Durban, South Africa

This past August, we ventured off to Durban, South Africa...by ourselves!  This was the first time we have ever taken a trip to an unknown destination...by ourselves...without other family members or family members awaiting at the final destination!  Durban is on the eastern side of South Africa on the Indian Ocean.  It is a beautiful city filled with warm people. 

 I drew this picture a couple of weeks before we left on our trip.  Little did I know this is exactly what our view would be each morning!

This is the day the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it!

The view from our 10th floor room to the right and harbor.

We spent a lot of time on the piers watching surfers; the waves were huge!

We enjoyed fresh seafood, local traditional dance, shopping, pedicures, massages, a gondola ride, swimming, and even stumbled on a local artisan's market.

One day trip included a drive up into the mountains for a safari and wonderful lunch at the lodge.

 
 

But prior to the safari we veered off the highway to a little known waterfall and trail.

You can see the highway above the falls.

 


Another day trip included a visit to a crocodile farm and traditional tribal performance with lunch overlooking the valley of a thousand hills.

Our guide, Oasis; we loved getting to know him.

We ended this day with a tour of the city and original market.  Durban and the Indian Ocean behind us and to the right  is the harbor.

 The Indian Ocean and view to the left. 

Our week long adventure ended with a full moon over the Indian Ocean.

Thank you, God!