Durban Images

Thought it would be fun to show you all some of the unique things that I have seen in Durban.  One of my new friends, Annelize, keeps asking me, "What's the strangest thing you've seen in South Africa so far?"  Funny enough, I think the answer is her!  Annelize plays underwater hockey at the national level.  She is a very talented player.  I am just amazed that hockey can be played underwater.  Very bizarre to this Canadian!

So here is a small collection of unusual, strange, wonderful and interesting sights I have seen here so far.  I am sure there will be many more to come.

The Durban Underwater Hockey Club ladie's elite team.  Not much to see
on the surface as a spectator; lots going on underneath.
The elite team won top standing in this tournament.
Way to go, Annelize!

Annelize giving a pep talk to the ladies' B team... they went on to win title
of "Most Improved Team".

Road name changes in progress in Durban.  The new signs are placed under the old
and the old names are crossed out.  This is supposed to help locals learn the new names
and helps drivers match their GPS coordinates to the new names if they have an older GPS  system.
The whole name changing procedure has been very controversial here.  At times, disgruntled
Durbanites will use black spray paint to paint over the new name and the city then needs to
start all over again with new signage. 

Momma monkeys carrying babies... we saw a troop of 12 females
carrying their young together. Momma after momma
all in a row crossing the road in front of us.
  Summer must be baby making season in Africa.

Massive shongololo caterpillar at Umdloti.  These creepy crawlies are especially
creepy and crawly.  This one was at least six inches long and still moving, despite
having had its rear end ripped off.  Very disgusting.

Sign of changing times in South Africa... brother and
sister strolling along Umhlanga boardwalk. 

A skateboarding dog sighted at Ushaka Beach.