Showing posts with label Robben Island Museum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Robben Island Museum. Show all posts

Friday, December 06, 2013

Dr. DeMartini Tribute to Nelson Mandela

Todd and I did a tour of  Robben Island  where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.

It was one of the most heart-wrenching places and tours I have ever had. At that time the staff working there had been imprisoned there.  Our female tour guide was imprisoned  for 10+ years. There wasn't a dry eye in the place after that tour...

This is my favorite Mandela quote

“I have walked that long road to freedom. I have tried not to falter; I have made missteps along the way. But I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come. But I can only rest for a moment, for with freedom come responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not ended.”
Nelson Mandela

Dr. DeMartini's wonderful Tribute to Nelson Mandela