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Saturday Aug 17, 2013 #
10 AM
stretch 1 [0]
run/walk 39:30 4.45 km (8:53 / km) +54m 8:23 / km
ahr:161 max:169
A short jog on the Clinton trails to end my unstructured training month. Back to the routine tomorrow.
Thursday Aug 15, 2013 #
stretch 1 [0]
One last entry about our trip, and some funny language situations:
1. We were quite perplexed when we saw a sign painted in the road that said "robot ahead". Turns out that's what they call traffic lights.
2. We were told that the geyser (pronounced geezer) was only turned on from 6-9 am and 6-9 pm at our B&B. How do they control a geyser? Found out that's the hot water heater.
1. We were quite perplexed when we saw a sign painted in the road that said "robot ahead". Turns out that's what they call traffic lights.
2. We were told that the geyser (pronounced geezer) was only turned on from 6-9 am and 6-9 pm at our B&B. How do they control a geyser? Found out that's the hot water heater.
Wednesday Aug 14, 2013 #
stretch 1 [0]
weights 30:00 [3]
Back to the gym after two weeks off. My trainer showed no mercy. My arms will be sore tomorrow!
I updated my log for the last few days of our trip (below). I will finish with a few random comments and observations:
1. We saw a few McDonald's in SA, but by far the most popular fast food restaurant was KFC.
2. The houses in Joburg are all surrounded by 8 foot concrete walls, topped with an electrical fence. A strange sight to see, but apparently quite necessary.
3. Orienteers around the world are just the same. It was fun to hang out after the race on Sunday, to talk and observe. Same conversations, same complaints, same excuses :)
4. It was weird to see the winter sun in the north.
5.The people we met on this trip were all very friendly. When they asked "how are you" they expected an answer and usually added another comment or two, Mostly they worked in the hospitality industry, so this is their job, but they were noticeably nicer and chattier than similar folks in the US.
6. The restaurant menu options were mostly based on English foods. So lots of meat and potatoes. The food was fine, but a bit bland. We were both craving Mexican food by the end of the trip.
(added) 7. I'll say it one more time: you can do a safari on your own, you don't need to go as part of a group. It was easy to book cabins in Kruger and drive around yourself. Our trip cost less than half of a group tour. So go to South Africa! Better yet, go to the Big Five O
I updated my log for the last few days of our trip (below). I will finish with a few random comments and observations:
1. We saw a few McDonald's in SA, but by far the most popular fast food restaurant was KFC.
2. The houses in Joburg are all surrounded by 8 foot concrete walls, topped with an electrical fence. A strange sight to see, but apparently quite necessary.
3. Orienteers around the world are just the same. It was fun to hang out after the race on Sunday, to talk and observe. Same conversations, same complaints, same excuses :)
4. It was weird to see the winter sun in the north.
5.The people we met on this trip were all very friendly. When they asked "how are you" they expected an answer and usually added another comment or two, Mostly they worked in the hospitality industry, so this is their job, but they were noticeably nicer and chattier than similar folks in the US.
6. The restaurant menu options were mostly based on English foods. So lots of meat and potatoes. The food was fine, but a bit bland. We were both craving Mexican food by the end of the trip.
(added) 7. I'll say it one more time: you can do a safari on your own, you don't need to go as part of a group. It was easy to book cabins in Kruger and drive around yourself. Our trip cost less than half of a group tour. So go to South Africa! Better yet, go to the Big Five O
Tuesday Aug 13, 2013 #
3 PM
cycle 40:00 [2]
A short ride to get the blood moving again.
Starting to update my log from our trip. You can jump back to here
Starting to update my log from our trip. You can jump back to here
Monday Aug 12, 2013 #
stretch 1 [0]
Arrived home by 11 AM, just in time to get exposed to light, according to the British Airways jetlag avoidance calculator. We used it when we arrived in South Africa, and it seemed to work well, so I'm trying it again today.
Sunday Aug 11, 2013 #
Note
About to board the plane from JNB to ATL. Tired legs after running a long O race in Joburg today. Fun course. Fantastic hospitality from the RACO club, especially Paul and Tania Wimberley. So sorry to see this vacation end. I'll update my log with details tomorrow.
9 AM
stretch 1 [0]
orienteer 1:21:50 6.0 km (13:38 / km) +215m 11:34 / km
ahr:154 max:181
Orienteering at a local Rand Orienteering Club event in Krugersdorp. This was the long champs, and we were at 5500+ feet, so I knew this was not going to be an all-out race for me. The terrain was very similar to Laramie, with wide open spaces, and rock covered hills. Sometimes I was able to look up in the distance and see exactly where I needed to go. Other times, I had to pick my way carefully around the rocks. I had a hard time understanding how the rock was mapped (a usual problem for me when I go to a new area) so my mistakes were all in the rocks. Got tired near the end (should have carried water) and was very slow and hesitant on 12 and 13.
But overall it was a fun course, and very fun to orienteer in a new country and meet new folks. The orienteers were all great, very helpful and friendly. I met a lot of folks I had been following on AP. The only bummer of the day was that my borrowed emit card (my first time with emit) was a bit wonky and they couldn't download my splits. And I tried so hard on the run in :) route
Then back to the Wimberley's place for a shower and delicious lunch (leftovers from last night) before heading off to the airport. A perfect way to end the trip. Thanks to all the Wimberleys!
But overall it was a fun course, and very fun to orienteer in a new country and meet new folks. The orienteers were all great, very helpful and friendly. I met a lot of folks I had been following on AP. The only bummer of the day was that my borrowed emit card (my first time with emit) was a bit wonky and they couldn't download my splits. And I tried so hard on the run in :) route
Then back to the Wimberley's place for a shower and delicious lunch (leftovers from last night) before heading off to the airport. A perfect way to end the trip. Thanks to all the Wimberleys!