by sheree | Sep 29, 2019 | South Africa
We got up early this morning as we had to pack our suitcases before we left for our last day at the school. We entered they compound knowing our emotions would be high as we would have to say goodbye to our new friends and the children. We conducted our final training...
by sheree | Sep 26, 2019 | South Africa
Today we got up early and spent the entire day at the plot. It was very chilly this morning but at least the wind wasn’t blowing as hard as yesterday. The sun was shining bright and as usual, those darn birds were singing. But with the windows to...
by sheree | Sep 25, 2019 | South Africa
We woke up early this morning to strong winds & much cooler temperatures. We took a ride to Mooiplaas, which is an unsanctioned settlement of 16,000 people next to a huge garbage dump. (This is where the preschool of Ditshego is located.) The roads were narrow,...
by sheree | Sep 24, 2019 | South Africa
This morning we woke up to a much chillier temperature of 59 with a chance of much needed rain. Our guide told us they have not had any significant rain here since April. The flowers and planting areas look lush, green and colorful but the open...
by sheree | Sep 24, 2019 | South Africa
Today we finally got to go to the Ditshego Property where we met Nortje, the Operations Manager. He was quite funny & very informative as he showed us the gardens and the tanks where they grow tilapia fish. They recycle the fish water for the garden...
