Said it all You've said it all, and like you, I've been overwhelmed by the the Mother London tour, the football that took place and the way it has brought the World Cup to Chintsa, helped galvanise our community and added to the concept of unity through sport.
Wow! I live in Johannesburg and the World Cup vibe here is unbelievable. What you witnessed though was unique. Lucky you! Pity that your story has not filtered through to the papers here - it gave me a big old lump in my throat. That's the sort of stuff that makes living here worthwhile. It's the sort of connection I look for daily and when they happen it's human interaction at its most sublime. I'm so relishing this World Cup (also not a great fan of soccer) because of the license it gives one to interact across the racial barriers that still exist. Makes me shake just thinking about it.
Thanks for your observant eye and for letting me read your stuff.
Cheers,
Greg
I enjoyed your South Africa post. It sounds like you are having fun there. My blog is looking for travel photos and reviews of volunteer programs abroad. If you have the time, email us some at dirtyhippiesblog@gmail.com or check us out at dirty-hippies.blogspot.com
Continued fun on your travels,
Eric
I enjoyed your post. It is my dream to go to South Africa. My blog is looking for travel photos, stories, accommodation reviews, and food reviews. If you have the time and have some to share, email us at dirtyhippiesblog@gmail.com or check us out at dirty-hippies.blogspot.com
Continued fun on your travels,
Eric
Having travelled with my family since before i started school it was inevitable that the travel bug would come my way as I got older. In 2008 I took my first solo trip (almost) around the world. I covered South America, South Africa & East Asia. I spent a lot of my time volunteering whilst I was away & feel that (although sometimes expensive), this was an awesome way to spend time in a country. I enjoy the feeling of actually becoming a part of a community, being invited in to take part instead of simply watching from the outside.
I fell in love with South Africa & once I returned home, sp... full info
Mike
non-member comment
Said it all
You've said it all, and like you, I've been overwhelmed by the the Mother London tour, the football that took place and the way it has brought the World Cup to Chintsa, helped galvanise our community and added to the concept of unity through sport.