Travel - Margate South Coast of Durban

Heaven on the South Coast

 

The waiter put down in front of me, what seemed to be the smallest poikie pot(a round caste iron pot supported by a tripod of legs) I had ever seen. Inside was a bubbling sauce with chicken livers, served with authentic African dumplings. The cheer and joy filled the air of this half restaurant half pub, where laughter of friends over a meal could be heard along with the clinging of glasses, as people enjoyed the vibe. Senzi’s is a vibrant chill spot in Margate and is a stone throw away from the sandy beach of the South coast.

 

Watching the sun rays crack through the silver lining of the clouds, I could finally smell the warm sea breeze and feel the early humidity of the Durban air. My eyes were patiently awaiting to come into contact with the different hues of the dark blue waters of the Indian ocean. As the sun leaned over the sea, I started my journey of exploring the different places this heaven had to offer.

 

Up the road from the gold crown resort, Margate Sands, came a smell that could satisfy the biggest hunger. The smell of curry and spices stuck in the air from a little shop that sells the famous bunny chow, a quarter loaf of bread filled with any curry of your choice...the sting that comes with it is worth it.

 

The smell of the sea covers the area like a blanket, the breeze touching your skin and immediately putting you into holiday mode. Standing on the peer looking out at the big blue horizon, the sea decided to play with me a bit when a huge wave swept over the concrete and dunked me like an oreo in milk,satisfying.

 

Rich African culture surrounds the sidewalks with typical looking African women selling beaded accessories, shoes and beach wear. The restaurants that line up along the roads all have plenty to offer. Larry’s, a sea food restaurant, that brings family and friends closer, a place where you can carve your memories onto a wooden board to be hung up as decor which gives the place a chilled feel.

 

I could barely wait to feel the ocean waters touch my feet while I searched for interesting looking shells along the coast. A few km away I found a tidal pool, an amazing gift from nature to see what small creatures call the big blue, home. Sea snails, marine fish, along with baby eels can be found among this rocky wonderland, I wont forget to mention the crabs, they own those rocks.

 

I climbed up to the highest rock, sat down and just absorbed what mother nature has gifted to us, I was a mermaid for a few moments. One can really lose track of time when visiting this beautiful heaven South of Durban.