Ok so one of the best things I did on my entire trip was meet a guy who goes by the name Ginger. An amazing man if you ask me, Rasta, and a musician, but the thing I was grateful to him most for was being willing to take me around other townships to show me how the people REALLY LIVE. During the world cup he told me there was a lot that South Africa was doing to try and "clean up" the streets for the tourists, but that was not how things "really" were. It was such a blessing to meet him and see the true lifestyle for many South Africans. The experience was priceless really and I could not have gotten it any other way than by knowing this local man. Ginger became a very special person to me and I will always remember him for his amazing spirit! Thank you Ginger! ~es
This is Ginger's son and niece. In Guguletu. So adorable! |
More of his family. The kids having fun with the camera! |
This is his sister Grace. Such a sweet person. This is also her newborn baby and the most common way you will find women in Africa carrying their babies. It seems to work great!! |
The kids playing around again! |
This is Ginger and his son Nikelo; so cute! |
This is an overview of the Hout Bay township. You can see all of the shacks are set on the hillside. An amazing thing to be in front of. |
Look closely and you will see someone looking back at me. I had to take this shot! |
Just some women enjoying the beautiful weather that day. |
Amazing how they are able to get electricity to some of the homes, yet so dangerous. |
Another view of the shacks. |
These two boys saw me from way up the hill with my camera and could not wait to get their photo taken. |
Some teenage kids just spending their day out in the sun. Life is very simple here. |
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