Hermanus 05/02/2009

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We just arrived in George after several days in Hermanus. Our first couple of days in Hermanus were rest days, and we were strangely excited about cooking for ourselves and doing our own laundry. The Pick n' Pay grocery store was similar to stores at home, but with labels in Afrikaans, a whole section of braai (barbeque) meat, and lots of instant coffee, which is the norm here. Here are Barb and I picking out spaghetti sauce.

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On our most recent vocational day, Randy, Jenny, and I spent all day visiting projects of the Rainbow Trust. I figure it's mandatory that I include at least one photo of cute, underpriviledged children. These kids are at a preschool that has been helped out by Rotary funds, and the difference from some of the other preschools we visited is evident: these kids have much nicer facilities.

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In Hermanus, BJ was being hosted by Jaco, who works as a veternarian. He took us to visit the cattery, a cat shelter adjacent to his practice. It was well maintained and relatively small, with about 25 cats and 5 kittens, who had their own room. It was nice to hang out with the cats, who were very social and let me pick them up, unlike my cat at home. A shout out to Forrest for taking care of Sinbad while I'm gone.

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Comments

Jodi Perin

Sun, 03 May 2009 18:22:51

Hi Sarah,

Nice inclusion of cute, underprivileged children and cute (privileged?) kitties! Now I'm wondering how to say "cat" in Afrikaans. Maybe something like "kaat"
. . . Glad to hear that you're getting to see and do so much stuff. Looking forward to having you back soon!

:) Jodi

 

Jessica

Sun, 03 May 2009 21:56:05

I can't wait to hear about your trip in person! When are you coming home?

The beach and cliffs from a couple posts ago look beautiful. I'm jealous you got to hang out with a cheetah.

 

Susan and Dennis

Wed, 06 May 2009 20:12:29

Hi, Sarah,

We are enjoying your blog--love the pictures! It looks like you're having a great experience.

 

Hugh Thompson

Thu, 07 May 2009 11:56:44

Hi, Sarah, Your trip has been fantastic and seems to have flown by. Hard to believe you will be home next week. Can't imagine how you are going to condense all your combined experiences into a 20 min or so talk. I am fascinated to see what you will include. Your pictures are great. Enjoy your last few days. AZ is hot but home. Hugh

 

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