We awoke to a spectacular day in Hamburg- sparkling river, long white beaches, rolling waves, fish eagle overhead!
It was a real privilege to visit the projects established in the area- the Gogo chicken hut and vegetable garden, the creche and after care centre, and the Keiskamma Art project. It is evident that their phenomenal success is partly attributed to the fact that the assistance is in support of the kinds of things that the locals really need. Help has come recognising their real needs and is not imposed "from the top".
In particular, The Keiskamma Art project is remarkable with beautiful, original and creative design and embroidery.
The indomitable David Lovric is the proud recipient of our "Zog the Frog" trophy today. This was awarded him by Paul Roux for getting the first puncture of the trip on today's test ride before the actual cycling of the tour began! He managed this despite having frog-green sludge in his self- sealing tubes. He also needed to borrow pedals from the locals due to shoe clip incompatibility with his borrowed bike- Go Dave!
The Kidzpositive Family Fund is dedicated to improving the health of HIV-positive children in Southern Africa. Our goal is to generate funds for the grassroots support of HIV/AIDS. Our aim is to become a regional source of financial support for organisations providing care for significant numbers of affected families. The name of the fund is inspired by the positive spirit and actions of these people.
Hi The Team (cyclists and backup)
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear of your safe trip and welcome in Hamburg. Congrats to the first 2 recipients of Zog the Frog trophy!! Enjoyed your entries so far and looking forward to updates from the field - hope all going well.
Kate
April 26th and no comment since the 24th. I can only imagine that the team is too bombed out to do anything other than collapse into bed at the end of their day .... what a bunch of whimps! .... whatever, I am still filled with admiration for your feats ... and seats? Keep going ... as they say for the world ... the end is nigh!
ReplyDeleteBrian