Day 7- Volksrust to Newcastle- A little tired and a few blisters later we arrive into KwaZulu Natal! We cannot believe we have been doing this for a week now. The day started off a little later as we were all staying with different host families in Newcastle. We had to drive back to Volksrust to complete our last 55km into Newcastle. Taking it easy and enjoying the scenery we arrived into Newcastle around 16:00, and then waited for the Newcastle Rotaractors to join with us the last bit into town. At 16:30 the other Rotaractors arrived with traffic police and we were set to make our "official" entry into Newcastle. The day was very cold and rainy and each one of us was cold and wet but overall in good spirits when we were joined for the last strech. The day went by quickly, but along the way we were continously surprised by the beauty of KwaZulu Natal. Passing houses with no running water or electricity, boys playing soccer and women fetching water we were once again reminded of how remarkable this journey was. There are so many stories to tell. The day concluded with a fantastic braai hosted by Morne, the President of the Rotary Club of Newcastle. Nothing like good food and discussion to end a day.
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