We’ve all finally
gotten into a successful morning routine with making breakfast, now that we can
successfully grocery shop. The house in general is amazing. I feel very close
to the girls that live on in the smaller house, though we’ve only known each other for a
couple of weeks. Everyone offers a unique angle to the dynamic of the house and
that’s what makes it a home.
As a group, we’ve
explored more of the “nitty-gritty” parts of Cape Town. We’ve strayed from the
natural beauty and “touristy” areas to approach the townships and poor regions
of the Cape. Many of the internships are located in areas such as Manenberg and
Khayelitsha which have reputations of poverty and violence.
One of the
experiences that truly struck me was the township faith experience in the
Sivuyil Baptist Church. The singing alone was enough to give me chills with the
beautiful swell of harmony. They had strength in their voices and movements and
found it through their God. They had little to no money, but still found a way
to contribute. I personally do not have a strong base in religion, but the
confidence of the people and the strength of their beliefs make me believe in
something greater.
At this moment in
time, I’m sitting in an internet café enjoying the company of four of my
housemates and a giant piece of chocolate cake. Probably not the best snack
before a dinner at Stardust, but when in..South Africa? But to conclude, I am
loving the diversity of this country. The stark contrasts of the poor and rich,
the townships silhouetted against Table Mountain all make it such an intriguing
place to call home for three more months, and I can’t wait for the adventure to
continue.
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