Today's post is dedicated to the memory of Ashley Callie, as her family, friends and colleagues attend her memorial service in Johannesburg to say a sad goodbye. According to Top Billing she loved the sea, and to me this photo represents the person I got to "know" through my TV. Sunny, composed, thoughtful, deep, radiant, charming, interesting, someone you'd be proud know.
Even though we in Durban are 600km from much of the South African action, we still feel as though we know our TV stars personally. As their talent is showcased in the local soapies, and their lives revealed on the various magazine programs, they become part of our daily lives.
Although only 33, Ashley Callie is one of South Africa's success stories. Over the years we've seen her in various TV commercials, and lately as one of the leading characters in Isidingo (my one and only soapie addiction). She also has a sucessful restuarant business outside of the world of entertaiment.
Two weeks ago she was involved in a serious car accident, which left her in a coma with severe head injuries. A week later the nation was shocked when she died, without having regained conciousness. We were all so hopeful that she would recover. Each day as we watch Isidingo it feels so strange seeing her play her part, and yet knowing she is no more. Some people just go too soon!
At this time I also give a thought to the other's who were involved in the same accident, some sustaining serious injury, and still in hospital. I wish you all a speedy recovery.
The background Durban's Daily Photo blog has been changed to the same background as the site dedicated to Ashley Callie, and will remain so for a week.
Sunday is the day for a breakfast run. For those not familiar with the concept - it is a very convenient excuse for bikers of all ages to take their bikes out for a spin. The roads are usually quiet, and if the weather is good, then riding gives a great sense of freedom.
This is Linga Lapa, at the Nottingham Road turnoff on the Midlands Meander. They are obviously very used to having all manner of bikers arrive any time from 9am, so they have a set breakfast menu - 2 eggs, bacon, sausages, tomatoe, toast, coffee, tea and orange juice - all reasonably priced at R25.
Ok, this is not quite Durban, but at just over 100km, its close enough to make a really pleasant Sunday morning ride.
We may not have a mountain, and we may not have any snow(ever), but we can have a cable car! This gives quite a pleasant view of the area as you go along.
It was strange to see this trailer not being used for its intended purpose (to sell refreshments), on a Saturday afternoon.
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