Small place with big hearts

by Wendy Sibeko (South Africa)

Making a local connection South Africa

Welcomed by a huge dumpsite, I immediately thought I was in for the worst experience of my life. A small town called Morgenzon at Mpumalanga,South Africa is my picked travel experience. This small town is a joining road for many cities and provinces, this immediately gave me a life lesson that no matter how belittled something is, it's still important. As I was getting inner and inner, there's an authentic bed & breakfast motel, not quite busy but a great sight to see. A small section is their town, with approximately ten shops and two fuel Garages. The location was quite big, a lot of small houses closesly together. The reception was the highlight, the people are happy spirited and spread positive energy. Children running around on the streets with no shoes on, you could see the happiness im their little brown and black eyes. Black families and white famalies living in peace and showing love to one another. As I engaged with some of the people, I realised thay even though it's not really a well of town, but the people love their place and they are very rich at heart. "Being in a small town is quite great because we all know another, less chances of crime and this helps with our relations as a community"- said one of the local members, you could see this by the way they were all united. The most activity every one enjoyed had to be partying, the people lived to groove and be happy. A small club called 'ebisini' was the most busy partying spot and people went there on a daily basis to have drinks and basically chill together. Most houses had their own vegetable gardens, they preferred growing their own vegetables so they know there are no additives in them. Young boys herd the cows and goats after school, they walk around following them and this kept them busy and helped them physically too as they considered it an exercise. Most families had chickens that were running around their yards during the day, young girls playing hop scotch and many more outdoor games after doing their chores. This was good for them physically and socially. Morgenzon also known as Sivukile is your typically small town, but with more positive spirit and friendliest reception. This place is the place to be!