After a 14 hour journey and feeling physically and emotionally drained we finally arrived in Durban. We were met by the Habitat for Humanity Rep, Carl, who drove us to our hotel. During the car journey we were allowed time to absorb the reality in which poverty is affecting people.
As it is our first time to South Africa it has really hit home what role we will have in this experience. We could clearly see a divide in poverty and wealth, being just across the road from each other. Carl told us a little on the history of the economics of South Africa which was proven to us when a car full of people being illegally driven came by as it was obviously over crowded with people who couldn't afford there own public transport.
As well as that the shacks in which we saw families living in really hit home on how lucky our economic well being is in the UK. We feel that this is going to be an extremely emotional but worth while trip and after our first hand view today we just can't wait to start the build.
We feel that the team are bonding really well, we are talking amongst ourselves about the positives we want to make on peoples lives here in South Africa.
Written by Alex H and Natalie
Great that you made it OK. Looking forward to hearing about the build tomorrow. Hope you are all not too tired.
ReplyDeleteDavid E
Glad you all arrived safely, hope you managed to freshen up? Looking forward to hearing more about the build and your day to day life in South Africa. I imagine this is going to very tough but keep positive and keep building!
ReplyDeleteWe're very proud of you all, looking forward to keeping up to date with your days events.
Stay strong, stay safe and keep on building :o)
Sarah W