Scared to go into the water, newbie Thembalethu Zulu forgets all her fears in the face of the incredible action at this year’s Sardine Run
But my staying “up top” is not to be. The dive guide who’s been unofficially assigned to me has been coaxing me for the greater part of the morning, assuring me that even though I’ve never even swum in the open sea , that a dive into the water will be worthwhile. His bright orange stick for “dealing with excitable sharks” does little to inspire confidence, but eventually his charms work and I agree to follow him in.
As we head back, I am already excited by what the next day will bring. Back at base camp, I hang my wetsuit up in the drying room — a standout feature of the lodge, apparently, as climbing into a cold wetsuit in the early morning is not a pleasant experience. Writer Thembalethu Zulu gets set to fly in a two-seater plane, for a high-altitude view of the Sardine Run.After a collective decision to call it a day earlier than usual, I take the opportunity to see the action from a two-seater plane, which offers aerial support to the boats for increased chances of spotting the great migration.
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