Durban

Durban

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July 31st 2023

Published: October 7th 2023

Dear All Yay! As mentioned in my last, I was so glad to be driving on decent roads again in the South African state of KwaZulu-Natal, after my time in the Eastern Cape. On a Sunday morning, I checked out of my little cottage accommodation in the coastal town of Port Edward, and drove on to Durban. This would be the final point on my coastal journey for this summer. I had been hugging the stunning... Read Full Entry

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Me and a Grouper Fish

Shipwreck Aquarium, uShaka Marine World

Cute Sea Creature

Shipwreck Aquarium, uShaka Marine World

Ray

uShaka Marine World, Durban

African Penguins

uShaka Marine World, Durban

Seal Show

uShaka Marine World, Durban

Seal Show

uShaka Marine World, Durban

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uShaka Marine World, Durban

Seal Show

uShaka Marine World, Durban

Cute Mascot

uShaka Marine World, Durban

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From the Wentworth Hotel, Bluff, Durban

7th October 2023

The Temple of Understanding, Hare Krishna Temple

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Temple of Understanding
It is beautiful.

7th October 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Temple of Understanding
Yes, there was a deep spiritual feeling there.

7th October 2023

John Miranda
John & Miranda

Durban
Ah, the bunny chow that we never sampled. Disappointing to read that the security situation might have improved somewhat, but that no go areas are still prevalent. We recall receiving much advice in Durban, which basically ruled out visiting interesting places ... and were glad to have heeded that advice for themost part. Durban was the scene of our 2nd backpacker hostel break in when we returned from the Battlefields to drop of a hire car, although the Police seemed more interested in whether the security had been over zealous in their response!

7th October 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Durban
Gosh, very sad, and the security situation doesn't seem to have improved too much. The police are still a joke. I feel for those poor South African people living in it, but they all seemed so happy and stalwart through it all. Seriously admirable people.

7th October 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Doing Durban
You always do a nice mix of the expected and unexpected on your trips. A glimpse at all the major tourists stops but including sites that impact the people living in the local. The Haare Krishna Temple is a perfect example. I enjoyed reading and it was an education for me. Hopefully, you will have time to visit the Monterey Aquarium when you are in California. I would like to see that shipwreck. It sounds like you sampled some good foods on this journey.

7th October 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Durban
Thanks Merry! Durban was cool, and I landed a great accommodation with great hosts there, which made a big difference. I enjoy the tourist sights, but I do indeed enjoy getting a feel for the local way of life too. The local Indian flavour of the food was a real treat, and I shall certainly look into the Monterrey Aquarium for my California trip over Easter.

7th October 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Grouper
He would make a nice sandwich.LOL.

7th October 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Grouper
Gosh, that made me laugh! He was certainly a big boy, lol! 😆

8th October 2023

John and Sylvia
John Wallace & Sylvia Bowman Wallace

Duran - loved it
See our blog [blog=937193] for a contrast.

8th October 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Durban
Thanks John and Sylvia. I have just read your blog - well done on getting beneath the scary surface of South African insecurity, and getting to know the real people :)

21st October 2023

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

Don't want to meet that one
Imagine swimming in the ocean and meeting that one. I would not want to do that. /Ake

21st October 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Nasty
Yes indeed, a nasty-looking shark. Look at the teeth! 😮

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