Some groups were fortunate enough to have some wonderful sightings like a black stork, monitor lizard, hippo, rhino and lion. In the end all agreed that just spending some time drinking in the scenic beauty of the Waterberg Mountains and valleys, were more than adequate reward for the hours on the back of the vehicle.

After yet another steep drive up the Yellowwood Gorge, delegates were treated to a lunch of cold meat and vegetables, under the ever watchful eyes of the game rangers and Ubungani Field Officers.

The afternoon was spent doing an intensive Water Quality Audit, and although delegates started the ‘search’ rather hesitantly due to the cold water, everybody became actively involved as soon as their natural curiosity took over. This experience equipped delegates with the knowledge and skill to make an educated assessment of water quality back in their own countries. Jocy, from Taiwan, remarked the following about the water study: “The water research was pretty fun; most of the boys were good at catching. The thing that surprised me is that even me can catch a fast swimming bug. I am glad to find an extra talent!”            

Back at camp, just before dinner, it was time for Vietnam to do their mapping. The rather sensitive issue of the Vietnam War, as well as the conflict between Vietnam and China in the late 70’s, set off an in depth discussion by the delegates. One could only marvel at the depth and insight these young people showed during this discussion, and as Khan, a Vietnamese delegate remarked: “My opinion is to ‘let history goes’. You may not change to look at it, or to talk about it, but the most important thing is to have the courage to avoid doing the same problem and to look forward. We are friends. That’s what I see and I believe when I see India and Pakistan delegates do and share many things together. …I know what is good for our world, that is Friendship and Cultural Understanding…”