Sawubona!
Sorry for the delay in writing you all. We have arrived safely. It was a long journey but somehow (I suppose our excitement) we were up early the next morning after arriving late the night before. So we began our work Monday morning at St. Francis High School.
So far it has been a busy start. Caleb has been working in the bookshop organizing the stationary and books and handing it to the over 600 students. I have been busy in the library making library cards for the students and organizing the books that were found after last year in the hostels, as well as doing some typing for some teachers.
So far, our week one has been busy and always exciting.
I have really enjoyed meeting again all the familiar faces I have missed over the last five years. The smiles of the students, their unbelievable singing and their politeness is so refreshing to see. One student has already called me her mom. The students are surprised I am married (I am sure the girls wished Caleb was available!) they assure me that I have made a good choice with him.
We enjoy spending our evenings after work playing cards with the other two volunteers from Austria. And of course watching the vervet monkey’s jumping from tree to tree behind the guesthouse where we stay.
We have seen most of Mariannhill compound now. A trip to the two farms here is still needed. We visited the Children’s Home and plans are in the making to help out there in the evenings as well, tutoring and teaching computer lessons. So much to look forward to!
This weekend we shall head to Pinetown and Durban and check out some of the surrounding area.
Everything here in South Africa is about FIFA already. They count down every day. The country is literally stopping for this event. The schools will all close for about 5 weeks during this time.
We thank you for all of your prayers and thoughts.
Love Caleb and Brittany
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