South Africa: Through My Eyes

This trip to South Africa with ISV is the experience of a lifetime. Hands down the best decision I have ever made in my life. A well-organized trip that provided me with an amazing opportunity. We did two weeks worth of volunteer work and then two weeks of adventure tour. During volunteer project we got the opportunity to work at five different schools...each day we woke up, had breakfast, went to a different school and provided them with an opportunity to have a gym class. We showed the teachers the different activities they could do with the kids and we played with the kids of all ages. Then we were given dinner after work and got to spend time with our friends! There was a great balance of work and free time. I developed such a passion for being with the kids that I was crying when I knew I had to leave. On adventure tour, we did amazing things! We got to go to Swaziland, Mozambique, Kruger National Park, and Blyde River Canyon! In Mozambique we got to take surf lessons, go scuba diving and snorkeling, ocean safari, and got to experience the interesting customs. In Swaziland we got to go adventure caving, and we visited an orphanage and donated lots of food and helped feed the children that day. In Kruger we went on a sunset game drive and a full day game drive! The things we saw were unbelievable and amazing. In Blyde River Canyon we got to go kloofing (a mix between cliff jumping and caving), we went tubing, and I chose to do paintball with some of my friends. The trip went by way to fast and the friendships I made are ones that will last me a lifetime! The children and people of South Africa changed my life in the most positive way! I loved everything about this trip and I left my heart in Africa