A 16 hour long journey including three separate flights is not to be underestimated. We arrived in Cape Town at just after 2pm yesterday, exhausted. We were met by the school leader, Paul. We had communicated with him a little bit already over facebook so it was a relief to see a familiar face! I'd love to woo you all with tales of how exotic and sunny Cape Town was when we landed, but alas, we were met with grey skies and rain. We got to the base, made cups of tea and introduced Pass the Pigs to our new friends. We soon drew a crowd in the main room and now I think we're known as the crazy British people. It seemed to go down well. There are 34 students here which is the most they've had for years apparently and there's quite a buzz at the base. Lots of Americans and some Germans, some Dutch, Canadians, Russians, one from Israel and Egypt and one or two from other countries; we're still to talk to each individual but they all seem pretty friendly. In more mundane news, we have our own en suite bedroom which is pretty nice.
Today we had formal introductions and a talk on the foundational beliefs of YWAM. It was a really helpful session that made sure we were all on the same page and knew a little more of what we are to expect in the coming months. In free time this afternoon Sam went to play football with some of the boys and I went down to the beach (see photo above) with a few of the girls to watch the intrepid surfers in the shark infested waters (there are shark spotters on the rocks around the beach who raise a red flag in case they see any looming grey triangles). The weather has got better; the sun is out today it's just a bit windy so you need to wear long sleeves when outside. In other British small talk news, we're managing to fill every gap with a cup of tea each which is amazing.
We want to post more pictures but there aren't many photo opportunities because a lot of time is spent hanging out with people and it would be a bit odd to stick a camera in their face; we might wait till next week for that.
That's all for now.
Heather x
ooo exciting times.
ReplyDeletewhere abouts are you living? is it the bluburg estate? (not sure of spelling)
there are great views of table mountain from the sea there. :-)
Hooray a blog! :) so sorry I wanted to text you before you left but usually thought about it when driving... And would then obviously forget again. Anyway, glad you got there safely and will be praying for you both. Sorry I couldn't make it to your goodbye drinks last week.. You are going to have an amazing time! Please dont get eaten by sharks though! :) xx
ReplyDeleteOnly just caught up with your adventures, courtesy of Mr-fix-your-computer man. So much to catch up with now.
ReplyDeleteExcellent reading your blog is too, with that good ol' 'Barnesy-now-Lee' humour peaking through. Loling whilst at my computer indeed and that's just the titles and photo captions! Very exciting to hear that The Great Almighty is indeed at work in South Africa too AND using you guys. Keep the news rolling in....
Week 4: "Frankenladder" you guys crack me up!!! Say Hi to 'MJ' for me...I feel I need to respond to the happiness and sunshine he brings!
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