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November 13th 2012
We left for Durban early Tuesday morning and had an uneventful drive down, apart from the awful weather as we got into Natal, heavy rain and fog patches. We were staying a week with Wendy and Barrie, a very quiet house now that the 2 boys have left home, but it was lovely to see them again and catch up on all our news. In fact so much news that it took Wendy and I until 2am the first night before we decided to go to bed, Wendy claimed to be very tired the next day and said it had nothing to do with the empty wine bottles under the bar! We also stayed a night with James and Lee which was lovely as we hadn't seen James for absolutely ages as he has been working ... read more
All about fun, Durban (Kwazulu natal)
Published: November 7th 2012Africa » South Africa » KwaZulu-Natal » Durban
November 7th 2012
Nomaly the best expiriences that a human kind can ever expirience go untold. perhaps that should change, and the change start with me.. i have visited durban peers, with three of my friends two weeks ago and i tell you, the expiriences we got from visiting the province is second best to none. all we were busy with, in the city was spend time with the beautiful friendly people, walking around at the famous golden mile, visited the sea to swimm and take part in other water activities, explored five different shopping malls such as the gate way and the work shop shopping centre, embarked on two different walking tours to victoria erbarkment and muti market, dug deep into our political history as we visited kwamuhle museam and lastly every after a very very long and ... read more
November 7th 2012
This I describe as the best day of my life, i have heard people talk of durban's finest food and climate but never really pictured it this good.as I entered this gorgeous city of durban the only thing that was in my mind was the 2010 world cup stadium which i've only seen on television, well i dont know what im about to see. day 1 As the sunsets one can already feel the sun rays from the side of the comfortable and luxurious bed in the riverside hotel, this hotel as the name states is situated on the river banks of umngeni river and my room had a nice view of the river and almost the whole of the urban profile, the Moses Mabhida is actually a few minutes drive from the hotel and you ... read more
November 7th 2012
Kwazulu-Natal is big and attractive and whenevr a person thinks of the province they can't help but associate it with the best beaches and ocean views, this province has a long coast which i dare to travel in just a few days. day2 An hour and a half drive to the wildcoast casino which is situated on the entry border of the Eastern cape coming from Kwazulu-Natal, situated not far from the rural homesteads of the Mpondomise people this Casino can not be compared to anything i have seen before. the slot machines are amazing and I almost forgot when to stop gambling, a golf cause next to the Umtamvuna river is a scenery from a distance away, as one have heard golf is only for the presidency well i took my own shot and scored ... read more
November 7th 2012
flying from the Ushaka internatinal airport was amazing but the landing in cape town was something out of this world. I've always dream about visiting the robben island,a boat ride to that beautiful island was peaceful and the city looks amazing from the island, writting too much will only be a big bore my pictures states all of the activities in that island on its own. Mandela himself has walked on this premises. visiting the V & A front i saw a lot of things i did not know about cape town, the jewellery, the markets around all types of tourist buys are available. this really was a life time opportunity... read more
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A revenue into learning about the township life -Umlazi Township
Published: November 7th 2012Africa » South Africa » KwaZulu-Natal » Durban
November 7th 2012
the best method of learning about south african human's every day life is to visit a township hence i also took some time to do so. i am a young capetonian of 23 years, yesterday i arrived back at home from a week long tour to durban, umlazi township. this is the third biggest township in south africa and an oldest township in kwazulu natal. this tour to the place has help me succesfully bond with my history and other african brothers and sisters, it has also taugh some african zulu dance as i visited many cultural events. I was ammazed when i visited maGumede in P section, the ordest women in south africa at 114 years, and she told me some facinating historical stories cooked for use and welcomed all those that were on tour ... read more
Taming Cheetahs and Other Wild Animals
Published: October 22nd 2012Africa » South Africa » KwaZulu-Natal » Durban » Durban North
October 22nd 2012
For this blog I don’t know where to start my friends. I hate to leave some things out but alas sometimes I have to. I shall start upon my golfing adventure with my dear friend and fellow volunteer Dudley. The previous night we had spent a long night at the Komga Club, a famous spot in Komga known for its prolific braai (barbecue) as well as its occasional late nights of “celebration.” Lucky for us our night was quite a “celebration” as Anne, Dudley and I did not arrive home until about midnight which for us is quite a night. Sunday was a typical morning, waking up at about 8 am to eat scones and prepare for church. After church, Anne, Margaret, Jeff and Suzanne went off to the beach for lunch while Dudley and I ... read more
October 17th 2012
Ethekwini when pronounced in zulu, and we call it Durban one of the largest city in the province of KZN Things i liked about Durban #1 Beach cafe-Durbs hot beach hang out where you can soak up the sun in a deck chair or sunlounge, or chill out with a cocktail on the restaurant deck overlooking the beach and life guards. #2 ushaka-marine world-divided intoseveral areas , ushaka-marine worls boast one of the largest aquarium, and has the biggest collection of sharks in the southren hemesphere. #3 Kwamuhle museum-the excelent kwamuhle musium is a must see for those intrested in understanding south africa.... read more
October 17th 2012
Going to the Durban beach, walking on the sand was the most beautiful thing i have ever done in South Africa. Theres a lot of reasons to love Durban which some of them are going on Durban Botanic gardens, this is the beautiful sport in the heart of berea. I love the palm collection and a tea garden under trees, wander the lake area, the garden of senses and the sunken garden. This garden is beautiful and can mak you fall inlove with its natural beauty. I am also visiting the Golden mile. i did the rickshaw, who comes to Durban and leave without going around on a rickshow? it runs from Ushaka Marine world all way to the Suncoast Casino. I also visited the Ushaka Marine world. Its one of the mostfascinating places in the ... read more
September 28th 2012
September 25th No rush to be anywhere, another lie in. It’s almost eight before I make it downstairs. Breakfast out on the patio by the pool and then I try to book a shuttle to Durban. Turns out I need a credit card to make a booking and mine is in my backpack. Which is at my cousin’s in Durban. The woman on the phone is full of useful suggestions, including driving to Durban to get my credit card so I can book the shuttle. The dive centre owner offers (in exchange for a thousand books?) to drive me to Scottsburgh where I can pay for the shuttle with cash at the TI. To save on washing I give away my dirty clothes. He’s in no rush so I find a spot in the sun to ... read more
