Durban, Day Five!

Today was our last day in Durban! Whew, that went fast! Kinda. ;) Today was a built-in free day so that the staff could get all of their shopping done (things in South Africa are much cheaper than in Zambia! Hildah's backpack is filled with lotion, cosmetics, and earrings!!) That meant a free day for us as well (translate = I hid so nobody could ask me to change money!) Unfortunately, on our ONE day to sleep late, I was awake at 6am!

I enjoyed our last breakfast with a view!

We can't get enough of the Durban beachfront view - I love this little town! (of 3 million people..but it seems small where we are!)

We cashed in our kids' airline miles that expire in March for $150 at a VERY nice spa and got couple's massages! 9th floor overlooking the Indian Ocean!

Pretty sure heaven will have a tub like this...

We then hopped in a taxi to head up to the Village Walk market for some shopping for our kids. I told Blu I"m an easy wife - 15 minutes and we were done and at a cafe for lunch!

Fish & chips and a chicken halloumi wrap!

We had just a little time left in our afternoon to hit the beach one last time!

Before supper, Blu took some of our staff to the beach - they'd been too busy shopping to enjoy it!

Mama Catherine

Mama Loveness

Melvin

Don't get those boots wet, Melvin!

Melvin helping Mama Loveness back up - I love this picture!

We all had our own supper at a local mall, so we opted for some shrimp and steak and calamari at John Dory's with Mark & Sheila! Yum!

When we got back, there were still a couple who hadn't been to the ocean, so Blu did a late night trip for Mama Zelly and Cecilia!

Cecilia was convinced that rubbing salt water on her arm would help her pain!

Love the smile on Mama Zelly's face! Blu said they were like little kids jumping back as soon as the water came near them, yelling, "It will sweep you away!"

Those of you who donate to New Day - thank you. You made this once in a lifetime trip possible for our staff. Every single one of them will tell you that their favorite part of this trip was the teaching we received during the retreat sessions. It blessed us all, and we are returning to New Day refreshed and ready to do the work God has called us to...with a few funny stories to share! ;)