The rotunda

The rotunda at Mariner's wharf The rotunda at Mariner's wharf

The rotunda

Posted by on Apr 29, 2013 in Documentary
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If you look for it, you’ll probably miss the rotunda. I know I did. Several times in fact. It’s hidden between moored boats, boats often filled with laughing, loudly talking fishermen. But it’s there, if you take your time and see past the visual chaos of masts, brightly coloured boats, larger-than-life fishermen and fences and gates.

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Gautrain in Sandton The Gautrain arrives at the Sandton station

Gautrain

Posted by on Nov 30, 2012 in Travel
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Three sets of escalators descend through concrete tunnels and braces to platform C; the departure point from Sandton to O R Thambo International Airport.

There’s a dusty, musty smell that increases in intensity as the escalators descend deeper. Layers of dust coat the tops of struts and braces that hold the tunnels and escalators and structures in place and there’s a gentle hum of machinery and fluorescent lighting.

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