This is being posted on Sunday - the first of several days we have been able to get onto the net.
Our new driver is Preggie, and the bus is very comfortable. One of the sights along the way was a giant casino, which reminded us the profitability of Casinos. We drove through beautiful rolling hills which grow sugarcane – the primary product of Durban. Stuart reminded us that prior to sugar cane the biggest export was ivory. We learned about the challenges surrounding elephants – the need for conservation and also for control due to the heavy cost of maintenance.
Our first real stop was the St. Lucia Estuary. Here we loaded onto a boat with a group of Germans, and had a great lunch while we cruised through the estuary finding hippos, 
crocodiles and several types of birds. 
After our trip through the estuary we enjoyed a group of young school children who were to be next on the boat. They were absolutely
delightful and enjoyed having their pictures taken, and really liked the pens and Canadian Flag pins that we had available to give out. On our way to the hotel we took a brief 10 minutes (actually more like 20 minutes) stop at a local market and craft centre – where a definite contribution to the South African economy was made.
Then on to our hotel - Ghost Mountain Inn. As we disembarked we were greeted with a chorus of weaver birds that have taken over the trees outside the hotel.
After settling into our rooms, some went for walks, others to the shop, and others to the pool – but eventually – everyone ended up in the bar. At 7 we were all present for a delightful dinner and singing by a very talented group of African singers. Then we were off for a quiet rest of the evening.
Tomorrow is going to be a full day – but we will not be off until 10 in the morning.
Our first real stop was the St. Lucia Estuary. Here we loaded onto a boat with a group of Germans, and had a great lunch while we cruised through the estuary finding hippos, 
crocodiles and several types of birds. 
After our trip through the estuary we enjoyed a group of young school children who were to be next on the boat. They were absolutely
delightful and enjoyed having their pictures taken, and really liked the pens and Canadian Flag pins that we had available to give out. On our way to the hotel we took a brief 10 minutes (actually more like 20 minutes) stop at a local market and craft centre – where a definite contribution to the South African economy was made.Then on to our hotel - Ghost Mountain Inn. As we disembarked we were greeted with a chorus of weaver birds that have taken over the trees outside the hotel.
After settling into our rooms, some went for walks, others to the shop, and others to the pool – but eventually – everyone ended up in the bar. At 7 we were all present for a delightful dinner and singing by a very talented group of African singers. Then we were off for a quiet rest of the evening.
Tomorrow is going to be a full day – but we will not be off until 10 in the morning.
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