A couple of days at the Indian Ocean in Durban

Durban is the second most populous city in South Africa (according to statistic of 2001 Durban has a population of about 3.2 million). Durban is a real rainbow city where various cultures come together. Here East meets West, First World meets Third and Zulu, English and Indian cultures rub shoulders. Besides,it is famous as the busiest port in Africa. It is also a major centre of tourism due to the city's warm subtropical climate and beaches.


On the 12th of September, very early in the morning (3:50 am) I got on a bus down to Durban. After 5 hours on the bus I arrived in Durban and was welcomed by some friends. During my time in Durban I went to a couple of beaches, went for a swim in the ocean (that was lekker :-) -> Lekker is the Afrikaans word for nice, it is used quiet often here). Besides, I was cycling along the main beaches near downtown where many hotels and restaurants are located. It is a great place for tourists, you can either spend a wonderful day at the beachfront or enjoy yourself in a different way, there is a lot of stuff to do. Last but not least, I have watched an exciting cricketmatch of the current worldcup (SA against India). The wheater in Durban was generally terrific even though it was sometimes a bit windy.


at the beach/ city of Durban in the background


at a local beach (of a district in Durban)


main beachfront in Durban


Cricket: SA - India