Special Highlights

Well I was going to write this in my previous blog, but it was getting far too long, so I decided to just dedicate it to one entry by itself.

So today marked a few special highlights, one I already mentioned in the previous blog, about getting to work all by myself! The second highlight would have to be my favourite one. Interacting with the school children. Yesterday, the school was given a large lot of yogurt from a near by dairy. So, today and tomorrow the children are being treated to a cup of yogurt. I was asked to help distribute the yogurt and was able to deliver the treat to the R (kindergarten) class. Oh, how the children were so thankful for the special treat. After giving the teacher the yogurt cups the children just swarmed up to me to give me their hugs. Such a presious moment that I hope I'll never forget! The children are all so sweet. I am to be called Auntie Kendra by the students. Auntie, is used to show respect.

Another highlight was to sit in with a group of children practicing a Zulu dance, oh how such a treat that was too! The children in the group were the younger children. They were very happy for me to be with them. September 24th Heritage Day here in SA, and so the school is planning a fun day, where the parents are asked to come and join in with a fun walk, but this class of young Zulu dancers were told that they might be able to present to their parents their dance. I am looking forward to see their performance!

And lastly, my last highlight was that successfully walked home from work all by myself. I am very proud at that accomplishment! Of course I had a map with the route all highlighted for me, and I did manage to get off route, but made it home safe and sound. It took me 1hr and 15 mins, but with stopping a couple times to check the map, stopping and double checking with passer byers that I was on the right track, and not sticking to the highlighted route, I could probably shave off those 15 mins. But I just had to walk, it was such a beautiful day, but if I were to change one thing it would have to be to wear my hikers next time. But I did after all do it!

Signing off from Maritzburg for the last time today, till next time!