the sustainable construction course im facilitating for the department of human settlements. SA, the sustainability institute and juta books. has so far been the most powerful teaching experience i have had since starting out as a draughting lecturer in 1994.
we have left the classroom and have moved onto site. a vegetable garden in khayalitsha - we have set out our trenches , dug them and have hand mixed and cast our foundations. i really enjoy going to work in my construction overall and gum boots -feeling part of a team is really great. after work i go for a coffee at an upmarket coffee shop in muizenberg - where a few sideways glances at my attire is very energising .
the humour and teamwork makes going to work a pleasure. - next week is going to be equally as exciting im sure. i really wish i spoke xhosa - it would make teaching easier.