The weather closed in with low cloud covering Table Mountain like a large table cloth with a moderate wind that was ever present as it blew in from the South Atlantic. After a huge breakfast the boys once again trained at Hamilton Seapoint RUFC. Due to the choppy sea conditions the trip to Robben Island in the afternoon was postponed until Friday (weather permitting) and a trip to the Langa Township was organised. Our tour party met our african guide on the edge of the township and we were shown around this famous township where Nelson Mandela and the ANC were born. Stopping off at areas of fascinating interest that included the the sheep’s head kitchens, the local hostel, old shanty town dwellings, the local home brew house and the local herbalist/witch doctor. The boys were a real hit with the locals especially the young children as they posed for photos, played cricket and took photos as they progressed through the township. This was the first encounter of the real Africa that left us with a really sense of humility that we got from all the township's people's warmth and generosity.
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Thursday 12 July 2007
Day 3
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What a great front row!!!! Kieran, you made me cry.xx
Shame about trip to Robbin Island -fingers crossed for Fri. Rain and cloud here today(Thur). All the best again for match this afternoon, George says 'hello' Kei.
Love from all xxxxxxxx
Good luck with the first match lads. Hope everything is going well.
Great photos Simon,keep up the good work.
that was amazing 'yea bro'
Great photos Simon, i guess we can order copies on your return !?
Shame about the weather but pouring down here!
Hope the match went well today for all!
Enjoying the updates and photos!
Amazing trip. Amazing photos. Thanks for taking everyone back home along with you! x
PS Can't wait to hear how your first game went!
Great photos Simon, nice to see your smiley face son, hope you are ok? Hope the game went well today, your mum and Alix excited about their trip to Florida tomorrow.Speak soon.Miss ya!
Message to all the parents out there. Simon G says that the boys are all enjoying reading the comments and say it makes them feel closer to home so keep them coming ...
Hi Jak, Great action at the crease!
Hope you're all having a fantastic time. Thanks for all the texts. Love you loads mum & dad xxxxxxx
Simon
Wonderful to see the photos. Hope the game went well and every one ok. Shame about Robben Is but it appears there is plenty on the agenda. DRW
Can't wait to hear how the games went today still raining here. Nanna enjoying the picckys, missing you all you lucky ones on tour. It is nice to see where you are and what is going on.
The boys will have enjoyed that trip more than Robben island! Great to see them getting involved. Did anyone try the bbq speciality? Mr. Duncan looked up for it!
william we are sorry to hear about your black eye and that the team lost their first match 13-6 when the match was stopped,hope you have a better day today and that the weather has improved so that you can all go to Robben Island or the sightseeing tour up Table Mountain. Keep smiling. Mum & Dad and of course Sydney xxx
Hi Michael hope you and the rest of the squad are having big fun. Nanna says hi and sends her love she's been so excited looking at all the photos and says you're famous now ;o)hugs xxx
Hi Kieran, Hope that you are ok, safe and injury free?. We wait eagerly for a match report and more photos. We see from Will Stovers parents 'comment' that the match was lost - never mind - more to come. Hope his black eye is ok!
Love mum,dad and George xxxxxxxxx
Hi Matt, sorry i missed your call last night:-(
Sorry also to hear you lost the match yesterday, I miss being there to watch and support you all!
Hope the weather is good, throwing it down again here!
Hope you all made it to Robben Island, and importantly made it back !!!
Take care, miss you ! x
Hi Matt, great to talk to you this morning. Really pleased that you are having an unforgettable time and you are making lots of new friends. Best of luck for Sunday, talk soon Dad, Mum and Rosie xxxx
Hi Simon, great coverage , keep it up. Chris, I heard you lost first game by one try - make the next one a win. Hope Robbin Island is one for tomorrow. Good luck for the next game boys.
Pity it wasn't Mark Hughes on the flight !
C Ya soon.
Nick - We are off on holiday tomorrow, so will not see this blog for a while, but Marcus will watch it and keep us up to date. We hope you are enjoying the tour and have not broken anything!
Love from Mum and Dad
Hi Tom, great to get your text and hear that you are having such a great experience. Seems very quiet here without you! Find out how to get a phone card (e.g. see Will S)and phone us tomorrow night if possible. If not, good luck for the match on Sunday and look after yourself. Take care, talk to you soon. Love and hugs from Mum, Dad, loz and Luke. xxx
What fabulous photos with the children, thanks Simon for keeping us in touch! Hope the game went well today, wish we could be there even just to see just 1 game!!! Hi to everyone, love & miss ya Chris, what a fantastic experience, bet you must all be having a fab time! lotsa love mum, dad & han x x x
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