Molly and I picked up some flowers at the mall on Mother's Day for Zodwa, our substitute mom for the day. She loved the flowers! Then, Molly and I got a ride from Zodwa to Ushaka Marine World. Makabongwe or "Maka B" the 13-year old son at our home stay came with us. Ushaka has 16 water slides, a floating river, and a public beach nearby (equipped with shark nets). We all enjoyed the water slides and river float.
We grabbed some lunch and ice cream before heading to the beach. It was a perfect day to sun tan. Molly and I are determined to look like we actually went to Africa when we get back! The ocean water was warm and perfect for body surfing. Here is a view of the new world cup stadium and downtown Durban from the beach.
At the end of our day we decided to get home "African style." Maka B, Molly, and I hopped in a mini bus taxi and rode to Workshop in downtown Durban. The trip cost each of us only 50 cents. Next we caught another mini bus taxi from Workshop, the central Durban transport spot. We were dropped off right on our street back in Woodlands for about a dollar each! It was the cheapest, fastest taxi ride I've ever taken. One relaxing, fun weekend under our belt and three weeks in Durban to go!
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