22/03/18

It was strange night with Martin having left and I’m still staying at his mates flat. Never mind I managed to stay out for most of the evening to give everyone a bit of space. There was however the bonus of the spare room, including bed, which was free as his flat mate is away hiking for a few days. It was bliss.

Re Betsy, the part we are waiting for won’t be here till tomorrow, so the morning was spent trawling around the Nelson Mandela shopping centre. I must have walked it about 10 times now, but it is a great place to while away the hours.

I have contemplated doing some more sight seeing but every where that is suggested, like the Kruger prison are in locations I am not happy travelling alone to. EG. Hillbrow. I am sure I read that this is not a good place to be a tourist. This was confirmed when I spoke to the mechanic and Phil. OK back to the flat and watch a movie.

The weather here has been dreadful for the last few days, with constant heavy rain so I have spent most of this time sitting in restaurants and cafes. It has been quite a challenge not to eat and drink copious amounts but I’m trying my best to behave. The plan was to lose weight on this trip not put a stone on.

I am sorry to say there is not much else to report. So keeping everything crossed that I will be able to continue to CT tomorrow and thank god for DSTV.