Well for me getting around Joburg is a bit of a struggle . I have not figured out how top use the local transport system yet . I did a paid tour to Soweto the other day 31/2 - 4 hrs cost R330 plus tips which as an Australian i dont understand . I gess im wealthy by their standards but i dont have a never ending pile of cash . The joys of being a self funded traveller .

My bike arrives on the 23rd of Jan . so ill have lots to tell about the exact cost and details of how i got it from Australia to South Africa .

The tour of Soweto (south west township ) was interesting and enjoyable . I bought a local beer at a drink house (pub) came in a carton and u shake it before opening . Didnt get to drink it all , dont know why , it was rather nice , i must be more assertive as i would have liked to have finished it .

Yesterday i did a big walk to the local shopping centre and post office . I realy had no idea of where i was going , but took of in one direction . Came across a shopping place but no post cards or post office but found a photo place to do copies of my pictures to send home . The lady at the counter could not have been more helpfull . She sketched a mud map of where the BIG shopping mall was for me , so of i went . You know i recon i was the only white fella walking . Its funny the things u notice .

While on my walk i noticed none or very few pushbikes or motorcycles , there was'nt even foot paths for me to walk on , if i was'nt on the road i was in the grass on the side and geen grass at that , wow . These are just observations no more no less .

Other observations are that the people are not a happy smiling race , i can get a smile from them but its does not seem to be there in their hearts . For an Australian the cost here in SA is the same as in Aust. and even sometimes more so eg. accomodation , food , cloths , m/bikes etc .

Thats it for now , wish u all well Brian B