So... it's now Sunday evening...we've spent a relaxing weekend in Cape Town, exploring and chilling out~ after all of this luxury relaxation, we are ready to get back to work in Cape Flats!!!
Today we spent the morning at the South African Jewish Museum, which is gorgeous... very interesting to learn about the history of Jews here and there was a phenomenal photography exhibit on the different types of faith and worship in southern Africa~ fascinating!! This is such a diverse place in terms of race, culture, religion, etc. There was supposed to be a movie showing there on Nelson Mandela (which was what enticed us originally...) but it wasn't on today so we may have to go back!
From there we drove to Fish Hoek and met up with Janna, Mayran and Gabriel for lunch and then Becky and I drove to Simon's Town (beautiful drive!!!) and Boulder's Beach to hang out with the penguins! Becky's finger got nipped by a feisty penguin... :) now that doesn't happen everyday!!
We drove home through Chapman's Peak which is an absolutely gorgeous, windy, cliff road... there are moments on this road where you actually feel like you are going to go over the edge!
We decided to stop off to watch the sunset over the ocean next to the mountains and made some new friends~ two amazing women from Botswana who were also enjoying the sunset. One of them, Amilia, is living here in Hout Bay. She is a lecturer at the University of Botswana and is here on sabbatical, working on her PhD. Her friend, Seingwaeng, is visiting for the week and will soon be in the BBC movie of "Ladies No.1 Detective Agency," one of my favorite books!!!! Apparently Jill Scott is playing the lead (cool!!) Anyways, these two women were so cool to talk with, so open and warm and we really hope to get together with them for dinner soon.
What happened today with Amilia and Seingwaeng is one of my all time favorite things in the world. Connection... here we are 1/2 way around the world from home and we happen to pull off and make this amazing connection. I love that.
We are headed back to Cape Flats tomorrow (can't wait!!!) to meet with Sonya to plan for the teen program that we will help facilitate this week. Both Becky and I are so excited about being back with our new friends and getting our hands dirty (so to speak)...We also hope to be able to post some photos tomorrow from the YMCA... we've got lots of great ones.
(Hi Carla!! so glad you made it to the Bloooooooooooooooooooooooooooog...)
Sidenote: Becky is amazing. She is so go-with-the-flow, taking it all in, fun, awesome to talk with, and an overall great traveling companion. So, all you Becky fans out there... don't worry, she is doing great and travels like someone who has been doing it forever!!!
So...much love to you all!! More soon...
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Hey, you two! Thanks for the incredibly descriptive and moving posts. I could just "see" the penguin that nipped at Becky's finger(having just looked at our SA pictures from last year, I'm pretty sure I know exactly which one did the deed :-)), and "hear" the laughter and voices of "The Farm" kids as you taught them the Moose song. I'm feeling very nostalgic for that incredible week that we spent with the Cape Flats crew. Please give them all big hugs from us!
xxoo Dubs
Hi Guys,
Thanks for the newsy weekend reports. With such great descriptions, you hardly need to attach photos...although I sure hope you will. The two that are posted make me want to see more. South Africa sounds like a land of vast contrasts, but isn't it wonderful that you find such good people everywhere! Keep these stories coming. We are hooked.
Love to you both,
Mom and Steve
Susannah, you're life story is all about those connections, but also what you do to maintain them. It's incredible. I think I'm finally starting to figure out this blahg thing (quicker than Tucker!). I love how Carla is using your blog for free advertising (she's a famous photographer, for those of you who haven't clicked on her blog yet). Keep the updates and pictures coming. It's a great way for me to procrastinate writing my papers on our prison system!
B
Thanks for the blogdates, they are giving us a picture of SA. Many here are intrigued and following your progress. Tell us all about the Y, the programs, and the kids and adults of the Flats community and the area you are serving. Your work will be appreciated and your connections spread wide. Am so proud of you both for your outreach. UBUNTU!
Hey,
Becky's bro here...not to mention Susannah's synchro student. Great to read about all that you guys are doing, it sounds like this trip is going to be everything you were hoping for and more. By the way, in case you haven't figured it out....the strange inspirational comments labeled "daddiosoxfan" are from dad.
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