GIRLS' NIGHT OUT

Namibia Prawns at The Raft, Walvis Bay, Namibia

Yep, Today we had an amazing girls' night out with my lady colleagues at The Raft, Walvis Bay, Namibia.
Remember the restaurant I spoke about a few days ago? The food was.... a lot. Way too much. I couldn't eat half of that plate. It also cost a small fortune. That set me off R200 before coffee. Vegies were kebabs with some garlic sauce. I missed Ocean Basket right at the beginning of the meal until the end. I must be obsessed with South Africa.

GUESTS AND A CUPPA SOUP

Hotel Room, Namibia

The two word description of this hotel would be "bad taste". Nothing looks planned and well thought. This is no review but I just couldn't stop myself.

My colleagues came visit my room this evening just for a chat. A few hours and lots of giggles later, we said our goodnights with more giggles. 'The room above is the space we were in. I have amazing view towards the ocean/ lagoon. The place is not as miserable by the way. Stuff looks quite interesting around here.

Today some of my colleagues spent most of the evening in my room.

RESTAURANT OF SORTS

Waterfront Restaurant-The Raft, Walvis Bay, Namibia

As we had our lunch at the hotel restaurant today, we had this view. Heart warming right?  It is indeed. This is a restaurant (The Raft) built in the bay. It looks painfully ugly like it can fall anytime from the outside. Work of art if you are strange like me. My hotel room also faces this structure. I'll try to capture it at night. Looks far more interesting. Pity I cant capture flamingos that live near it because I forgot my camera. I am using my tablet with no proper zoom. Kicking myself really hard.

Today I had lunch at Protea Hotel Pelican Bay, Namibia facing this waterfront restaurant.

WALVIS BAY, NAMIBIA

Walvis Bay, Namibia, Protea Hotel, Pelican bay 

Today was a rushed kind of a day. Woke up very early because I thought I'd need a Gautrain to go to the airport. Someone loved me enough to get me transport to the airport. I was so early I started shopping at Woolworths. Why wouldn't I grab the opportunity to get me a white shirt when I am in such a huge need. Then some jeans and casual top. That was money well spent. From there it was boarding to Walvis Bay, Namibia.
The airport was so dry, so  so very dry. And the dessert is just how I imagined a dessert to be. Or rather, how I see it on TV. We drove through a long dry and sandy stretch of nothingness from the airport. I continued taking pictures of the nothingness with the hope of spotting something. A tree maybe. Suddenly WATER! Lots of water! The coastline. Walvis Bay Lagoon. WHAT A CONTRAST! I an trying so hard to fall inlove with the place for now. It may happen at some point.
Today I am at Walvis Bay, Namibia.

MEETING IN ARCADIA PRETORIA

Meeting in Arcadia, Pretoria, South Africa

Lots of new developments in Arcadia. Most of what is in this image is newly demolished structures that are in the process of re-construction. I just cant believe how quick this place is evolving. Not so long ago, I was driving past this area daily. Well, that's a country at work for sure.

Anyway, today I had a meeting in Arcadia Pretoria. Whilst everyone was packing, I took a couple of photos through the window of the boardroom we were in. Other photos show the other side of Pretoria, towards the CBD. Its a gorgeous city.

MENLYN MALL

Menlyn Mall, Pretoria

I ended up shopping up a storm in Menlyn Mall sale. Problem though is that clothes are getting smaller. I wonder why??? Anyway I ended up with all tops and no dress. I am very sad about it. We then went to have a meal at fishaways with hubby. It was my very last meal at that restaurant. No options, fish not done the way I like it, hubby not happy with his fish not well done. But honestly, what were we thinking?
Today I went to Menlyn Mall and impulsively shopped for 5 tops. I took the photo just after 18h00. The place was empty, being a Sunday evening and all that. I will ALWAYS remember not to visit fishaways there.

VORNA VALLEY, MIDRAND

Vorna Valley, Midrand, Johannesburg

Such nice food I had at my friend's house in Vorna Valley, Midrand, Johannesburg. I kept thinking about my not having an e-tag. E-toll guys are not playing. I feel great I went. She is just amazing. I reminded her guy about my Washington book.
Today I attended the send-off party thrown by a friend for a hubby going to Washington.