Today we set out for the KirstenBosch Botanical Garden, hoping to learn about the amazing flora in South Africa. We were able to visit the inside exhibits, but we had to abandon our plan to stroll the grounds. The reason? Downpours! Best reason ever to have to end our visit, as the rains are desperately needed here. By the time we reached our minibus, we all were soaked. To the bone. We are happy that us Oregonians brought the rains. 🙂

After a quick stop at the students’ home-stays for dry clothes, we made our way to the city center and the Slave Lodge. This is a powerful museum about the history of slavery in South Africa, as well as how modern day still has stories of exploitation and victimization. It was a moving exhibit that opened our eyes. I am certain that we will continue to think on what we experienced.

Tonight is a cultural outing with VACorps, so we shall see what that holds. I appreciated the students’ flexibility today – Gumby is a good mascot for us!