Outposts South Africa Expeditioners return with many special memories of their exciting adventures & experiences

Just before leaving for home the Expeditioners completed their 
Community Project & Voluntary Work in Kosi Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. 
Here's the final report from expedition leader Tom - along with 
some photos and a 'thank you' letter from school's Principal. 

Thank you letter from Principal and all staff at Threlfall Primary School: 

Outposts Open Expedition to South Africa.

Read the full expedition blog here!

Traditional dancing

The whole school turned out to thank us

Wonderful show put on for expeditioners as a thank you from 
the whole school. Cultural visit proves an eye-opener!

Expedition leader Tom's final report from South Africa:

Project complete! The team spent the first part of the morning tidying
up the inside of the building and generally getting it ready to handover
to the school, by mid morning everything was in place and we awaited
the arrival of the students. As soon as the break time bell sounded
hundreds of students descended on the grassy area outside 

the hall, they put on a great show with acts including kindergarten rap,
traditional dance and poetry.

Formalities complete the team handed out numerous gifts brought over from home and all were very gratefully received.

Newly painted blackboard put to good use

After a quick lunch we walked out to one of the homesteads for a cultural visit,
a formal bowed greeting on approach had us welcomed with open arms.
All traditional customs were observed with the boys sat on benches and the
girls on the floor, our host talked through the family values, way of life and
 the making of Palm wine with members of the team trying a small sip of the

interesting liquid!

With the last day of the project complete everyone took the opportunity to
relax before a delicious fish supper and bed.

Tomorrow will see a relaxed day spent down on the white sands 
of the bay before our final night in Africa! - Tom