The Apartheid Museum

We went to the Apartheid Museum in Joburg. We learned a TON about what South Africa was like before, during, and after Apartheid.

Apartheid: The system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race in force in South Africa. 1948-1991.

Apartheid ended in 1994...only 15 years ago. The country has come a long way since then.

"To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that enhances the freedom of others." Nelson Mandela

There was a Nelson Mandela exhibit there too. It gave the life story of Madiba including all of the triumphs and tragedies.

Dance Contest

Abbot Laboratories hosted their year-end party with a dance contest by its Humira patients. There were 6 contestants, 3 from Cape Town, 1 from Joburg, 1 from Pretoria, and 1 from Durban (me!)

John and Tasha arriving on the red carpet.

The band that opened the show and ended the party. They were great!

Emcee Darren Scott from East Coast Radio

His co-host and judge ''Beauty"
My dance!

I didn't win, but I had lots of fun!

Me and my dance partner, Armand
All of the participants doing the Humira Dance--'Are we human or are we dancer' by the Killers.

John, Natasha & Amanda

Twins? No, just sisters.

The beautiful flowers I got.

I was so glad that Tasha and John could come and watch!

The Garver's Arrive!

After 24+ hours in transit, John and Natasha arrived in Joburg! We had lots of fun at the pool, the casino, and at the dance contest. I'll meet up with them again in Cape Town next weekend. I hope that they aren't too afraid of travelling around Africa by themselves!