River Sports

On holiday in Vermaaklikheid! Claudia and Richard... messing about in boats.
~ A year ago today my murraya was flowering ~

Bye Bye Bafana

I don't usually follow sport but I can't believe how much I've been drawn into this soccer World Cup. I watched the France-South Africa match this afternoon. The first half was electrifying... two goals... but unfortunately we couldn't score again in the second half, so even though we won the match we have been eliminated from the tournament. What a pity! But the team played well, gave their all and did us proud. Well done Bafana Bafana.

Off to the Game!

Vanessa, Dorothy and me clutching our World Cup tickets as we set off to watch our first ever soccer match. We met Sue on the fan walk and made our way to the stadium on foot. Despite the rain and freezing temperature we had a great time... the stadium is very impressive, the atmosphere was fabulous and game (Italy v Paraguay) was really good fun. I'm sorry I decided not to take my camera. [Guest photographer: Gerhard]

World Cup Fever

I've been enjoying the excitement that has gripped the whole country the last few days. I watched the World Cup Kick-Off Concert on TV last night and today a couple of friends came over to my place and we watched the opening ceremony at Soccer City. I cheered when Bafana Bafana scored the first goal of the tournament!

Waving Flag

At midday today the sun came out and the city erupted with the sound of vuvuzelas and car hooters tooting in celebration of the start (almost) of the soccer World Cup. It was fun! Feel it, is is here. And I can't get K'naan's lovely Waving Flag song out of my head.

World Cup Tickets

This afternoon I collected the tickets that I bought on a whim last year. I'm not much a sports fan but it should be fun to see the spectacle. I'll be able to say I was there ;-)

Countdown

It is now just under 100 days until the FIFA World Cup kicks off. Despite the fact that I'm not really much of a sports fan, I am rather enjoying the hype... the adverts on the TV and the posters, banners and flags that seem to be flying everywhere. And I've got tickets to see a match at the new Cape Town stadium. It is all quite exciting!