Saturday 22 March 2014

ONE LIFE; LIVE IT

I experienced something today for the first time by enjoying being a spectator at a 4x4 challenge, held at Killarney in Shongweni. Actually, because I am planning on purchasing a 4x4, one that was going to take part at the event I had to witness just how well it would do. Unfortunately, due to the track being too “soft” it ended up not competing.

Just as well as most regrettably damaged their vehicles and had wished they'd never taken them out. But it made for great viewing so thank you to those who didn't chicken out!

Of course I was rooting for the underdogs: “Lucky N” and luminous “e-car”. Unfortunately, my rooting did not help.


“Ooh!” “Ahh!” “Ouch!” And many vulgarities were heard whenever the Amarok got stuck; after the fourth time, in the same spot, despite trying different ways to attack the ditch coated in mud, only vulgarities could be heard. The vehicle should be labelled “AmarokDisaster” instead of “AmarokStar” – as highlighted in one of the images below.

We only hung around for the first heat, which was enough to make me want to experience the ride first hand – perhaps not as extreme the first day I get mine…

Oh and the scenery!







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Saturday 15 March 2014

Shark attack

Another brilliant attack by the Sharks!

How they pulled it off while sleeping for much of the second half, is questionable; however, they did it in the end. The score says it all…

Sharks 35 Reds 20

The empty-ish stadium surprised me after all they were playing a decent flair-full Australian team. Where was everyone today?

Great to see one or two die-hard fans around!

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Sunday 2 March 2014

Only in Africa

Only in Africa

The ultimate beach-and-bush experience en route to Cape Vidal via the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site, Greater St Lucia.

Stunning vistas of grasslands; greetings by zebra and kudu along the side of the road en route to the beach, where a beautiful, unspoilt bay awaits, beckons to be explored beneath its electric blue surface and then a grand farewell by two rhinos still with their horns attached followed by a munching warthog.  

Honestly, what more could a visitor wish for?

Once again, only in Africa!