Great day today.
Starter with an early breakfast before setting off on a great drive to to see new parts of Durban and to spend most of the day in the Zulu live history centre.
We got there in time for lunch and enjoyed an open air meal in 30 degrees.
Ryan decided on the ultimate challenge: eating crocodile meat in a compound of live crocodiles - which proved to be a laugh for everyone - particularly when the guide got two of the crocs to move!!
Then we visited the crocodile park and saw the various stages of croc development from the youngest to the oldest (104 years old).
Then it was time for the snakes- a bit more scary - ending with Zulu culture, dancing and marriage!
A great day all round.
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Sunday, 10 January 2010
Sunday 10th January
Up late for me - and then off to gym for a good work out.
A light lunch of bananas and chocolate before Ryan acted as chauffeur to the Gateway Shopping Centre followed by a fascinating trip via Umhlanga Drive - past the casinos, through town and then back the docks, wilson's wharfe and maiden wharfe road with its record number of railway crossings.
Touring the Bluff was fascinating - seeing the Navy Base and Millionaire's mile.
Evening of toasted sandwiches and south African red wine.
A light lunch of bananas and chocolate before Ryan acted as chauffeur to the Gateway Shopping Centre followed by a fascinating trip via Umhlanga Drive - past the casinos, through town and then back the docks, wilson's wharfe and maiden wharfe road with its record number of railway crossings.
Touring the Bluff was fascinating - seeing the Navy Base and Millionaire's mile.
Evening of toasted sandwiches and south African red wine.
Sat 9th
A good night's sleep and breakfast buffet - everything you would wish to eat.
We went then to see the new Durban World Cup Stadium next to the Sun Coast Casino where the famous and rugby stadium and swimming pool also are.
Then, in the afternoon we went to Ushaka - a beach complex with a water wonderland.
In the evening Manchester United grabbed a point against Birmingham whilst our hosts put on a Braai (Barbecue) where lots of meat and food was prepared.
Another good night's sleep.
We went then to see the new Durban World Cup Stadium next to the Sun Coast Casino where the famous and rugby stadium and swimming pool also are.
Then, in the afternoon we went to Ushaka - a beach complex with a water wonderland.
In the evening Manchester United grabbed a point against Birmingham whilst our hosts put on a Braai (Barbecue) where lots of meat and food was prepared.
Another good night's sleep.
Friday 8th Jan
Arrive in Johannesburg.
What a change in temperatures from -2 in London to +32 here.
Great airport - all upgraded for the World Cup.
South African Airlines found us a seat on the flight to Durban because of the delay.
Landed at `1300 and temperature rose.
Transferred to hosts - very cloudy, warm and refreshing.
Great welcome dinner of home made lasagna and curry.
Early night having missed a night's sleep. But it was great and Africa - well super.
What a change in temperatures from -2 in London to +32 here.
Great airport - all upgraded for the World Cup.
South African Airlines found us a seat on the flight to Durban because of the delay.
Landed at `1300 and temperature rose.
Transferred to hosts - very cloudy, warm and refreshing.
Great welcome dinner of home made lasagna and curry.
Early night having missed a night's sleep. But it was great and Africa - well super.
7th Jan Departing London in the Ice
J and I began our journey to South Africa and it ends tomorrow in the sun of Johannesburg.
The trip to Heathrow was eventual - hours then to check in and the flight delays increased as the ice and snow gripped the airport.
An Iran Air aircraft slipped off our stand resulting in a 2 hour delay.
But the Virgin 747 800 series took off 2 hours later and I was bound for my first ever visit south of the Equator.
The trip to Heathrow was eventual - hours then to check in and the flight delays increased as the ice and snow gripped the airport.
An Iran Air aircraft slipped off our stand resulting in a 2 hour delay.
But the Virgin 747 800 series took off 2 hours later and I was bound for my first ever visit south of the Equator.
Sorry it's been busy
Sorry not to have updated the blog over the past month.
It has been the best Christmas ever. A super build up in Kensington followed by the family Christmas party in Brough.
Then a few great days with Jonathan in Birmingham and London followed by a truely special Christmas in Kensington.
New Year with Carol Ann and friends - what can I say?
The off to South Africa
It has been the best Christmas ever. A super build up in Kensington followed by the family Christmas party in Brough.
Then a few great days with Jonathan in Birmingham and London followed by a truely special Christmas in Kensington.
New Year with Carol Ann and friends - what can I say?
The off to South Africa
Sunday, 29 November 2009
Advent Sunday Address at St Mary Abbots
ADVENT
Piercing the darkness short days
Contrast to light
Human condition
VATICAN TWO on the Church:
“Christ is the light of all nations. Hence this sacred Synod, which has been gathered in the Holy Spirit, eagerly desires to shed on all men that radiance which brightens the countenance of the Church. This it will do by proclaiming the gospel to every creature.”
Finding a Prophetic Voice putting your finger on it
Not being afraid to speak out
God’s messengers
Finding new confidence
ARCHBISHOP William Temple
“The prophet is primarily the man, not to whom God has communicated certain divine thoughts, but whose mind is illuminated by the divine spirit to intercept the divine acts: and the act is primary.”
Being Prepared preparation is a biblical priority
preparation for Jesus
preparation for each stage of life
preparation for Resurrection
ST JOHN
John 14.2
I am going to prepare a place for you.
Piercing the darkness short days
Contrast to light
Human condition
VATICAN TWO on the Church:
“Christ is the light of all nations. Hence this sacred Synod, which has been gathered in the Holy Spirit, eagerly desires to shed on all men that radiance which brightens the countenance of the Church. This it will do by proclaiming the gospel to every creature.”
Finding a Prophetic Voice putting your finger on it
Not being afraid to speak out
God’s messengers
Finding new confidence
ARCHBISHOP William Temple
“The prophet is primarily the man, not to whom God has communicated certain divine thoughts, but whose mind is illuminated by the divine spirit to intercept the divine acts: and the act is primary.”
Being Prepared preparation is a biblical priority
preparation for Jesus
preparation for each stage of life
preparation for Resurrection
ST JOHN
John 14.2
I am going to prepare a place for you.
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