Well here we finally are and apologies that we have not been able to post sooner to keep you up to date!!
We departed the school in the pouring rain on Thursday and had a smooth drive to Glasgow airport. All checked in and safely through security. The flight was on time and very smooth, allowing us the full time in Dubai airport. We passed through customs, eventually, moved to the hotel and managed to get three or four hours sleep. Slightly refreshed we went back to the airport and through security again and boarded for the flight to Durban and again we were on time!! Arrived safely in Durban after another good flight. After gathering our luggage and passing through security we were greeted by the staff and pupils of both Zwelibanzi and Dloko high schools, with some of their wonderful singing. This, as always draws a big crowd of interested on lookers. An hour later and we were on the buses and on the way to the Beach hotel. Checked in and quickly put our luggage in the rooms and down to the restaurant for dinner. A quiet evening and a chance to unpack and unwind. Day 1 in South Africa complete :-)