South Africa Reflections (#3)

It’s our fifth day here and so far, the experience has been amazing.  Between missionary work, sight seeing, meeting new people, and networking, it has been a great experience so far.  The day before yesterday, we went to Mabopane for the second time.  The kids race towards the van as soon as we pull in.  They instantly grab our hands and want to be held.  Some of the girls would play with our hair and try to style it.  One little girl wanted to be picked up and fell asleep in my arms for over an hour.  The children just want to be played with, held, and paid attention to. 

In the evening we went to Maxie’s parent’s house for a braai.  The food was SO good.  I love the style of the houses here with the oven/grill to cook inside.  It was a great time with good company.

Wednesday, we went to the preschool at Moreletapark Church.  The kids were learning about houses and furniture.  We each got to help a child individually with their colors, numbers, drawing, and cutting with scissors.

Thursday, we did some sight seeing- Voortrekker, the Union Buildings, and Paul Kruger’s house.  Voortrekker was beautiful and had so much history of early South Africa between the Dutch and the Zulus.  The Union Buildings are like the White House of the United States.

Tomorrow we are going to a “farmers” market and then Mabopane again in the afternoon and night. 

Overall, we’re all having a great time and can’t wait to come back!!

- Katie