On August 28, 2014, we left Tennessee to build a Habitat for Humanity house in Lesotho with 10 fellow workers. We planned to be there one week — digging, hauling, bonding concrete blocks with mud — until a home for one deserving family could be completed. But an attempted coup to overthrow the government cut our trip short, forcing us to follow a mandate issued by the U. S. Embassy to evacuate the Kingdom of Lesotho.
And thus we began the second part of our journey — a tour of South Africa — a bit early, but oh, with the vigor of seasoned travelers hungry to drink in all the country has to offer. With stops in Johannesburg, Soweto, Clarens, Stellenbosch, Robben Island, and Cape Town, our band of 12 became absorbed in the intoxicating culture, scenery, and cuisine of South Africa. Hope you enjoy seeing the places we saw!
from “I Am an African” by Wayne Visser
I am an African
Not because I live on its soil
But because my soul is at home in Africa.
On safari at Thornybush Waterside Lodge, South Africa
Click on any of the links to read about our travels in South Africa.
A dream deferred: Political unrest delays Habitat build in Lesotho
Global Village team with community supporters: Lesotho 2014.
Searching for blankets in Lesotho
My tapestry from Setsoto Design in Lesotho, woven by Maggie
Welcome news from Lesotho: Habitat house is complete!
The Habitat house in Lesotho is finished! And we’re celebrating halfway around the world!
I have family in JoBerg and have had several failed attempts Im glad you got to see the beauty and meet the amazing people
We were in JoBerg for only a short time; however, we were able to go to a flea market, I guess you could call it, on Sunday in a parking garage. Loved what I bought there, and could have bought more if I didn’t have to watch the weight of my suitcase so closely. I’ll be writing more about South Africa soon. What an interesting place it is — a blend of modern and old world cultures.