ORIENTATION LEADING UP TO DATE OF DEPARTURE
Aspects of orientation: Time management, preparation by the previous delegates, research at the museum, Democracy- by Ravi Pillay, HIV and Aids by Toffie Khumalo and general preparation on being good ambassadors for our town and country. Packing and luggage weight and size were also highlighted by Lynne Footit. Confirmation of membership by schools and delegates.
FEELINGS OF THE DELEGATES
Joe: The passport issue was a major logistical preparation.Three of the four had not traveled internationally before.
Sizwe: Very excited to be traveling by plane for the first time.
Prenesen: Looking forward to meeting people from other countries.
Gulshera: To reconnect with all all projects, partnerships and identify a way forward. To deepen understanding of Time Travel, Global Supplement and Folkbilding. To promote Oskarhsamn and Port Shepstone co-operation. To finalise school project between Soderhamn and Ugu. Have discussion on Triangle/ Democracy projects. Re-establish many links and meet with friends over a decade of co-operation.
As usual, Pauline wishing the delegation Bon Voyage. Much Appreciated.
THE DEPARTURE FOR SWEDEN (3 MAY 2009). Agreed to meet at Biltong and Braai at 10am. Rain and Sizwe’s car trouble caused nervousness.Made it to Durban on time. Checking in process went smoothly. Families were present to see us off.
Flight 1: British Airways commissioned Comair flight at 13h30 from DBN to JHB.Challenge encounted when main luggage was switched with hand luggage (Joe) and this had to be rectified.
Flight 2: JHB to Munich with SAA Airbus Checked in early and had time to relax. Boarded flight at 20h40. Sizwe was very excited and couldn't sleep because of excitement.
Flight 3: Munich to Arlanda, North of Stockholm. Collected luggage and were relieved that all luggage arrived. Pink ribbons around bags proved to be an important factor when identifying and collecting bags in a hurry. Then rushed of to collect train tickets from Sky City.Made our way down to the subway, and cold conditions greeted us. Confirmed our tickets and destination with other passengers. Getting our 7 bags onto the train was a mammoth task. Gulshera could not carry her bags as her right arm was injured a few days prior to departure.
Our 2 days from 4 to 6 at Soderhamn was a programme on its own, very intense, educational and exciting . For a comprehensive report, view at http://www.swedensapartnership.blogspot.com/
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