we are able to do so.
On Sunday, we took a walking tour of Langa township and we're able to tour the shanty town, the hostels that would house 16 families in 6 rooms no larger than an university dorm room, try traditional Xhosa beer called utshwala and we also got to see the Gugas Thebe cultural centre. While at the cultural centre, we we treated to an impromptu performance by the after school program that allows children to come and learn dance and also get help with their school work.
On Sunday night, we had dinner at the hotel and got to meet Carl and Lea, who are a part of Habitat South Africa. They held an orientation for us and explained the Habitat South Africa model of serving the community while also building houses. They let us know what to expect in the coming week, being a part of the World Habitat Build week in Pelican Park, on the western cape.
There was an article in the Times Call on September 30th that talked about our trip to South Africa. There is a group photo to check out and another picture that shows the art project that we brought with us to South Africa.
Hi global team....this is Jud- at the Brewing Market...holding forth for Habitat World Day...it is a great accomplishment that on World Day all of you are out and about the world! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteFolks are stopping by to look at the map....one older gentleman was concerned about the lone wolf who ended up in Russia alone...or so it appears...so it is a real bonus to the community here to know you all are together as a group...contributing to global well being, aligning your working lives to the beat of your inner drummer...it's serves as an inspiration to those who stop by here...how about that? Two parts of the world humming...hope those of you who need it have the coffee, teas, juices we are enjoying here today.
Signing off for the noon shift here at the Brewing Market...with the caveat ...don't forget to find a stone that reminds you of the continent you are exploring. final thoughts....
align with the leopard
love the tiger in your heart
and pray for the ardvarrk who
houses herself in your soul.
JUD-
You are doing something wonderful in South Africa.
ReplyDeleteGood vibs. for all of you there!
David M.
Hi everyone!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are all having a great time!! Praying for a great trip with lots of hard work, wonderful interactions, and tons of fun learning experiences!
Say hello to South Africa for me!! :-)
Peace,
Erin McDermott
from THE ART OF TRAVEL...courtesy of the 10 - noon crew at brewing market....
ReplyDelete"At the end of hours of travel dreaming...we may feel we have been returned to ourselves....that is , brought back into contact with emotions and ideas of importance to us. It is not necessarily at home that we best encounter our true selves. . The furniture insists that we cannot change because it does not; the domestic setting keeps us tethered to the person we are in ordinary life, but who we may not be who we essentially are."
Wow... half way around the world!! May the Lord bless you in your efforts with the people of SA. I covet the opportunity you have, but you are where the Lord wants you, and I am in the USA. May you learn, share, and minister to those whom you cross paths.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Andy McClure
Hi I am Kimberley Miller writing to you from Longmont, CO at a nice little coffee shop. It is so amazing the work you are doing, please know that you inspire many people, me included. I hope my daughter, who is 11 years old now, will grow up learning about you and the fine work you are doing. Positive thoughts and prayers your way! Be Well!
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