This was my opportunity to go to Robben Island. It was here that Nelson Mandela and other spent time as political prisoners. On the island tour we learned a lot of other interesting history has taken place on the island that I had previously been unaware of. Our actual prison tour was conducted by a former political prisoner; he had spent seven years incarcerated on Robben Island. It was an incredible learning opportunity; it added so much depth to my understanding.
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| Mr. Nelson Mandela's Cell |
This is a picture of the lime quarry on Robben Island that Mandela was forced to labour in for 13 years. It was here that his eyes were irreperably damaged, but it was also here that 65 % of the current constituation was first discussed and developed.
The cave in the picture is referred to as the campus of the Univeristy of Robben Island. The inside of this cave was hot, disgusting, and crowded that the guards would not enter. It was only here that the political prisoners had any privacy to discuss thier ideas.
The heap of stones in the picture is an impromptu monument instigated by Nelson Mandela when he and other former prisoners first returned. Mandela has described it as a monument to the political prisoners as well as to the reconciliation necessary to move forward.
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