Wow, what a day!? We woke up, not really knowing what to expect. We knew we'd be going on home visits and later to Wendy's (the Peace Corps volunteer) house for dinner. After yet another delicious breakfast, we parted ways to each of our centres. We all encountered different experiences and while we were expecting a lifestyle very different from our own , none of us could have imagined the amazing welcomes we got. When entering our leaders houses and meeting their families, some girls even got a vetkoek meal! A very special mother was especially proud to have 'white girls' in her house! One of the groups even got to visit a Sangoma's house. They were adorned in traditional clothing and witnessed two ladies go into a trance. It was a once in a lifetime experience.
Later that evening, we were lucky enough to have dinner at Piet's house (Wendy's host father). Piet was a diabetic man who had tragically lost both his eyesight and his leg. He is an inspiring man who is a retired teacher. The most memorable part of the evening must have been when we all gathered around his wheelchair and sang to him. A gentle smile of appreciation ended our day.
See you all later alligator. In a while crocodile.
Ayanda, Cassy and Laurie
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