Serendipity In South African Shores

We were in our room at the Garden Sun Hotel in Durban, when the phone suddenly rung and the caller was looking for me. At first, I wondered, why someone will be looking for me in South African shores, but later when she introduced herself, I realized that her husband gave my name, so we can coordinate while waiting for the ship to alongside.

With Sindhu and her children while strolling at the Beachfront in Durban, South Africa

At the end of the three days wait, a friendship blossomed.  
I was looking forward to discovering how it is sailing with an Indian family. As we bid each other good-bye, before we  entered our living quarters when we reached the ship, it reminds me to this day to how letting go of how busy, or lonely you can be, is one of the hardest things in life but, taking time to make a brand-new friend, is oh so worth it. Memories of  our friendship begin in Durban, and I'm glad I made it to this trip.