Back to Durban, UShaka and some Reflection time

We finished our Safari portion of the trip in Hluhluwe and began the drive back to Durban. The beach that our hotel sits on in Durban is gorgeous, however today was overcast so plans changed. Half of the group went to the Aquarium, where the other half had an easy day at the hotel. The trip has been jam packed with great events, so it was nice to relax, watch a movie, and order room service. We reminisced about the past events on the trip and what we were longing for back at home. Friends, family, pets, favorite food, and simply driving a car were at the top of most lists.

At the Aquarium we first got to see a dolphin show in which our fearless leader, Edward Summers, fell in love with a dolphin named Gambit and got the chance of a lifetime to kiss his true love haha -J. He also was able to address the crowd about his emotions after having realized that his true love would not turn into a princess after having kissed it. Two of our fellow students were also selected at the show and had the pleasure of experiencing the dolphin shower, which is basically them getting doused with water by dolphins. Much to their chagrin they did not get the opportunity to address the crowd about their emotions or represent Marist to the fullest. The dolphins also sang and danced for all the audience. Afterwards we saw a seal show which turned out to be a skit involving a prisoner, imprisoned due to poaching, a cop, a seal, a restaurant waiter, sardines, sushi, and tequila. An interesting production, but nothing compared to the dolphin show. We also were able to see penguins, sharks, sting rays and much, much more. Besides being a scenic trip, we learned much about sea life. Some of the interesting facts we learned include: that mother seals can smell their pups out from other pups and that penguins live an average of 37 years in captivity. One of the best parts about our day was the walk back from Ushaka; we walked along the beach and watched the sunset. However, what really completed the day was our spontaneous expedition into the Indian Ocean. Now, we have yet another flight, destination: Joburg.