Sea, sun and fun for visiting ‘gogos’
The lively group of grannies slipped into their swimming costumes and, for the first time ever, hit the waves.
Port Edward was abuzz recently with abo grannie (grannies) in town looking to have the best time of their lives.
Whether you can afford to buy an expensive lunch or just have enough for an ice cream, there’s no denying that being at the beach is a special experience.
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Recently the grannies, all the way from a Johannesburg informal settlement, were treated to a vacation, courtesy of the Winnie Mabaso Foundation, and Port Edward was their destination of choice.
The lively group of grannies slipped into their swimming costumes and, for the first time ever, hit the waves.
The excitement and joy reminded me that truly, the things we take for granted mean the world to others.
Photo: Winnie Mabaso Foundation
What better way for them to end the year than by partying up a storm for a week and visiting some of our local beauty spots to brag about back home?
Lisa Ashton from the foundation said their enjoyment was wonderful to see.
“Our ladies (and papa) have had the trip of a lifetime, filled with laughter, love and a bucket full of memories – trips to a crocodile farm, a coffee plantation, zip lining, crazy golf, crabbing, campfires, talent shows and of course their first experience of the ocean.”
Photo: Winnie Mabaso Foundation
And what’s a visit to the ocean without seawater?
In my culture, seawater is very important, for many reasons, as it’s believed to have both protective and healing powers.
For this reason, the grannies filled every container they could find with sand and seawater to take home.
“They will place four bottles around their homes, one at each corner.
Some will add it to their washing water and others will sip it if they are sick.
Photo: Winnie Mabaso Foundation
“A lovey time was had, but the week raced by too quickly,” said Ms Ashton.
The Foundation was established to support vulnerable and orphaned children, especially those living with HIV.
Over the years its work has extended to encompass the underprivileged of all ages, from babies to grannies.
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