It's really sad and a bit shocking how some parts of South Africa still live in such a backward (for lack of a better word) lifestyle. I get that churches are seperated racially for the maximum communication benefits, but the segregation that is still prevalent in these places is really disheartening. You would swear we aren't living in the year 2010.
I love that we were subtly forced to do this, or else I would have never been exposed to the harsh realities that exist right in front of me.
The eastern cape still needs A LOT of work, and sadly I don't think this is the only place in the country were situations such as these still exist.
Every bench in the White part of the Salem Church had 2 Bibles.
These pigs are being farmed by an elder in Salem, Richard.
Think it's so cool that I captured the drop before it fell on the rock..
This resevoir has clearly been dried up for sometime, had to climb up, holding on to a pipe to get this iffy shot.
This is an example of their current toilet system. Long Drops are not cool, no matter who you are.
One of the many informal settlements mushrooming in Seven Fountains.
Richard's (pig owner) crib
Another example of their homes
This is where one family keeps their chickens.
Leaking water holder
A puddle of green, algea infested water near the shop and next to the room where the kids play..
I love these two pics :)
The lock outside Salem's Churches
Why didn't we end up going into the 'black' church... tsk tsk
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