I’ve been preparing to head back home Stateside today, packing and wrapping up business here. This afternoon we took some time to walk along the beach north of Durban, snap a few pics of the Umhlanga Rocks Lighthouse and breathe deeply the fresh salt air. Until next time ….
We took a walk down Durban’s beachfront on Friday evening and what a busy, vibrant place it is. Lots of people; biking, skateboarding, walking, running, dog-walking, people with children – all enjoying the evening outdoors.
Just returned last night from a few days at Thendela in the Northern Natal Drakensberg area. It is the most beautiful place. We saw lots of wildlife, birds, etc., walked and hiked for miles. Now a few more things to take care of in Durban over the next week and I’ll be headed back home.
Today we had errands to run all over the city. Here are a couple of pics taken along the way. We stopped at Mitchell Park for lunch, which is where this bottom pic of my mother was taken. She used to swing me in the playground here when I was just a little thing!
My dad loved to watch the birds at the bird feeder, so when he came home from the hospital, my mom put his bed next to the window and hung the bird feeder right outside for him. When it all comes down, it’s the simple things that give the most pleasure.
This was this morning outside. Gideon was getting some serious air! Word from South Africa is that Dad is doing much better. We are so grateful.
Thinking about and praying for my Dad for the last couple of days. Because of complications from a recent routine surgery, he is in ICU in a hospital in Durban, South Africa – thousands of miles away from here. We are scheduled to visit in less than a month, so Dad get better soon – we love you and can’t wait for you to meet your first great grandson.