Dear Mr. Mason,
I am currently three months into my travels, of which the Bulkeley Evans Travel Scholarship has helped support. I am writing to update you on where I have been and the things I have had the opportunity to experience! Thus far, I have travelled to Ghana, Tanzania and South Africa for a month respectively and it has honestly been the most eye-opening few months and I believe I have really made the most of all that has been on offer to me.
In Ghana, one of the most memorable experiences was feeding the homeless in a nearby town. The evening started off as one of the most hectic and overwhelming experiences but once we managed to organise the kids in a local mosque where the adults couldn’t reach the kids to beat them, it became an increasing special experience and one I really can’t put into words.
In Tanzania, the scenery was so beautiful and the locals were some of the most grateful people I’ve met. Whilst volunteering in the school was hectic at times, being able to supply the school with whiteboards to replace their chalk boards was something the teachers would find invaluable I’m sure. I also had the opportunity to observe a local hospital, even managing to see a c-section in the operating theatre. Although I don’t plan on going into a medical field, being able to see a new life brought into this world was truly unforgettable and I was lucky enough to be surrounded by fellow volunteers who had fundraised money that was used to buy life-saving equipment.
In South Africa, the wildlife game reserve was so spectacular – seeing 4 out of the Big 5 all the while helping to monitor the animals and mend potholes/fences was a great balance. I then travelled to Cape Town, a bit of a change to the Africa I had experienced at the start of my travels! We went to a local township as well as helping out at a pre-school and the kids were so happy.
All of these experiences wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of the Bulkeley Evans Travel Scholarship so I am forever grateful. I have attached a few pictures below so I hope you can access them, and I look forward to updating you in a few months after my volunteering in Sri Lanka, India and Nepal !
