Traveling is never just butterflies and caiparinahs

Today started as a bus trip from Durban to Joberg. A trip that should be 7 hours. 15 hours later I am finally at my destination. The day started with an image of one man being brutally arrested by the police; I'm sure some of his teeth were knocked out. Later our bus broke down on the side of the road. 5 hours later I am able to get on another bus, but not after a constant battle for the other 3 busses that passed. I dont feel too bad about not getting on them because the young men who did, wouldn't even give up their seat for an 86 year old woman. We make it into joberg, but now its dark, and this is not a kind city. So while waiting for my extremly expensive taxi (about $40), I have to listen to the guy next to me, who won't be quiet, for another hour and a half.
It's been a long day.
-over and out.

on my way

"send me on my way"
SO the journey continues. I am currently in a wonderful little town called Swellanden in South Africa, and I am traveling with two English girls. Hannah and Kirstie. Both are wonderful girls with that brilliant British sense of humor. We had a few set backs. While in a small town where we went shark cage diving (which was amazing) I was robbed at night. Someone stole all my valuables and my wallet during the night. Later that day a guy named Dan who was also traveling with us got his card eaten by an ATM! We both had to cancel our cards but I had a spare so when I called Visa I told them to only cancel the one. Guess what, they canceled the wrong card! So I am no without any way to access my bank account, but no worries I have my lovely sugar momma, Kirstie.:) Everything is getting worked out. TIA (this is Africa)!
Tonight we will take our karasen lanterns into our cabin that is surrounded by beautiful woods just off the main street. Tomorrow, horseback riding and a game of golf.
I would post pictures, but..... no camera.