Well we are in Gansbai now and we went out on a shark cage dive today. It was very cool and we felt quite safe although the sharks were huge - about 3 m long. The waves were huge rollers and our boat not so big so many people were seasick. Not the Blackwoods - guess all the practice on Lake Superior helps. When Bryce and ken were in the shark cage a big one rammed the cage chasing after the bait and bumped right into Bryce. The company we went out with is trying to promote the safety of sharks / lessen the commercial sale. When we were in the aquarium in Cape Town we read that 950 people were killed by toasters in Africa last year, 9 by sharks! An interesting stat. Our cottage here is quite nice although we have some kind of giant mouse living with us. Our landrover is nice but drives like a bus - Ken is glad when we are on the Hwy and he doesnt have to shift much.
Yes we did swim right with the penguins - they don't get really close but swam between the boys - you can't pet them because of their razor sharp bills. The weather is great - pretty hot but not unbearable. Tomorrow to hike at the Nature Reserve.
Gonna try a few pictures of the sharks.
I bet you peed your pants!! during the shark encounter that is. Aslam made me say that. Toasters - were they throwing them in the bathtub or something - that is an odd stat. Glad you are having a fabulous time and moving now to solid land - watch out for the man eating ant eater. Oh maybe that's whats in your cottage. love you - enjoy everyday to its most. xo Laura and Aslam
ReplyDeleteSo cool, I cant believe you did it, you are much braver than me.have the boys been writing in their journals? I can hardly wait to hear their stories. Damn you are good parents doing all this neat stuff. Dont get hooked, we are afraid you might both find jobs and stay. I got the job at the school, a month anyway, kid is a doll, lots of fun. miss ya love beth
ReplyDeletewow we finally figured this thing out....i think!!The sharks are neat alright,make sure the bars are strong!!Look forward to seeing some pics. When in Joburg, drop in on my brother!!
ReplyDeleteAll the best
Love Rod & Kim & pups