Kings Park.

This little queue has no chance of filling up the stadium today! Don't know what was the occasion, but it is obviously not a big event.

The major rugby matches which find themselves in Durban are played at the Absa Stadium aka Kings Park. Across the road the soccer stadium is being re-developed in preparation for the 2010 Soccer World Cup.

Light makes the picture.

Each day I discover something new about photography. Many times its something I've heard before, but suddenly it makes sense. My uncle (a retired professional photographer) describes photography as painting with light, and now I understand what he meant.

Because it was overcast, and threatening rain, I thought the weather was all wrong for good photos. To my surprise it was actually perfect. Because it was cold and we'd had some rain, the air was crisp and clear. Small breaks in the dark clouds provided an interesting variation in the light, resulting in the buildings along Durban's golden mile being illuminated, making them stand out even at a significant distance.

The bluff of course, clothed in its natural vegetation, absorbed all the light it received, giving the strong contrast to the town.

The power of one.

Because the subject of our May Theme day is Numbers, the plan was a 2010 Soccer World Cup sign together with the new stadium in the background. While finding the half built stadium was easy - just follow the yellow steel cranes, there were no 2010 signs anywhere.

Instead this amended sign along the same road was rather amusing. Anyone who tries to "obey" this speed limit could have serious problems with their vehicle afterward, given the speed humps and construction going on here.

Below are the other City Daily Photo bloggers from around the world, who are participating in this month's theme day on numbers.

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Albuquerque (NM), USA by Helen
American Fork (UT), USA by Annie
Arradon, France by Alice
Aspen (CO), USA by IamMBB
Athens, Greece by Debbie
Auckland, New Zealand by Lachezar
Austin (TX), USA by LB
Avignon, France by Nathalie
Barrow-in-Furness, UK by Enitharmon
Barton (VT), USA by Andree
Belgrade, Serbia by Bibi
Bellefonte (PA), USA by Barb-n-PA
Bicheno, Australia by Greg
Bogor, Indonesia by Gagah
Boston (MA), USA by Cluelessinboston
Boston (MA), USA by Sarah, Whit, & Leyre
Bucharest, Romania by Malpraxis
Budapest, Hungary by agrajag
Buenos Aires, Argentina by Karine
Busan, Korea South by iamnbinb
Canterbury, UK by Rose
Chandler (AZ), USA by Melindaduff
Chateaubriant, France by Bergson
Cheltenham, UK by Marley
Chesapeake Daily Photo (VA), USA by ptowngirl
Chicago (IL), USA by Focused Light
Christchurch, New Zealand by Michelle
Clearwater (FL), USA by Smaridge01
Clearwater Beach (FL), USA by Smaridge01
Cleveland (OH), USA by iBlowfish
Cologne, Germany by April11
Concordia Sagittaria, Italy by Patrizia
Coral Gables (FL), USA by Jnstropic
Corsicana (TX), USA by Lake Lady
Dallas (TX), USA by turtle
Darmstadt, Germany by Elsch
Dunedin (FL), USA by Smaridge01
Durban, South Africa by CrazyCow
East Gwillimbury, Canada by Your EG Tour Guide
Evry, France by Olivier
Forks (WA), USA by Mary
Geneva (IL), USA by Kelly
Glasgow, Scotland by Jackie
Greenville (SC), USA by Denton
Gun Barrel City (TX), USA by Lake Lady
Hamilton, New Zealand by Sakiwi
Hampton (VA), USA by ptowngirl
Helsinki, Finland by Kaa
Hobart, Australia by Greg
Hong Kong, Hong Kong by Rachel A.
Hyde, UK by Gerald
Inverness (IL), USA by Neva
Ioannina, Greece by Christos-Ioanna
Jackson (MS), USA by Halcyon
Jefferson City (MO), USA by Chinamom2005
Jogjakarta, Indonesia by Jogja Portrait
Joplin (MO), USA by Victoria
Katonah (NY), USA by Inkster1
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by Edwin
Kyoto, Japan by Tadamine
Larchmont (NY), USA by Marie-Noyale
Las Vegas (NV), USA by Mo
Le Guilvinec, France by ds2944
Lisbon, Portugal by Sailor Girl
Lisbon, Portugal by Maria João
Lodz, Poland by ritalounge
London, UK by Mo
London, UK by Ham
Mainz, Germany by JB
Malaga, Spain by Paula
Manila, Philippines by Heyokity
Maple Ridge, Canada by Susan
Marseille, France by Alex
Medan, Indonesia by KT
Melbourne, Australia by Mblamo
Melbourne, Australia by John
Memphis (TN), USA by SouthernHeart
Menton, France by Jilly
Mexico City, Mexico by Poly
Mexico City, Mexico by Carraol
Minneapolis (MN), USA by Mitch
Minneapolis (MN), USA by Greg
Minsk, Belarus by Olga
Misawa, Japan by misawa mama
Monrovia (CA), USA by Keith
Monte Carlo, Monaco by Jilly
Monterrey, Mexico by rafa
Montpellier, France by Marie
Moscow, Russia by Irina
Mumbai, India by Magiceye
Mumbai, India by Kunalbhatia
Nancy, France by yoshi
Nashville (TN), USA by Chris
Nelson, New Zealand by Meg and Ben
New Orleans (LA), USA by steve buser
New York City (NY), USA by • Eliane •
New York City (NY), USA by Ming the Merciless
Newport News (VA), USA by ptowngirl
Norfolk (VA), USA by ptowngirl
North Hampton (NH), USA by Amy
Norwich, UK by Goddess888
Nottingham, UK by Gail's Man
Ocean Township (NJ), USA by Josy
Omsk, Russia by Nataly
Orlando (FL), USA by OrlFla
Oslo, Norway by Lothiane
Owasso (OK), USA by Jennifer
Paderborn, Germany by Soemchen
Paris, France by Eric
Pasadena (CA), USA by Can8ianben
Pasadena (CA), USA by Petrea
Penang, Malaysia by Maltelda
Perth, Australia by Elevation7
Phoenix (AZ), USA by Cheryl
Pilisvörösvár, Hungary by Elise
Port Angeles (WA), USA by Jelvistar
Port Elizabeth, South Africa by Sam
Port Townsend (WA), USA by raf
Port Vila, Vanuatu by Mblamo
Portsmouth (VA), USA by ptowngirl
Prague, Czech Republic by Honza03
Quincy (MA), USA by Cluelessinboston
Rabaul, Papua New Guinea by Jules
Ramsey, Isle of Man by babooshka
Riga, Latvia by Riga Images
Rollag, Norway by Stormel
Rotterdam, Netherlands by Ineke
Saarbrücken, Germany by LadyDemeter
Saigon, Vietnam by Simon
Saint Paul (MN), USA by Kate
Salem (OR), USA by jill
Salt Lake City (UT), USA by Eric
Salt Lake City (UT), USA by atc
San Diego (CA), USA by Felicia
San Diego (CA), USA by Zentmrs
San Francisco (CA), USA by PFranson
San Francisco (CA), USA by Louis la Vache
Seattle (WA), USA by Kim
Seattle (WA), USA by Chuck
Selma (AL), USA by RamblingRound
Seoul, South Korea by Phil
Sesimbra, Portugal by Aldeia
Setúbal, Portugal by Maria Elisa
Sharon (CT), USA by Jenny
Singapore, Singapore by Keropok
Sofia, Bulgaria by Antonia
St Francis, South Africa by Sam
Stanwood (WA), USA by MaryBeth
Stavanger, Norway by Tanty
Stayton (OR), USA by Celine
Stockholm, Sweden by Stromsjo
Stouffville, Canada by Ken
Subang Jaya, Malaysia by JC
Suffolk (VA), USA by ptowngirl
Sunshine Coast, Australia by bitingmidge
Sydney, Australia by Julie
Székesfehérvár, Hungary by Teomo
Tacloban City, Philippines by agnesdv
Tel-Aviv, Israel by Olga
Terrell (TX), USA by Jim K
Terrell (TX), USA by Bstexas
Tokyo, Japan by Tadamine
Torun, Poland by Glenn
Torun, Poland by Torun Observer
Toulouse, France by Julia
Turin, Italy by Livio
Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina by Jazzy
Twin Cities (MN), USA by Slinger
Vichy, France by Delphsnl
Victoria, Canada by Benjamin Madison
Vienna, Austria by G_mirage2
Virginia Beach (VA), USA by ptowngirl
Wailea (HI), USA by Kuanyin
Washington (DC), USA by Rachel
Wassenaar, Netherlands by Rich
West Paris (ME), USA by crittoria
West Sacramento (CA), USA by Barbara
Weston (FL), USA by WestonDailyPhoto
Williamsburg (VA), USA by ptowngirl
Willits (CA), USA by Elaine
Yardley (PA), USA by Mrlynn,

Wordless Wednesday A for Alpaca

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Mr Bones

It just gets better and better. Not our quiz results! .... the chalk drawings on the menu board. The detail on this picture at the Keg And Trout in Hillcrest - all done in chalk, is phenomenal.

Our score at quiz was very good, but not sufficient to win. Perhaps we should have asked Mr Bones to join our team!!

Our funny man, Leon Shuster plays Mr Bones in the movie of the same name. His character is that of a white man who grew up as the adopted son of the chief of a traditional African tribe, not knowing he doesn't actually belong. He is a bungling sangoma, who advises the chief by reading the future in the bones he throws. The chief is old and frail and needs to find his successor. The movie tells the amuzing events as Mr Bones sets out to find the chief's son.

Serena Alpaca Farm

The alpacas of Serena Alpaca farm in Mooi River head for the fence to greet their visitors. If truth be known, they're actually after the food which accompanies their visitors.

The alpacas are sheared annually. This fleece is transformed into the most beautiful soft wool, at the small mill on the farm. When the processed in this way, each garment will be unique, because there is no guarantee of producing exactly the same blend of colour in two successive runs.

Unusual place for a church.

Seems Glenridge Church has finally found a permanent home, this time its above the Durban Station. At first it sounds like rather a strange place for a church, but on second thoughts one can see the benefits.

Parking is no problem. Very few trains run on a Sunday, and the other businesses which share this roof-top are closed, so there's plenty of parking for the congregation.

No disturbance. The congreqation are free to sing their praises without fear of offending those who don't share their beliefs. No one can hear them.

Zim update: The ship carrying arms destined for Zim has been recalled by China. It has docked in Angola to offload the Angolan orders, and to refuel. No arms will be offloaded, or sent to Zim. This is a small victory for democracy.
The recount is almost done, with only one extra seat going to the ruling party, but not enough to make any significant change to the ultimate result.
Many other African leaders are calling Robert Mugabe to step down without further incident, but who knows what he will do.