Ironic isn't it? Is it even possible to put on 5 lbs in 24 hours? The food is awesome - such diversity. Even the roti at the convenience store is yummy. Last night we went to the wharf for seafood and feasted on potjie - a traditional spicy South African dish. Today we went wine tasting a route to Stellenbosch - university town & central to the wine region in this area. I'm definitely looking for South African wines when I get home. The fact that I have a cold hasn't detered me from chowing down.
We've been treated extremely well by our South Africa hosts, two government officials who are hosting Viv's conference. They ferried us around all day & took us on a surprise visit to see the penguins. (Cute pics coming soon!) The rest of the international contigent has been steadily arriving and they're a very friendly bunch. Every last one of the 14 on our tour today asked how I was feeling and there was a convoy of pill passing as someone offered me a Tylenol.
I have rather unreliable internet access. It's so slow I haven't been able to send email so I don't think I can upload pics yet. Hopefully when we move to the next hotel things will speed up.
Keep the comments coming! I miss everyone! By the way - when I login to update the blog I often login to my msn so maybe I'll see you there.
Comments (3)
5 lbs in 24 hours? That sounds like my kind of vacation haha ;-)
Glad to hear the cold isn't slowing you down too much. I'm sure the tropical climate will help cure that in short order.
Posted by Evan | February 10, 2007 9:13 PM
Posted on February 10, 2007 21:13
I would be sorely disappointed if you didn't gain weight. The measure of a woman's trip is by the girth of her gut. That Vivian is slowing you down. Yeah, that's right.
Posted by Kelly | February 11, 2007 7:51 AM
Posted on February 11, 2007 07:51
Can't wait to see the pcitures of the penguins! They'd fit right in here- I think it's been snowing for 2 weeks straight. Take care
Posted by Trudy | February 12, 2007 12:14 PM
Posted on February 12, 2007 12:14