Mati is the Shangaan word for water. Water is a huge issue in the village. Huntington has four boreholes, which is not enough to support the village. There are more boreholes in the village, but apparently the pumps have been stolen to the rest of them. There are water taps throughout the village- our water […]
South Africa
Welcome to Huntington!
After arriving in Johannesburg early in the morning, we took a shuttle to Nelspruit to meet the in-country staff. After a few days of training, it was time to head out to our villages. They are located in the Lilydale region, the Bushbuckridge municipality, and the Mpumulanga province. The official unemployment rate for the province […]
What I’m Doing in South Africa
I finally wrapped up my Barcelona posts and, for the most part, my around the world trip posts. I’m ready to forge ahead and share more about my adventures in South Africa now. I’ve been journaling like a madwoman, and I have so many fun and ridiculous stories to tell that I don’t even know […]
A Taste of Mama Africa
Cape Town is an anomaly in Africa. The scenery, architecture, infrastructure, and world-class dining set it apart from its neighbors. I traveled for a couple of days with a Dutch girl from my hostel in Cape Town, and we both really wanted to dine one night at Mama Africa in the heart of the city. […]
Setting off to South Africa
It’s just after midnight. I’m hopping into a taxi in less than five hours and am heading to South Africa. By the time I reach my first destination, I will have taken a taxi, a car, a private shuttle, and two flights to South Africa. It will take me about 25 hours. I’m excited and […]
Infectious: If Only I Were Talking About My Personality
Note: This post has photos and details about medical ailments due to travel. If you are queasy or easily grossed out, perhaps it’s best to skip this one and check back in later! February 2011. Friends were coming to stay at our house for the weekend. Two days before they were to arrive, my sister […]