Today, Martha and Notemba, two of the foot soldiers that we have worked with during our time here, took Matt and me to Mzoli’s Place, a braai in Guguletu. For those not in the know, a braai (Dutch) is a barbeque-type restaurant found here in South Africa. They are also found in other African countries, just called something else. Anyways, Mzoli’s is a really famous braai here in Cape Town, and is apparently quite the tourist stop. Regardless of this, the food is delicious and reasonably price (many of the touristy places we’ve eaten at cannot make these claims).
Joining us there were some of the other foot soldiers, such as Mildred and Jabu, and a few other guests of theirs. It was a great time; I really enjoyed hanging out with these men and women. They have given a lot of their own personal time to help us with our project, and to have them treat us to this experience was also very honoring.
Anyway, now that that is out of the way, I’m sure everyone wants to know about the braai experience. Well, it was awesome. We got there, and Notemba was the first to meet us. She took Matt and I to a local liquor store and bought us a six-pack of beer each (I was going to have Coke, but, apparently “young people drink beer here”). After we had our spirits lifted, we returned back to Mzoli’s and waited for everyone else to show up.
After Martha showed up, she and Notemba took us inside the butchery-area where we ordered our food. As you can see from the pictures, Mzoli’s offers chicken, pork, lamb, and beef. Martha ordered us a large amount of sausage, pork, and lamb, as well as some pap (cornmeal mixed with water). The food was spectacular.
It is worth pointing out that, instead of working today, Matt and I gorged ourselves on meet and beer. I think most Fridays should work this way; it would definitely make for a happier office. Well, my friends, that’s all for now. I’m tired, and I have to get up early in the morning as we are going whale watching in Hermanus, SA. Good night!!!
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