Rolling in

Phew.  What a week.

Planes, trains, soccer, almost got arrested.  But I’m getting ahead of myself.

I must say, the Gautrain really is world-class.  If ever you are in Jozi, do yourself a favour and take a ride on it, it is amazing! 

I made it through the station, down the 9 floors into the earth onto the platform and into the train and waiting to depart.  I was just getting comfortable with my snack bar when a security guard walks by and sees me take a bite and his eyes almost popped out of his head.  15 seconds later there are 2 large aggressive Nigerian gentlemen in the carriage having a frothy because I was eating and threatening to fine me.  At which point I had a choice: shut up or start walking to OR Tambo.  I kept quiet.  And when they left everyone in the carriage giggled nervously with me.  I felt like a naughty school child.

Why did no-one bother to tell me you aren’t allowed to eat on the Gautrain??  Apparently it’s on the website, but really, who has been on their website?  It’s a train FFS.  In London we used to eat on the Underground!  But I understand the logic. 

My flight arrived on time in Cape Town and off hubby and I went to the soccer.  I vacillated between feeling so elated and emotional.  It was a truly amazing experience, the Dutch are such a fun bunch!

On the way into town, here a pic of an aeroplane vapour trail and the wheel of excellence

The drive-through at McDonalds in Green Point:

Just a little orange

My favourite! This old couple looked fabulous!

Hope everyone has a lekker weekend, we are battling croup chests and snotty noses.  Why do kids always get sick when Mom goes away??