Blogs from Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, Africa - page 2

I was truly exhausted last night and yet didn't actually fall asleep until about 3am. Maybe it's just being here, maybe it's jet lag. Regardless, morning came quickly. And despite my eagerness for the bike tour of Soweto, crawling out of bed was no small task. Strong, hot shower and strong, hot coffee, and I was good to go. We drove around the outskirts of Joburg (that's local speak for Johannesburg...that and "Jobi, I'm told) and eventually into the section of Soweto called "Orlando West" (nothing to do with Disney...named after someone...shoot, don't remember who he was...sorry). We found the Backpacker's Hostel, paid for the tour, and joined our fellow travelers in selecting and testing out bikes. After our guide, NK, did introductions and the safety thing, we headed off. We rode down the road - ... read more

Hey everyone!! sorry i havent written for a while havent had a chance to get on the net!! So much has been happening its unreal!!! Im now working back at Othandweni, the childrens home. half 5 starts! Beautiful!!! Our last few weeks at masi were AMAZING, didnt want to leave!! The kids put on a bit of a show for us, they are sooooo talented!! I actually need to go back and read through the things we've been upto its going so fast its really hard to remember everything!! Last weekend we went to the lion park!! Waking up to the sound of those bad boys, something I'll never forget! It was brilliant, and my pictures are uploading to facebook as we speak. Last week wa intense, and very hard. The early hours of wednesday morning ... read more

Well Well, Where to begin!! I cant even remember what I wrote on my last blog!! Our group of 15 has been split into two groups, one stays at Othandweni home and their supervisor is Lloyd and the other go's to Masibambisane centre their supervisor being Lebo. I am in the group that are at Masi, The center has 219 children that pass through everyday, Its madness!!! You have alsorts of duties, we arrive at the center for 8.30, and everybody, even the creche children gather in either the halls or outside and have prayers and devotion, it's so nice to see and their voices... WOW! Then its cleaning and duties, there are many things to do at the center.beading, pc training for the other volunteers, kitchen duties, creche, gardening, home visits. Everybody is so helpful ... read more

WELL!!! 3days and I will be flying of to SA!! Going to be a very long couple of days travelling BUT I cannot wait now!! I'm packed.. almost!! keep unpacking thinking I've forgotten something then packing again!! think Im loosing it!! I have been manically cleaning everything... again I think Im loosing it! I watched a film called Goodbye Bafana a couple of days ago... Highly recommend it! It's a film about Nelson Mandela, the ANC etc, Im also reading his book, A long walk to freedom. Really given me an insight as to how South Africa became. So this will probably be my last blog before I am in South Africa. So keep your eyes peeled!! Also if I havent yet told you I have a project on a site called givengain, the address is: ... read more

Had the pre-departure training!!! I want to go now!!!!!! Met a couple of guys who've just been, full of stories and advice, they were brilliant!! I think Im getting ideas for my project now! still got so much to organise!! Bring on South Africa 2010!! ... read more