The Townships...

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I am sending some pictures of the Cape Town Townships. There is so much history here of the pain of apartheid; you feel it in the air. People separate by race and the majority of South Africans still live this way. There were Black, Colored, Indian and White groups and living areas were divided by race. Still more then 50% of the population here lives in Townships.

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Photos

A family in a hostel room
Hostels were built for men but the government found that men brought their families, so you might have a family of 5 in one room.

The road to the beer makers
Woman make the beer here but are not allowed to drink it. It is used in the tradional way to communicate with God. This was the path to the beer "temple"

Drinking the Beer
It is shared out of that bucket, each must pay 2 RAND to "taste" so more beer can be made the next day.

The Children Wait
They are waiting for me as I come down the stairs.. they follow you as they did in Ethiopia, hoping for a treat. But you can't start to give them anything because thousands will start running to you.

Pre-school
The kids went crazy when we visited. They speak no English yet but kids will be kids! At one point I had 3 on my back as I was kneeling to tie a shoe!

Comments

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Ahhhhh....
In my last comment, I think I forgot to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Happy birthday, Kim! Love, Val

[JOYCE YOUNG]

TREMENDOUS BLOG
THIS WAS A GREAT WAY TO CELEBRATE AN IMPORTANT BIRTHDAY. I'M SO GLAD TO HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO ALONG.YOU ARE A PHENOMENAL PHOTOGRAPHER.I'M VERY PROUD OF YOU. YOUR COUSIN JOYCE

[Daphne Robinson]

General Comment
Kim: Belated birthday wishes.I have enjoyed following your journey and realize that it is coming to an end. If time and energies permit, you not only have to write that book, but develop a travelogue speech to share that we might jointly be persuaded to help make a difference. The Crifters, Inc. is meeting in St. Louis in August 2006. I will assume that it is okay to mention your journey with th hope that you will have time to share with the National Drifters your journey and also the need. YOu are not only a good photographer; your commentary has been so well written and interesting. If you can meet the challenge of publishing your book or journal by next summer, you may be able to sell some at the convention.

[E. Leon Robinson]

Brava Kim!
Dear Kim: I am sure your poignant description of the people and causes you have visited in Africa will bring you much support and aid in whatever efforts you plan to pursue in behalf of those you will want to help. Your journal is absolutely wonderfu