Yesterday we were finally able to get to Robben Island, the home of Nelson Mandela for 19 years. It was not what I expected, though I'm not sure what I did expect. It's a barren place, with low growing shrubbery. We did a tour of the maximum security prison and then a bus tour of the island. While we were marched past Mandela's prison cell in strict "look and snap a photo fashion" I still found the experience very moving.
The cells are two meters square. It took only three small steps to get from end to end. Prisoners spent 16 hours a day in those cells.
The cells are two meters square. It took only three small steps to get from end to end. Prisoners spent 16 hours a day in those cells.
Today was suppose to be whale watching, but it was canceled due to rain. Tomorrow I may not be able to post, as we are all helping to rebuild a school in the township. I should have pictures on Tuesday, though.