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Apartheid Museum
Posted by Kristina
Off we were. Our drive from Ballito to Johannesburg for the US vs. Slovenia game. We left around 8:30 and arrived around 2:30 at our hosts home. She was a wonderful woman, with two amazing German Shepards, some of the biggest I’ve seen. Only one complaint, her house was the coldest home Patrick and I have ever been in. It was about 55 degrees F in the sun, I think it was 50 degrees F in the house. When we arrived, she was wrapped in a comforter and had a space heater next to her. We later told her daughter, who has been our travel agent through this trip, that she needs to buy her mom a heater. She responded, “She doesn’t like to spend the money on electricity.” We changed the fastest we’ve ever changed and took off for the Apartheid Museum.
Germany vs. Australia – World Cup 2010
Posted by Kristina
After the painfully long evening and the painfully long drive, we went straight to see the painfully wonderful beating Germany would give Australia.
The drive from Pretoria to Durban was about 7 hours. We stopped at one of the most fun rest stops I’ve ever been to. Check out the picture below to see why!
Trampoline at Rest Stop
After the trampoline break, we went straight to Durban stadium, Moses Mabhida Stadium. One of the most beautiful stadiums Patrick and I have ever seen. About 500 meters from the ocean, with a sky-tram on top (currently not running for security reasons).
US vs. England – 2010 World Cup
After our night in Pretoria, which is where the US national team is based, we hit the road for Sun City. Try and follow me here.
The game was in Rustenberg, but it didn’t start until 8:30pm. Pretoria was only an 1.5 hours away. So we had a ton of time to kill. We decided to head over to Sun City. Sun City is a massive resort and casino in the middle of freaking no where. I mean no where. It’s a bit like driving to Vegas. It’s just desert and occasionally massive shanty towns that pop up from time to time.
Maybe the Dingo Ate Yaw Baby!
As much as we dislike and have pure disdain for the word, we have to say it, we’re “FIANCES”. Officially engaged after 7 years. Patrick proposed on the beach in Ballito Bay, South Africa! WE’RE ENGAGED!
We were out running “errands”, had to go to Avis to change the contract. Patrick wanted to take a short walk on the beach. He asked a sunbather to take a picture of us. I looked for a good spot, turned around, and there he was on one knee. Never thought the day would come…seriously, never. I love you Fiance!!!
Bafana Bafana
Posted by Kristina
Bafana Bafana!
Two words we are hearing quite a bit here in South Africa, “Bafana Bafana”, it means “Go Boys Boys”. Its the name for the national South Africa soccer team. So on Friday we drove up to Pretoria to spend the night before the US game on Saturday. We wanted to get there in time to watch the opening game with the locals. There’s truly nothing like watching the games of the host country with the locals.