I recently broke my thumb and was unable to work for a few weeks. My normal tendency is to run to some far shores in search of culture and history and adventure whenever I can string together a few weeks off work. No such luck with this episode, however, I was able to experience all three, virtually all on my doorstep. There is such diversity to be explored and experienced right here in Durban and Kwa-Zulu Natal.
I’d like to uncover the gems that are hidden here and slowly reveal them to you, one by one. Like a peacock, I want to show off the feathers and hopefully attract some attention to the places and things I think have value and meaning and I believe will bring joy to others. I’m going to attempt to transport you there with my writing, making you salivate and greedy to go out there and have your own adventures in between the humdrum of daily life.
It’s going to be a bit messy. There may be a few emotions attached to the writing, afterall, I’m pretty passionate about my country and especially the people. I have no idea how to systematically reveal Durban and surrounds to you. It will be by virtue of the quirky things I enjoy, the small things that surprise me and the beauty that can be observed in the mess. But please come along with me for the ride and if you have any suggestions, drop a comment at the end of any of my blogs and I will consider it an honour to try your suggestion.
Don’t worry, I will still continue to travel beyond the borders of Kwazulu-Natal bringing you the intricacies and eccentricities of the human nature. My hope is always to make you smile and even better to laugh loudly at the colourful nature of humanity, my interaction with it and the places that I get to explore along the way.
So without further ado, click on HERE to be taken to the first of the Durban Deconstructed blogs on two Durban museums I visited, namely, the Kwa Muhle Museum and the Cato Manor Heritage Centre.
Any thoughts or opinions? Please leave a comment.