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Sweet Dream - Friday December 6, 2019



Arrived at Durban Harbour 07:00. We initially tied up to the custom’s dock, then we were assigned a berth at the outer end of A dock. Five hours, and six offices later we were checked in and out of the country. A lot of redundant paperwork and not unpleasant walking along the waterfront Esplanade. Thankfully, they allowed us to check out while checking in, so we are spared repeating the palaver on Sunday when we leave. Right in the middle of our checking in, the city electrical supply was interrupted. The very helpful ladies in the front office of the marina explained that it was a daily occurrence, and it only lasted a couple of hours...not to worry. Ha! Although Durban is a world class city, it is still part of a third world country. Security is very strict, with actual police presence 24 hours a day at the thumb print access only gate to our pontoon. We were counselled to not take a phone, camera, valuables, or wear any jewellery whilst walking to the port, immigration and customs house. Nobody really bothered us, but I don’t think we will go walking about at night.

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