More shopping, more cheering

Yesterday, Jacques Kallis and Ross Taylor displayed their prowess on the field once again, taking us a tad closer to the semi-final. It was an action-packed match and we were tired after all the cheering their performances called for. Well, it was a good day's work done and it's now slumber time and some breathing space till the next one, which is gonna be the critical one.

I was just thinking to myself earlier today: it's been almost a month since we have made this vibrant country, South Africa, our home. Quite a few of the last few matches have been nail-biting thrillers. I'm looking forward to the remaining few with lots of anticipation.

I literally feel like I'm back in high school, with a bunch of gals on a school trip. I mean, really, it has a bit of everything. New sights, sports, shopping, interesting people, and most of all, hyperactive gals wanting to let their hair down.

Some of us have been staying awake past our regular bedtime, exchanging tidbits on which celebs we spotted, the gorgeous men of the rainbow nation, and other pillow talk. It's almost like a daily pyjama party.

Recently we were in Johannesburg. The real pulse of a city can be found in the local markets, and in Jo'burg they pretty much reflect the spirit of the place and its people, along with a bit of its history. I also had time to check out some famous landmarks, and some malls, including two of South Africa's biggest, Sandton City and the EastGate Mall. We wore our most comfy shoes on this jaunt, since there were more than 250 shops to visit. I tell you, it was retail therapy to the hilt.

Another key attraction was the Mandela Museum, which is this tiny home Nelson Mandela shared with his first wife, Evelyn. It had some fascinating photographs and some knick-knacks. Among the exhibits was also a letter from the State of Michigan asking George Bush Sr to apologise for the role the CIA played in Mandela's arrest in the sixties!

Till next time, cheers.