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PENRYN RFC U16'S
RUGBY TOUR TO SOUTH AFRICA (2)

Tour Information Cont...

Sunday 8th August 2004

This day was a free day where the group visited the the newly re-opened uShaka Marine World, located on the Marine Parade near to their hotel.

The Sea world incorporates a unique ship-wreck-themed aquarium (one of the five largest aquarium's in the world).

It also boasts a 1,200-seater dolphin stadium (the largest Dolphinarium in Africa ), a seal pool and a penguin rookery, and the Wet 'n' Wild water park which is popular with all youth groups, (and some senior ones!)

In the evening the group enjoyed a steak dinner at the popular 'Macrib' family restaurant at their hotel.

Monday 9th August 2004

Prior to the second fixture of the tour, the group had some free time where they spent the latter part of the morning and early afternoon at the Victoria Street Market. The second fixture was played under flood lights Kicking off at 18.00 hours.

PENRYN RFC U16'S 0 vs HARLEQUINS RFC U16'S 27 :   MAN OF THE MATCH : NICK MASON

After a hard fought game which saw the hosts come out on top, the teams enjoyed the traditional after match presentations and hospitality and both Burleigh Travel and Penryn RFC would like to thank all at Harlequins RFC for making the tourists feel welcome.

Tuesday 10th August 2004

Prior to travelling by coach to Northern Natal for a 2-night game experience, the group spent the morning at the popular Factory Outlet Centre on the outskirts of Durban to take advantage of the favourable exchange rate where I am sure that the sports store staff were rubbing their hands together while the players stocked up on Super 12's Jerseys and other merchandise.

The group then travelled North through Zululand to their destination at the game reserve.

En route, the group visited the Dumazulu Cultural Village where they enjoyed a tour of a living, working Zulu community. The tour invoved an insight into the language, culture and beleifs of the Zulu people culminating in a breathtaking display of Zulu dance and a chance to try their native brew called 'Zulu beer'!

Wednesday 11th August 2004

After an early start, before sunrise the group embarked on theri first game experience which was a boat cruise on Lake Jozini.

The lake is over 20K in length and is home to wildlife such as Crocodile, Hippo and a wide range of birdlife.

Upon their return from the boat cruise the middle of the day was spent at leisure in and around the complex where the majority of the group enjoyed time around the pool before embarking on the second game experience of the day where they enjoyed a traditional game drive on 4X4 Land Rovers.

The group were driven into the Mkuze Game reserve where they could spot the infamous 'Big Five' (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and Rhino). The group retunred from the drive just after sunset to enjoy their last night in the resort reflecting on an incredible experience.

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