SOUTH AFRICA TRIP: DAY 10

Today was my other soccer game - the Netherlands vs. Japan. As before, the East Asian team was game, but came with far fewer fans. The Dutch were a fun crew.

HAKUNA MATATA: But the real highlight was the stadium in Durban. It's a work of art. It's airy, it affords views of the city, it's a neat architectural feature, and it's very functionally designed. It's right on the water and it fits in perfectly. Check it out: http://www.durban.gov.za/durban/government/spu/moses/pictures/2.Artists_impression_inside_view_Moses_Mabhida_Stadium.jpg

After the game we wandered around Durban's remaining highlights - grabbed some bunny chow down on the docks, dropped by uShaka Marine World, and witnessed a bit more lively fan fest down on the beach, including a drunken fan yelling, "AYOBA" at everyone he came across. Now that's more like it!

OH...AFRICA: All of the street signs in Durban are crossed out and have new names. The city used to have several streets named after Afrikans figures which the provincial government have since renamed after revolutionary heroes...just in time for the World Cup. However, no one can get around anymore, the Garmand hasn't been updated, so as a concession, the provincial government left up all of the old signs, and just puts big red X's over the old street names.

WORLD CUP TIP: If you don't care for the soccer, then check out the stadiums beforehand and pick one out that seems fetching. The stadium alone was at least worth driving to Durban for.

JUSTINE'S TIPS ON SOUTH AFRICA: Durban has waves. Take advantage of them. (I failed at this task...I know, I know...I've never met a wave I didn't like.)