25th December in Ingwavuma. I was delighted to discover that despite Zulu culture not having Santa Claus, he did visit our house, allowing me at 28 to continue to embrace the concept of a jolly bearded man who delivers presents. But in the 34 degree heat, I hope he has a summer outfit!
We did discover that some festive traditions are international; granny dumping and getting drunk and beating your loved ones up with a broken bottle. These yuletide regulars aside, we had a relatively quiet day at Mosvold and were able to enjoy the hospital braai-ing and general merriness.
On the 26th I embraced a South African Boxing Day tradition and headed for the beach at St Lucia. Much fun playing in the surf and watching hippos (from a safe and not-so-safe distance; at night they walk the streets of the town and graze on the grass verges. A bit of a hazard when walking home after a few drinks!).
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