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Sr. Elaine’s Mission to Limpopo, South Africa

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Here are some pictures from Sister Elaine Davia’s mission trip to Limpopo, South Africa. CLICK HERE to read the story of her mission visit.

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: Cougar State Park
Photo by Sr. Elaine Davia, CBS

: One of the tame lions at the Cougar State Park

: At Potholes State Park
Photo by Sr. Elaine Davia, CBS

: Potholes State Park
Photo by Sr. Elaine Davia, CBS

: Potholes State Park
Photo by Sr. Elaine Davia, CBS

: Potholes State Park
Photo by Sr. Elaine Davia, CBS

: Some of the Rondavals
Photo by Sr. Elaine Davia, CBS

: Potholes State Park
Photo by Sr. Elaine Davia, CBS

: Me sitting in front of a Rondaval

: Houses in one of the townships
Photo by Sr. Elaine Davia, CBS

: Houses in the townships
Photo by Sr. Elaine Davia, CBS

: Houses in the townships
Photo by Sr. Elaine Davia, CBS

: Sr. Nora and I were visiting some families in the townships
Photo by Sr. Elaine Davia, CBS

: Children of the townships
These were groups of kids in the townships. Kids love to get their pictures taken. Photo by Sr. Elaine Davia, CBS

: Children in the townships
They loved getting their photo taken, even if they won't ever see the actual photo. Photo by Sr. Elaine Davia, CBS

: Shelter for the Adult Refugees of Zimbabwe
Fixing the stew for the men at the refugee shelter for the refugees from Zimbabwe. Photo by Sr. Elaine Davia, CBS

: Taking food to the Adult Refugee Shelter
Loading the food in the back of the van to take to the shelter. Photo by Sr. Elaine Davia, CBS

: St. Theresa's Homeless Shelter for Young Refugees from Zimbabwe
Young men at the St. Theresa's homeless shelter. The young refugees from Zimbabwe are eating a meal. Photo by Sr. Elaine Davia, CBS

: St. Theresa's Homeless Shelter for Young Refugees from Zimbabwe
Young men at the St. Theresa's homeless shelter. The young refugees from Zimbabwe are eating a meal. Photo by Sr. Elaine Davia, CBS

: St. Theresa's Homeless Shelter for Young Refugees from Zimbabwe
Timothy, in blue, with Sr. Randani, teaching the boys how to cook Pap from maize (cornmeal). Photo by Sr. Elaine Davia, CBS

: St. Theresa's Homeless Shelter for Young Refugees from Zimbabwe
Timothy, in blue, with Sr. Randani, teaching the boys how to cook Pap from maize (cornmeal). Photo by Sr. Elaine Davia, CBS

: St. Theresa's Homeless Shelter for Young Refugees from Zimbabwe
Timothy, in blue, with Sr. Randani, teaching the boys how to cook Pap from maize (cornmeal). Photo by Sr. Elaine Davia, CBS

: St. Theresa's Homeless Shelter for Young Refugees from Zimbabwe
Timothy with some of the young refugees from Zimbabwe. Photo by Sr. Elaine Davia, CBS

: Day of Reconciliation Celebration
On Day of Reconciliation, December 17th, they had a special celebration at the church all day for the orphans. We all had a picnic and played games. I taught the children how to play the Hokey Pokey. Photo by Sr. Elaine Davia, CBS

: Day of Reconciliation Celebration
Day of Reconcilation celebration. The women are fixing the food for the children. Photo by Sr. Elaine Davia, CBS

: Catechism Class
This was at Sr. Nora and Roses Catechism class. They were demonstrating South African dances for me. Photo by Sr. Elaine Davia, CBS

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World AIDS Day | Sisters of Bon Secours -- December 1st, 2010 at 7:40 pm

[...] CLICK HERE for Sr. Elaine’s album CLICK HERE for Sr. Vicky’s album [...]

Poker American -- May 7th, 2012 at 6:04 pm

Unglaublich! Das hatte ich niemals geglaubt

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