Rode to Natal in torrential rain on almost deserted roads. Plenty of frog dodging. Lunch in Clarens (I had Canadian Salmon).
Had a fantastic Christmas lunch - a three course meal - with some interesting and fun Christmassy games. At the table was an ex-Air Force Colonel, a Mrs. Dunning, who was one of South Africa's first female pilots. Her sons are all pilots who train Saudi pilots in that country's air force. It reminded me that I was 1 of 2 kids selected when I was in the Air Force to be trained to be a pilot and given a house. Also had to sign a 7 year contract (after just completing a 12 year contract called School). So turned it down. Mistake?
Before we left Pine Lodge we watched the stars. Saw some satelites swimming through the star pricked sky. There are so many stars in just our galaxy that they resemble a milky white swathe of misty light. Amazing.
The sun is out so will probably go tubing down the Mooi river and for a horseride at one point. Intend to go to the beach before heading back to the Free State highveld. Am getting fat, but the motivation to train is also intensifying by the hour.
Will stay away from a computer for at least 3 more days!
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