Anyhow...life goes on - as did our busy trail of events today. Here's a basic run down of what we got up to.
This morning found us doing a short presentation to St. Andrews Prep in Grahamstown. The kids were great listeners and all received a seed to plant as they left assembly. Their students all signed the scroll - and I must say...did a great job. Quotes - pictures and cool signatures have our scroll from St. Andrews being a memorable one! I would also like to commend and thank a certain student from the school - who really made our day...He walked up to us after the presentation and asked if he could donate R10 to the project, personally...and then shook our hands. What a big thing to do - !
This yet again made me realise the importance of what we are doing on this drive...and the vital impact that we can have by talking to students and reaching out to schools. If out of every school - we can even inspire and encourage ONE student like this...to reach out, and be bold, and take accountability - then this trip will have been worthwhile.
We would like to thank Mark Paul from St. Andrews Prep for his time this morning and for participating in the 1+1=1 Pledge.
After leaving St. Andrews we took the scenic drive through to Port Alfred. What an awesome little town - postcard material right there...that's for sure! We spent the next few hours at EISS International, which is a Hotel Training School. It was great for Jonathan and i to have a chance to chat to people our own age, and really give out a bit more of an in depth talk about the project and trip and how exciting we find it! We also spent some time out in the sunshine...helping to find the perfect spot to plant the tree which we donated to the school - as a thank you for allowing us time to give our presentation...and as a reminder of our project and our mission to commit to the Future and GREEN SA!
A big "Thank- you" to Wouter Hensens from EISS International -
We then pointed our noses back towards Grahamstown and our next appointment at Rhodes University. Not a big turn out to be honest - but then it IS study week...so all those dedicated students have their hands full. We did have the great opportunity to plant a tree on the school grounds, with the help of the Grounds Staff and a few Students. Thanks to all of you for your enthusiastic participation - what we lacked in numbers, we definitely made up for in spirit!
To Nikki Kohly, we would like to extend a huge thank you...for all your help in arranging things - and for opening your home to us!! Should you ever wander up to the Limpopo province in your travels...we would love to reciprocate your hospitality! Also to Lauren Kent - for all your help... THANK YOU. If only more people had your attitude - we love it!
Another bright spot on our busy repertoire was our quick photo opp for the Grocotts Newspaper. We are hoping to receive a positive response from that side of things - !
All that under the belt we then headed into the sunset toward the Sunshine Coast...and Port Elizabeth...the Friendly City! Let's hope it bears up to its name..."Windy City" is another fond nick-name for P.E... so let us see what tomorrow holds...By the sounds of it, wind and smiles will be the order of the day. Till then...
*Sa & Jon*
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