Dumela (Hello)!
Today was pretty amazing. While we did come here to work and to serve the people of Mamelodi, we also had the opportunity to experience South Africa before we get our hands dirty. After a 6:30 am breakfast we went to the Apartheid Museum. There we learned a lot about the history of South Africa and how Apartheid came about. To just think that a country which is largely populated by black people (90%) could be governed under a social structure that oppressed the black majority is just mind blowing.
After the museum we drove about three hours over the river and through the bush to a gamepark where we went on a safari tour. It was cool. A large portion of the park was formed when a volcano erupted over 1 million years ago and the imploded (it caved in and went crashing down in the middle). It formed the most beautiful landscape complimented by mountains and lakes. Wild elephants, lions, giraffe, zebra, rhinos and other animals live there protected from poachers.
God must have been in a really good mood when he created Africa because this place is a work of art!
Tomorrow we get to attend two church services in Mamelodi and spend the night with an African family. We can't wait!
Loving Africa and loving you all :)
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4 comments:
Thought about you two all weekend. I imagine you all are very busy. Can't wait to hear about the celebration of worship you must have experienced with the brothers and sisters in Mamelodi. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless!
Mrs. B
I'm living through you and Daisia and I absolutely love it! I bet Daisia really enjoyed seeing the animals in their natural habitat. She'll never look at another zoo the same way again!
Tesha
Just caught up on your blog. Sounds like a great time already. Can't wait to read more and hear more about it in person! :)
Day 3 Food for you two youngest - well, let's just say it is amazing how efficient McDonalds really is! There ability to give you the same meal no matter what location...hmmm
Just note, that Malea and Emorie put a comment in the suggestion box to add kid size salads to the menu. That would likely increase their chances or ordering salad.
Today they also went over Mikayla's to get their "hair did". And Deborah thought the kids would appreciate pizza....I'm sure it was veggie pizza...so don't worry (wink)...love ya....dj
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