Here we are in Acacia Park, a gated collection of chalets and campsites just on the outskirts of Thohoyandou in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The sun is going down as we put the chicken legs we bought at the local SHOPRITE on the grill. We still haven’t seen any of the monkeys that allegedly scour the camp for leftover food, but we won’t be taking any chances tonight.
The group was up before the sun yesterday, each of us cursing our inability to adjust to the time difference. After picking up our two trusty Nissan Tiidas (similar to a Toyota Prius), we took a quick trip to South Africa’s version of Wal-Mart (called Game) to pick up those last little odds and ends before heading north. If we thought getting used to crossing the road was difficult, figuring out how to drive on the left-hand side was a whole new ballgame. The lax enforcement or even nonexistence of traffic laws did not help. Major highways seem to be no more than an automotive free-for-all with nothing separating us from oncoming traffic but a barely visible, dashed white line.
Knowing parents are reading this, we will leave any further details to future conversations between parents and their own son. Let’s just say what would be considered a two lane road in America is no less than four lanes wide in South Africa. I guess they know how to get the most utility out of everything.
Not to worry, we all arrived safely and in one piece. We even saw a giraffe on the way. The atmosphere of this place cannot be put into words. People walk up, down, and across the street, dodging cars while carrying thirty pound bags on their heads. Sidewalk shops bustle with activity, and the students play cricket in the streets on campus. Monday, we begin our orientation with the students at the University of Venda. Until then we will be attempting to assimilate into the culture.
At this point the sun went down hours ago, and we are all relaxing around a fire we built on top of the grill. Still no monkeys in sight, but maybe these chicken bones will lure them in.
-- Durty Dan and the Boys
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