Mar 19 2008
Day Nine: Soil for Life and Robben Island
Soil for Life
The last several days have been hard work that has also been very rewarding. While we hope that our efforts at the Lawrencia Primary School are preparing the learners there for a better future, our work with Soil for Life is helping motivated groups of individuals within the townships to create a better present. The gardens we helped to prepare, clean, fertilize, and plant will provide a continuous source of healthy nourishment as well as much-needed income for disadvantaged communities. The gardens are a source of honest work and create an immense feeling of pride for Pat, Sandy, Albertina, and all others involved with the program, and their vision and hope could not have been more inspiring.
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Robben Island
Our afternoon trip to Robbin Island on Wednesday was a powerful experience. Although we could not hope to get a clear sense of what life was like on the island throughout its history, either as a medical facility for those stricken with leprosy or as a prison for political activists and common criminals, the tours we received there were informative and enlightening. It is amazing to consider that the democracy in practice today in South Africa took root in the very prison blocks and cells we visited. The stories of creative and secret methods of communication, challenging unequal living conditions, and the realization of long-awaited freedom give testament to the conviction of Nelson Mandela and others that were involved.
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