Morgan on being welcomed to Ocean View

This past weekend we spent Thursday through Sunday in a community called Ocean View, arranged through a program that can be found here:
http://www.volunteermzansiafrika.com/home-stay/.

During my stay, I learned that Ocean View is the type of place full of hidden secrets. From the outside looking in I remember being a little concerned with where we would be spending our weekend. Chantel, the woman who organized our trip, had continually warned us about dressing appropriately, i.e. wearing pants and no shorts, to keep our bags and cameras with us at all times, and general safety precautions. I remember feeling concerned on Thursday when we had arrived at our destination. What I remember feeling on Sunday is sadness- to be leaving such a welcoming and close-knit community that really felt like home. Ocean View is the type of place that welcomes visitors with open arms and is causing my heart to fight with my mind to figure out when I can go back.