Food and Beverage 2

This week is undeniably much quieter.  We've spent the most of it in the classroom working on our PoE's (portfolio of evidence) and we've had a chance to catch up our blogs. 

This was me, as I wrote this post...

On Thursday we had an out of the ordinary experience, which we were lucky to have.

We were asked to work as servers at an Expo at a nearby lodge, Mbizi.  The television channel, KykNet was hosting the expo and Sondela was sponsoring the cheese and wine evening.  We arrived early afternoon, helping set up the tent and we got a little chance to walk through the stalls and at some point we found 2 elephants!  Yes, they were being supervised but we went closer to meet the elephants.  Now, I know that this is uncommon for me to be mentioning my conservation side while in the hospitality side but I need to tell you what a breathtaking experience it was, to be that close to an actual elephant!

A warthog on the spitbraai.

Our stall.

The elephant.

It's real scary when they charge you.

Students playing around...

One of the managers, Elsie, talking at the Expo.

Later that afternoon we switched our khakis for black and white atire and I must admit, I like wearing the black and white, it makes me feel oh so professional...

From khaki

To black and white

I served wine during the evening and got to experience the electrifying vibe of all the sponsors and stall owners, it was an amazing bonding and contact meeting experience.

It was also my first working experience within Food and Beverage, we helped set up for the Friday night buffet which is the Meatlovers feast.  Saturday and Sunday, we waited on guests, whom were sitting at the bistro or laying next to the swimming pool.  Monday was welcoming, where we greet the guests, serve pancakes and juice and tell the guests a little about Sondela and all the activities available.  The weekend was hectic but fun...  The piggy bank is growing heavier...  During the weekend, I developed a secret hobby, making milkshakes!  I love it!