Monday, 26 September 2011

Our first day of rest - Sept 18th



Keiko (Japan) on our shopping mission!
This has been our first full day to relax, unwind and reflect on the past 10 days.  What do you do on a Sunday in Polokwane? Some of us slept in, some went to church and some went shopping ….  As individuals, we have brought with us many items (schools supplies, toys, tooth brushes, candy, etc.) to donate and money to purchase necessities for a school, orphanage or organization in need.  We are working with our contact (Mashudu) in Polokwane to find such an organization.  In the meantime, we are out building our stockpile, purchasing food and gently used clothing.  Stay tuned for our report back on this endeavour.

Bob and Roland (China)
For many of us Canadians, nothing beats a summer barbeque.  We find ourselves in South Africa in September which is actually the beginning of their spring.  No self-respecting Canadian would let a sunny Sunday above 10 degrees Celsius go by without a barbeque.  The South African’s call it a braai.  Bob (a fellow Canadian) has taken charge of this event and with some help from some team members has put on a spectacular feast. 
Bob - the Barbeque King
Wow!



Steven, myself and Anna (Australia)

To finish off the evening … some dance lessons from the locals then off to bed early for the big week ahead.

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