Our “day off” has been enjoyable, as all our days have been (though in different ways, of course). We had a slightly later breakfast than usual, and Keeli led a devotional at the table, challenging us (herself included) to think of ways to serve not only the people of South Africa but each other as well.
Then we piled into the combies (VW vans, now numbering three in use) to visit Table Mountain. The weather was perfect, and we split off into groups or pairs to hike the easy trail around the top and/or have lunch at the cafe with possibly the best view of any dining experience I’ve ever had. We were literally looking down on the few clouds, and on the city and coastline below them.
I rode back in the van taking Dave and Kerri, our California team members, to the airport, and Jay took us on a route that passed between the stark poverty of the Kayalitsha township (a shantytown with a population of about 1 million) and the astonishing beauty of the recreational beaches of False Bay.
A group of 7 or 8 is out now riding horses rented from a stable next to the team house. The riders include our team members, our house manager and some young Living Hope volunteers on a sort of work-study from a university in Finland. This is the first ride for some. I look forward to those stories!
Speaking of stories, I very much look forward to having dinner tonight at the home of Pastor John Thomas and his wife Avril (very much a ministry team in themselves).
Tomorrow and Monday will be our last two full days of work, so I expect this day of rest will not be wasted as we make that final push to finish projects and make the most of the time we have left with new friends.
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