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On second march 2013 we took a trip to Polokwane showground. When we arrived there it was very rainy so we decided to stay under a roof. After we took a walk and we got to South African Defense Force, they showed us some cocaine and told us that is was illegal. In the SADF tent, we got into the military health service, we learnt about wounds and diseases. After that we got to Hall D were we learnt about some history and culture and about Polokwanes 4 museums.They told us about the Irish house were you can find information about Nelson Mandela and Albert Lutali, they also said that the museum Dutch church was built in 1986 and it is still existing today. We have learnt how African women lived and what they did back in time and they showed us some African tools. Then we went to Disaster management, they told us about certain diseases that can affect animals, like rabies, and they gave us gifts. After that we got to the South African Police, they told us about police career, how to become a police and that you were not allowed to have tattoos if you wanted to be a police. Then we had some lunch and after thereafter we were all together and went to Eskom, we learned about electricity and how it is made and produced. When we were done at Eskom we went to look at the big five, but it was not alive! Then we decided to look at some domestic animals at ARC-Animal production institute, we saw hens, chickens, goats, sheeps and cows. That was the last thing we did, we have learnt and enjoyed a lot, we had so much fun!
Today was the first day at the school for Simone; she was going to meet all the teachers and learners. When Jälla got there, everybody was waiting and they sang a song. Everyone from Jälla said their names and walked through all classrooms to say hi. After that we changed clothes and started to work in the school garden. We planted trees and we used spades to dig in the ground. Simone have introduced herself to Dolly’s friends, they are friendly and kind. Then we had lunch, we were sitting down, watching other students playing games, the Swedish students taught Lekothas students a Swedish game called the clap game. After that we walked around the school area, we compared how it looked toward Sweden, Jälla. We went back to the garden and we had some photos and talked to the school learners. We danced funny and sang some songs, we had a lot of fun and we learnt and enjoyed a lot!
Today we haven´t been together at all, just said hi and took a few photos but nothing more. Dolly has been studying until lunch and Simone was cooking the lunch together with Amanda, Ida and Rebecca. After lunch we played some soccer, first up was the Swedish girls against the South African girls, it ended 0-0, it was a very exciting game. Then the boys played, in the Swedish team there only was two Swedish boys and the rest were from Lekotha, they lost with 1-0. Dolly wasn´t playing but Simone was, it have been a fun day!
Today it was culture day and it rained all morning, Simone didn´t do anything until 10 o´clock but Dolly was in her class. Then the culture day began, first some teachers and learners from Lekotha gave speeches and African poems. The teachers and learners from Jälla were performing some traditional songs from Sweden and a little medley of Swedish music export songs and dancing. Then we got to see traditional African dance, really fun. Simone and some of the others from Jälla has joined the African adult dance. After that it was party! Last a few teachers and the principal from Lekotha gave speeches and we ended with a prayer, for our food. After lunch the party was everywhere, people were dancing and singing and having fun. Simone had to take a lot of pictures with the learners from Lekotha and she cried when she had to leave the school.
Today we have been on two museums, the first on was Bakoni Malapa were we learnt a bunch of things about African history and how they lived back in the days. We have seen traditional utensils and houses that were really small; we got to try traditional clothes who were made of animal skins. We saw old weapons and they also showed us how to make a fire. Alfred dressed up as a real warrior and ran around like he was hunting, it was fun to see. We got to go inside the kings house and the guide told us a lot of fun fact.
The second museum was The Irish House were we got to learn about Nelson Mandela and Albert Lutali during the time of apartheid. We learnt that Mandela was in prison before he became the first black president of South Africa. Albert and Nelson were too close to each other, they gave different but many speeches to set South Africans free. They even fought for us to live in a smooth freedom. We also learnt a lot about Mapungubje, the place of Jackal that was found in 1934, a place where they have found gold a long time ago. We learnt about king Sikhukhure, they told us that he was killed by his stepbrother during their fight. We got some information about Peter Mokaba stadium that has been named after Peter Mokaba, he was an athlete and a leader. We learnt about South African history and about the apartheid time until they were set free. We have enjoyed and learnt a lot of good stuff, and we ate some lunch and wrote our reports at Bolivia Lodge.
Today we were at Potteries’ church in Polokwane at Ivy Park, near Snake Park. They welcomed us and we were like VIP´s, I mean very special. They were honored to have us there and they started by singing, it was really entertaining. After that we prayed. Some people were surprised and very glad to see us, Pastor Koma was very glad to have us in his service. He called Mr. Ramonyai to introduce us and Anna said how happy we were to be there and that we had to leave earlier. They sang another song and we danced and after that we had to leave, but before we left we took some group photos. We have enjoyed a lot and it was very good to learn new things, we did appreciate that.
Today we were going on a safari! The students from Lekotha came about 9 o´clock and while we waited on the safari jeeps we played some games. We left the hotel 10.30 and we started our safari. First we saw zebras and impalas in groups of maybe 5-15 in each group. After that we saw bless bocks, both white and brown ones, we also saw a lot of kudus, females and males. The males have big twisted horns and the females just have big ears. Then we saw a lion far, far away and we saw some ostriches to. Then it was time for lunch at another ranch, we ate three meals, a starter, a main course and a dessert, it was really good and tasty. After lunch we took a swim in a warm swimming pool and the Swedish learners tried to teach the learners from Lekotha to swim. Last we went to the lion walk, we saw hyenas and 3 big, male lions. We also got to see a few female lions and we took photos with three 10 month old lions. Then we got to feed and hold four super cute lion cubs, we wanted to bring them home! “They were the cutest things I’ve ever seen!” said Simone. The nature reserve was big and looked good, there was no garbage in the reserve and the animals looked like they were feeling well. This was for sure better than both of the animal parks we visited a few days ago. When we got back to Wild Thingz Ranch we wrote our reports and then we ate dinner together. Everybody cried, because this was the last day together before the Swedish learners and teachers were going home. It was the hardest day ever, nobody wanted to leave and everybody cried and hugged each other.
Names: Simone Kylin and Dolly Nawa
Rapporter
On second march 2013 we took a trip to Polokwane showground. When we arrived there it was very rainy so we decided to stay under a roof. After we took a walk and we got to South African Defense Force, they showed us some cocaine and told us that is was illegal. In the SADF tent, we got into the military health service, we learnt about wounds and diseases. After that we got to Hall D were we learnt about some history and culture and about Polokwanes 4 museums.They told us about the Irish house were you can find information about Nelson Mandela and Albert Lutali, they also said that the museum Dutch church was built in 1986 and it is still existing today. We have learnt how African women lived and what they did back in time and they showed us some African tools. Then we went to Disaster management, they told us about certain diseases that can affect animals, like rabies, and they gave us gifts. After that we got to the South African Police, they told us about police career, how to become a police and that you were not allowed to have tattoos if you wanted to be a police. Then we had some lunch and after thereafter we were all together and went to Eskom, we learned about electricity and how it is made and produced. When we were done at Eskom we went to look at the big five, but it was not alive! Then we decided to look at some domestic animals at ARC-Animal production institute, we saw hens, chickens, goats, sheeps and cows. That was the last thing we did, we have learnt and enjoyed a lot, we had so much fun!
Today was the first day at the school for Simone; she was going to meet all the teachers and learners. When Jälla got there, everybody was waiting and they sang a song. Everyone from Jälla said their names and walked through all classrooms to say hi. After that we changed clothes and started to work in the school garden. We planted trees and we used spades to dig in the ground. Simone have introduced herself to Dolly’s friends, they are friendly and kind. Then we had lunch, we were sitting down, watching other students playing games, the Swedish students taught Lekothas students a Swedish game called the clap game. After that we walked around the school area, we compared how it looked toward Sweden, Jälla. We went back to the garden and we had some photos and talked to the school learners. We danced funny and sang some songs, we had a lot of fun and we learnt and enjoyed a lot!
Today we haven´t been together at all, just said hi and took a few photos but nothing more. Dolly has been studying until lunch and Simone was cooking the lunch together with Amanda, Ida and Rebecca. After lunch we played some soccer, first up was the Swedish girls against the South African girls, it ended 0-0, it was a very exciting game. Then the boys played, in the Swedish team there only was two Swedish boys and the rest were from Lekotha, they lost with 1-0. Dolly wasn´t playing but Simone was, it have been a fun day!
Today it was culture day and it rained all morning, Simone didn´t do anything until 10 o´clock but Dolly was in her class. Then the culture day began, first some teachers and learners from Lekotha gave speeches and African poems. The teachers and learners from Jälla were performing some traditional songs from Sweden and a little medley of Swedish music export songs and dancing. Then we got to see traditional African dance, really fun. Simone and some of the others from Jälla has joined the African adult dance. After that it was party! Last a few teachers and the principal from Lekotha gave speeches and we ended with a prayer, for our food. After lunch the party was everywhere, people were dancing and singing and having fun. Simone had to take a lot of pictures with the learners from Lekotha and she cried when she had to leave the school.
Today we have been on two museums, the first on was Bakoni Malapa were we learnt a bunch of things about African history and how they lived back in the days. We have seen traditional utensils and houses that were really small; we got to try traditional clothes who were made of animal skins. We saw old weapons and they also showed us how to make a fire. Alfred dressed up as a real warrior and ran around like he was hunting, it was fun to see. We got to go inside the kings house and the guide told us a lot of fun fact.
The second museum was The Irish House were we got to learn about Nelson Mandela and Albert Lutali during the time of apartheid. We learnt that Mandela was in prison before he became the first black president of South Africa. Albert and Nelson were too close to each other, they gave different but many speeches to set South Africans free. They even fought for us to live in a smooth freedom. We also learnt a lot about Mapungubje, the place of Jackal that was found in 1934, a place where they have found gold a long time ago. We learnt about king Sikhukhure, they told us that he was killed by his stepbrother during their fight. We got some information about Peter Mokaba stadium that has been named after Peter Mokaba, he was an athlete and a leader. We learnt about South African history and about the apartheid time until they were set free. We have enjoyed and learnt a lot of good stuff, and we ate some lunch and wrote our reports at Bolivia Lodge.
Today we were at Potteries’ church in Polokwane at Ivy Park, near Snake Park. They welcomed us and we were like VIP´s, I mean very special. They were honored to have us there and they started by singing, it was really entertaining. After that we prayed. Some people were surprised and very glad to see us, Pastor Koma was very glad to have us in his service. He called Mr. Ramonyai to introduce us and Anna said how happy we were to be there and that we had to leave earlier. They sang another song and we danced and after that we had to leave, but before we left we took some group photos. We have enjoyed a lot and it was very good to learn new things, we did appreciate that.
Today we were going on a safari! The students from Lekotha came about 9 o´clock and while we waited on the safari jeeps we played some games. We left the hotel 10.30 and we started our safari. First we saw zebras and impalas in groups of maybe 5-15 in each group. After that we saw bless bocks, both white and brown ones, we also saw a lot of kudus, females and males. The males have big twisted horns and the females just have big ears. Then we saw a lion far, far away and we saw some ostriches to. Then it was time for lunch at another ranch, we ate three meals, a starter, a main course and a dessert, it was really good and tasty. After lunch we took a swim in a warm swimming pool and the Swedish learners tried to teach the learners from Lekotha to swim. Last we went to the lion walk, we saw hyenas and 3 big, male lions. We also got to see a few female lions and we took photos with three 10 month old lions. Then we got to feed and hold four super cute lion cubs, we wanted to bring them home! “They were the cutest things I’ve ever seen!” said Simone. The nature reserve was big and looked good, there was no garbage in the reserve and the animals looked like they were feeling well. This was for sure better than both of the animal parks we visited a few days ago. When we got back to Wild Thingz Ranch we wrote our reports and then we ate dinner together. Everybody cried, because this was the last day together before the Swedish learners and teachers were going home. It was the hardest day ever, nobody wanted to leave and everybody cried and hugged each other.
Names: Simone Kylin and Dolly Nawa
