over seas and behind bars

day 3 of our capetown diary.
yesterday we left quiet early to catch the boat over to robben island (where Nelson Mandella was held in prison) getting over there was a bit of an experience- not for the weak stomache (as we found out as one of our team was sick). the rest of us conquered the art of standing up. :-)
once we arrived we jumped on to a tour bus with a number of other people and were took round the island, to the quarry where the prisoners did hard labour. we were taken around the high security prison and told about times when the prison guards made crimianals beat up other prisoners and how the partide affected how different people were treated. it was pretty hard hitting thinking that what we were being told only happened 20 years ago!
tomorrow we are going to a rural area called kylemore. we are staying there for a week, going to their church and working in the local community.

Watch out for our next update.
lots of love from the Cape town team

p.s.
sarah- thankyou for praying love lizzie xx
claire- yes we can see table mountain. we can see it all the time where ever we go. (our team house is right by the sea and you can see it from our front room!) hug hugs. love from ro xo

We have arrived!

Hello from Cape Town!
We arrived safe and sound yesterday morning and got stuck in straight away by going to a Children's village called SOS. There we played lots of games with the young people and the children loved to be picked up and cuddled! It was a really amazing experience and i think we were all a bit overwhelmed by it! Yesterday evening we went to Rolf (centre director) and Lizzys house for as wonderful meal.
We then went back to the volunteers house in Blouberg and got a well earned sleep! This morning we have been in a primary school serving food and playing with them in the playgroud. Lucy gave the children some balls and they were suprised by it and kept on wanting to give them back! Again, this was such an amazing experience and one that we were all touched by.
We are now at the YFC office and tonight we are going to celebrate Lucy's Birthday!!
Tomorrow we are going to Robben Island, which is where Mandela was imprissoned.

Watch out for our next update!
God bless.

Team Cape Town
xx

I don't think it had sunk in yet....

I'm not sure if the fact that we are really going to South Africa, has sunk in yet.... I'm excited.... but for some reason I'm not that scared yet and normally I am.

I think it is simply because I have such a great team going with me and I feel as if I'm going with a family.... that sounds mad but my team are great! And thats the truth.

Can't wait too see you all in what..... 11 hours and 40 mins......

Love from Lucy x x x x

2 sleeps left!

Im so excited and i just cant hide it!!!
I know, I know its all about Cape Town!!

woop. xxx

Lizzie x

hiya team cape townim really excited that its two weeks today. i cant believe its actually nearly time to go on our mission (not a holiday lol) it only feels like judy asked me a couple of weeks ago but time has gone so fast. im excited but nervous at the same time but i know i have the support of family and friends at home and the team while im there i felt we realy connected at the pre cape town weekend well thats how i feel nowcant wait to see you all at heathrow and neil dont forget your robe and stick lol cara xx

getting ready

ok- 2 weeks to go. and a mad 2 weeks its going to be.

me and lizzy are leaving our Gap year placements this week and we have end of year bash coming up (dont know where that is yet- its a surprise)

so far on the capetown front we have prepared a few lessons plans and got some ideas together. we have ran through our check list a few times too:

jabs?- check

travel insurance?- check

ticket info?- check

travelers cheques?- errr

"DONT BRING TRAVELERS CHEQUES!!!"

sun cream?- check

bite cream- check

south african plug adaptor- check

(thankyou morrisons!)

hand luggage- no sharp stuff or liquids- check

err.... what have i forgotton?

14 days to go!

Hello!

Welcome to the online blog for the 6 missionaries heading out to South Africa in less than 2 weeks!

The team are (from back left to right) Cara, Neil, Lucy, Lizzie, Naomi and Rowena.

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