Happy Birthday Gilles P, wherever you are.
Today is another “walking around” day, heading for the zoo (the largest in SA) and then Union Buildings where the house of the president of the country is located, as well as other buildings.I made it to the zoo after about a half hour walk. I sign at the entrance addressed the matter of emergency evacuation: A horn will blast twice to indicate Fire; it will blast 4 times if “A dangerous animal has escaped” ! ! ! YIKES ! ! !
Disgustingly dirty pools for the seals and sea lions
Actually fairly disappointing, although I did enjoy walking around since the zoo grounds are huge. The brochure did not say how many acres, but I know I walked around for 3 hours in there. The day was partially cloudy making less hot.
I decided to walk over to see the Union Buildings, where the president lives. It was about an other half hour walk away. As I made my way along Boom to Edmond street, I realized that it probably was NOT a safe area to walk in. Definitely getting some strange looks today and there is garbage everywhere as well as feces (not necessarily dogs’ !) As I reached Nelson Mandela Avenue and saw that the rest of the way would be uphill, I decided that enough was enough, so I turned right on Mandela and made my way back to my hotel. I was dripping wet again by the time I reached my room. I think I’ve made up (exercise wise) for my weeks in the car.
Movie time !
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