So I have finished teaching at Vyfhoek now..it was so emotional. I had to fight back tears when I left the school, knowing how these children don't have much of a future to look forward to and I will eventually be going back to England where everyone takes everything for granted. I enjoyed my time at the school and will miss the children there immensely, they have taught me so much on a personal note and the experience and memories will stay with me forever. I don't think I could ever forget my time there or the children I met and their stories.
Saturday we visited Dell Cheetah Sanctuary where we had the most amazing opportunity to go into enclosures with Cheetahs, I actually sat down on the floor next to a cheetah and stroked her. I never realised how big cheetahs are, or how beautiful they are. I was so lucky to be able to do that.
Sunday we went off to Pilanesberg for a Safari for a few days! We saw 6 out of the Big 7! Lion, Elephant, White Rhino, Crocodile, Hippo and Buffalo. We also saw zebra, giraffe, springbok, kudu, ostrich, baboons, hartebeast, turtles and impala. It was so amazing to be able to do. We even broke down a few metres from a white rhino grazing and the boys had to get out and bump start the truck! We also went through a huge herd of Elephants which was amazing! We went to Sun City and visited a Crocodile Sanctuary and got to hold a crocodile ourselves! We went to stargazing on the Tues evening when we got back and was driven into the middle of nowhere and saw beautiful star constellations and i saw two shooting stars! We were also surrounded by Jackal, and i'm not going to lie I was scared when Jaco was doing sound recordings back to attract them!
Wed we visited some schools. The first was a pre school and we were blown away by the resources and grounds the children had....the play area was amazing....we were all dying to release our inner child and play! Then we went over the road to a Special Needs school and it was an emotional and moving experience for us all. We met a girl who had no use of her arms but used her mouth for everything. She cut out a love heart from a piece of paper for us and she did it so perfectly. Her motivation and determination in life was astounding and made me very emotional. All of the children in the school did. The lady showing us round was an inspriation to us all and one day i would like
Thursday we flew out to Cape Town for a few days with Kobus and Elsa so it was like a little family holiday which was lovely. We went to Table Top Mountain...the view from the top was incredible. we went to Cape Point and saw where the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean come together. We also went to Boulder Beach and paddled in the sea with wild african penguins...they were so small and cute waddling along the beach with us! We went to some great restaurants, I had kingklip and Crocodile which tasted beautiful! We went to the aquarium and saw sharks, penguins, jellyfish, seahorse...loads. Then sat at the marina and watched the seals play in the water. We played in swing parks and done some shopping. We also went wine tasting at the World famous Stellenbosch and Jordan Wineries. we felt very posh and are now experts in wine tasting!
This trip has been so wonderful and it is sad to think we are coming home a week tomorrow. This trip has taught us so much and has given us memories that will remain with us forever. I feel so lucky to have had this opportunity and will never forget this trip of a lifetime. Now tomorrow we start teaching in our new schools and our final week in Africa begins!!!
Sam xx
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