The trip has been truly amazing so far.  I have enjoyed each experience that we have had.  We have seen some of the most beautiful natural sights in the world such as Cape Point where we spent the entire day today. I have loved the people of South Africa.  We are staying in host homes,  thus we have the fullest opportunity to be immersed in the life of the people here.  I can truly say that my favorite part of who the people are is their authencity.  The South Africans that I have been able to visit are inviting, they are giving and open, they are not pressured to be anything other than who they are.  Again, they are genuine and generous with their lives, their time and their homeland.  They are proud of the land here. 

My favorite and most meaningful experience so far has been sharing the Eucharist with the Archbishop.  The environment that we took communion in was intimate and sacred.  People from all over the world were present at the service (about 60).  Some were from Germany, Australia, U.S., South Africa, Sweden and England.  I felt a familiarity with the communion service and very connected to a common life with people from around the globe!  Archbishop Tutu was open and personal, formal yet down to earth.  He was humorous in his service yet was respectful of the service and others.  After it all, he invited us to breakfast!  He was superb!

Pamela Hendricks

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