“Parkrun is a collection of 5-kilometre (3.1 mi) running events that take place every Saturday morning at over 1,400 locations in twenty-three countries across five continents.” Wikipedia I totally forgot about the parkrun that takes place in the Botanical Gardens every Saturday, and having not got out for my daily run for a while I…
April 26: Happy varsity memories
“The people you live with at college, those first roommates often are people you’re still friends with the rest of your life.” Richard Linklater My trip back to Grahamstown to visit my Dad brought back many happy memories, both of school, and varsity. I am blessed to be living within 400 miles of one of…
April 25: Makanda clinics
‘The power of community to create health is far greater than any physician, clinic or hospital.’ Mark Hyman I am so pleased to be here to witness the power of the community where my Dad and Aunt are living in Makanda. They still have help from local doctors who have referred my dad to a…
April 24: Collecting rainwater out of necessity
‘Out of the fires of desperation burn hope and solidarity.’ Sharan Burrow Desperate times call for desperate measures. The water situation in Makanda is so drastic that most places have enormous water tanks collecting what little rainwater there is for the necessities…such as flushing the toilet. For three days in a row we have had…
April 23: Enjoying Pacific views
‘I think we need to do some deep soul searching about what’s important in our lives and renew our spirit and our spiritual thinking, whether it’s through faith-based religion or just through loving nature or helping your fellow man.’ Louie Schwartzberg I happened to steal this pic from Girlchild1’s insta….what better place to take in…