Each day is becoming a blur. We are ready to come home. Kai needs a normal schedule. Louisa needs a normal schedule.
We went on a township tour.
Starting in the early 1940's the SF govt made black Africans leave their homes and move to the Cape Flats. We went to visit three. The smallest has 30000 people living there, the largest has a million. The homes fluctuate between being brick houses to shacks. People live in half built homes and homes made from junk they find. There were alot of small businesses selling food, hairdressing services etc. It is hard to describe. Pictures speak but I hardly took any and I can't upload/download any pictures in my present location. We went to a preschool where 3 ladies were looking after at least 60 children. It wouldn't pass any regulations in Canada.
Was it a good tour? It was okay but I wish we had the opportunity to talk to more of the people that live there. However, I realize that I talk to them everyday. The majority of the people working in the hotel, restaurants live in the Cape Flats.
Thursday was a lets find a store that sells the right formula, diapers and breakfast cereal. We tried going to the planetarium however after five minutes Kai LOUDLY and clearly expressed that he wasn't watching the stars. Kai was mesmerized by the pigeons at the park. He actually fell asleep and I got to enjoy a salad. SERIOUSLY this is a big deal.
Kai wore three different outfits.
Today, we went to the botanical gardens. We drove around on the tourist bus, Kai loves looking around and hates when I try to make him have his afternoon nap. We stick around the hotel in a.m. so I know he gets a good nap then. He usually falls asleep in the afternoon after his bottle.
Our last full day is tomorrow so I plan on shopping. I have bought a t-shirt and CD of African lullabies. Shopping is on the agenda tomorrow little man, so get ready! (he is sleeping peacefully now)
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Well it sounds like your township tour was a lot better than mine which I am very glad about. I found mine very disturbing and the lean was towards the hopelessness of it it all.
ReplyDeleteThe things your told about we were never told.
Have a happy last day there and happy shopping.
Kai just sounds so cute the way you describe him. I can't wait to see him and you too of course and hear all the stories you didn't tell here.