Second Group Visit To Kruger And Kodumela

The 2009 visit to South Africa followed the same format as the 2007 visit; a self-funded group of Choko supporters spent a few days in the Kruger National Park before travelling to Hazyview where we once again enjoyed the generous hospitality of the Rissington Inn. Owner Chris Harvie kept us up to date with news and views about the general election which was held on April 22nd, the second day of our visit to Kodumela.

We spent three days visiting schools, individual homes and a place very dear to our hearts ~ the Special Needs Centre which we worked so hard to raise money for in 2008. The new building is well under way and should be finsihed by the end of June; all the equipment for it is in storage so as soon as the actual building work is finished the young people who currently have so little, will have a wonderful new place to meet every day.

We were able to renew friendships made two years ago; it was so good to see Ledile, Maite, Cedric, Mrs. Letsoalo, Mosie, Rosina.......

Our last day together was a leisurely time spent in and around the hotel before a farewell supper. The next day saw everyone drift away to their next destination; some went home and some went to other parts of South Africa for a few days holiday.

The following pages are a brief account of the three days we spent in Kodumela. It would take a huge amount of space to include every detail so if you would like to know more about the trip, any of the places we visited or Choko itself, please
get in touch and we will do our best to answer your questions.

There are lots of pictures in the photo gallery.