Durbs

Got into Durban last night. I went to the beach and am happy to say that Durban is great. My feet actually touched the Indian ocean!!! I got a picture, don't worry. MUCH warmer than Joburg. Its a bit like San Diego, since, you know, its winter here and i was in a bathing suit. Im staying at Tekweli Backpackers, which is pretty close to everything. Its got a bar, and Wimbeldon is on, so I've been watching with the staff and with the other hostellers. Every meal I've had has been from a grocery store, which saves a lot of money, plus its nice to eat at the hostel with other people rather than by myself. Since its low season, there are not a whole lot of people, but I'm hanging out with staff, who are always my age and love travelling. There is a german girl in my room tonight who works and lives in Zimbabwe, and was kicked out of the country temporarily due to unrest. She has no idea when she can return. You'd never hear of that in the states. Welcome to Africa. Heading off to Pt St John on Saterday. I anticipate a pretty solitary july 4th, seeing as there are NO Americans that I have met thus far. We just seem to have a way to go in terms of proper travelling. And don't try to stick up for us since we are further away. I've met a few Asians. I'll check back in later. Everyone enjoy the 4th!