Guguletu

Comfort

Tonight I drove into Guguletu with Steve and Siviwe to plan out our trip to the Eastern Cape. Guguletu has a bit of a dubious history - one that's not so savory at times. But tonight it was a lot of fun. We went to a BBQ place where you choose your cut of meat in the front, ask some guy to grill it in the back, and grab some beers out of a shipping container (store) across the street. Before I knew it the place was turning into a huge party - guys with big sound systems were backed up to the awning and blasting house music (different than american house) and women were dancing everywhere. Steve, Siviwe and I backed up against a wall and enjoyed our beers and watched the happenings.

In the middle of this township, where I would never expect it, I met a BT Global Challenge sailor. This guy had these amazing stories about sailing around the world, cutting his crew mate's foot off to save the boat, weathering storms. No joke, it was crazy. This guy has been in the toughest sailing race in the world, and he's at this BBQ in Guguletu. Unbelievable. Gave me faith in humanity.