First week in south africa

So, I've just finished my first week at the Orphanage, it has definitely been an experience. The Kids there are Crazy! In a good way of course and they are just so cute, I want to bring them all back to England with me!!!!!! The first day with my class on Tuesday was really hectic, they didn't want to listen to a single word I said. Unfortunately when there naughty it just makes me laugh which really doesn't help matters, but with the use of the naughty chair I think they are starting to see me as more of an authority figure. We were also privileged enough to be given a massive feast there on Tuesday afternoon, the meat was amazing, and we had about three courses overall, it made me glad that I've given up being a vegetarian for my trip!

The weather has been freezing for most of the week, and the apartment is actually colder inside than it is out! They are built to keep cool in the summer, but as there is no central heating we have all been walking around with about three jumpers on. I'm sharing a room currently with five other people, which is working out alright but we keep running out of hot water which isn't good in the cold. The apartments are beautiful though, and where we are staying in Gordon's bay is rather privileged, so as you can imagine it feels weird going from being in the orphanage to there everyday, and does make everyone feel a bit guilty i think!

One of the Carers on the projects told us something rather shocking the other day. Apparently if people from places outside South Africa (e.g. Zimbabwe), are living in the townships after the world cup they are likely to get beaten up or shot! Theres a lot of tension between these groups, and one of our drivers is someone at risk from these attacks so is frantically trying to find somewhere to live outside of the Townships. This wont necessarily effect us on project however as all of our children were born in the area. Though the area may become more dangerous now that the world cup is over.

We are going to the Fan Park in Cape Town to watch the Final on Sunday which should be fun as I haven't been to that area yet. Will write again soon! xxxx