I have been a little behind on blogging. With 21 people on one internet connection its near impossible to upload photos unless you go to the cafe or get up early which I actually have been, thanks to our skylight. On Friday after meeting with Judy Mayotte, the founder of the program and a Mundelein alum, we went to the beach off the Muizenberg stop, a 10 R train ride away. Swimming in the huge waves was a new experience for me. The following day, we went to Robben Island. I was thankful I had finished reading Long Walk to Freedom and was fascinated to see the prison scenes I read about. It was certainly a moving experience. The island also offered a great view of the main land. When we returned, we spend the afternoon at the waterfront, including a seafood lunch and visiting a soccer stadium (the outside at least).
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| This one's for you dad! |
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| Seafood platter for one, Charlie's lunch |
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| Nelson Mandela's cell |
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| The lime quarry, including a pile of stones built up by Mandela and other political prisoners. In the far left is the cave where the political prisoners would teach each other in small groups while working |
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| The view from Robben Island |
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| Mandela's garden where the original manuscripts for Long Walk to Freedom were buried |
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| The tennis courts that the prisoners played on |
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| On the boat out to the island. The way back was a little more sea-sick inducing |
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| Anne, Judy Mayotte and me |
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| Train to the ocean |
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| First view of the beach |
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| Shark warning! |
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