The experience as a whole went above and beyond any expectations I had. I encourage anyone and every one to challenge themselves and do what I did.
2/13
Entrance to the Mount Nelson Hotel, one of the nicest hotels in Cape Town.
3/13
High-tea at the Mount Nelson Hotel.
4/13
The kitchen of one of the program houses.
5/13
Statement against Xenophobia by the Scalabrini Refugee Centre of Cape Town. Xenophobia is a big problem in South Africa and culminated in the violent attacks of 2008.
6/13
Serving drinks at the Scalabrini Centre’s World Refugee Day.
7/13
Two interns with Pastor John, a former homeless man who now does motivational talks for teens and homeless people.
8/13
Three ELI interns on their way to Kruger National Park.
9/13
Two ELI-ers doing a Cheetah encounter in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
10/13
After a long hike up Lion’s Head in Cape Town, South Africa; Table Mountain in the background.
11/13
Getting ready to go cage diving in the freezing cold water with Great White Sharks in Gansbaai, South Africa.
12/13
With a beautiful South African girl while touring the Langa township.
13/13
Three ELI volunteers spending their free time in South Africa volunteering at the St Josephs Orphanage.