Südafrika-Ubuntu

Hi guys, first of all, I wish you all Merry Christmas (it's easy to forget that Christmas is approaching when it's sunny and 30 degrees and you're in a bikini on the beach).

We have been in South Africa/Cape Town since October 3rd, to be exact, in Capri Village in Noordhoek. There, we enjoyed eight weeks of Ubuntu. 'Ubuntu' means humanity, something we have thought about a lot and should not be forgotten. Our volunteer work in the townships with the children was so much fun. Most of the time, we played, did crafts or homework with them. The conditions of the kindergartens, the way the children were treated and, of course, the children's living conditions were quite shocking at the beginning, but over time, you learn to cope with it. It is difficult to put into words what some children have already experienced at such a young age, but making these kids laugh or simply loving them is the number one priority. In the morning, we took care of children from 8 months to 6 years old. In the afternoon, it was the older ones, mainly teenagers, who we interacted with in English. A separate center was built for the afternoon kids, where they could play, whether it be drumming, playing catch, or dancing. Of course, the building also needed maintenance, and some days included gardening or repair work. We had the opportunity to experience the fascinating, colorful, and vibrant African culture in the last few weeks. Since we lived with locals and 20 other volunteers during our project time, we became part of this large community. Even on weekends, there was never a dull moment. Festivals, karaoke bars, exploring Cape Town, Table Mountain, full moon hikes on Lions Head, shopping at the many markets, and of course, partying on Long Street were must-dos.

I want to express my sincere thanks to Candy and Sidney for allowing us to stay with them.

Thank you, Amy, for making our dance nights so much fun.

Max and Mama Charlotte, please stay as you are, two absolute power women.

Best regards, your Egger girls

Hi guys, first of all, happy Christmas (it's not that easy to remember Christmas when you're on the beach enjoying the sun at 30 degrees).

Since October 3rd, we have been here in South Africa/Cape Town, but exactly in Noordhoek/Capri Village. There, we enjoyed eight weeks of Ubuntu. Ubuntu means humanity, which we thought about very often and please don't forget it. Our volunteer work with the children made a lot of fun. Usually, we played with them or did homework together. The equipment from their childhood, the contact with the children, and their lifestyle were initially a shock for us, but over time, we learned to handle different situations. It's difficult to explain what happened to some of the children in their young lives, but making them happy or giving them love was the priority. Before lunch, we had children from 8 months to 6 years old. In the afternoon, we played with the oldest ones, the teenagers, or, very importantly, we cooked for them. For some of the children, our food was the first and last meal they had in a day. An organization also built a center where they can play, and we had to take care of the building. So, on some days, we worked in the garden or painted the floor. During the volunteer time, we slept together with 20 other volunteers at the homes of local people. It was a perfect way to learn so much about the lively and colorful African culture. Together, we formed a very close community.

It never got boring because on the weekends, we enjoyed Cape Town, went to music festivals, hiked to Table Mountain or Lions Head during a full moon, shopped at the markets, and celebrated on the Long Street.

By the way, thanks to Candy and Sidney for opening their doors to us.

Thanks, Amy, without you, it would have been soooo boring.

Mac and Mama Charlotte, please stay the way you are. Beautiful power ladies.

Best regards, Egger girls