GapBreakers have arrived in Hout Bay, South Africa

View from Table Mountain

Playing with the Cheetah!

COUNTRY: Southern Africa (Swaziland, Mozambique & South Africa)
PROGRAM: GapBreak
PROJECT: Teaching & Care Work
WRITTEN BY: Bryar Hawkins

Hello Antipodeans!!

We have finally arrived in Hout Bay, Cape Town!

Our journey starts in St Lucia, a cute little town with beautiful weather, the first stop on our tour down the garden route. Our 2 days here were spent on the beach and shopping at local markets. From here we went to Durban, which was a stark contrast to say the least. Nothing like the small country towns in Swaziland, and we spent 2 days in city life at a great backpackers with loads of fun.
Next, the Baz Bus dropped us in Cinsta which was our favorite place on the whole trip! We got to play with Cheetah’s and Elephants and spent loads of time with the locals at the barefoot café (make sure you say HI to Brian from us!).
From here to Tsikamma. We were a bit worried we might get bored with 3 days here, however, little did we know the Billabong Pro at Jeffery’s Bay – a world Class Surf Tournament – was waiting for us just down the road – with $1.50 cocktails!!!!!!!

Next Izzy jumped off a bridge … snaps for Izzy (The highest bungee in the world)!

After 12 hours on the Baz Bus we finally arrived in Cape Town, where we had the weekend to relax and explore Long Street before a day of sightseeing on the big red bus.

We now have 2 weeks left of volunteering in Hout Bay – at 3 different preschools – Jelly Tots, Starfish and Angels, and Little Angels. Our experience in the townships in Cape Town is going to be different to Swaziland – a very contrasted environment, the disparity between rich and poor is very in your face, however kids are kids wherever you go, everyday is fulfilling when you get to spend your time working with amazingly resilient children who smile no matter what.


Catch you next time, after we go shark cage diving… No big deal…