Well, what does one say when we’ve just experienced the most amazing month in, I think, South Africa’s history.  For those of you who didn’t attend the soccer world cup, have seriously lost out.  I can only say, and I quote:

“HIGHS  -  The 49 million South Africans who came out in support of Bafana Bafana on June 11, turning the country green and yellow.

Siphiwe Tshabalala’s opening goal at Soccer City.

Cape Town’s  Fan Walk, used by nearly 600 000 fans.

Efficient public transport to and from the games.

A sterling job at stadiums, airports, team hotels and training venues.

Cape Town getting a spot in the record books as the city with the world’s biggest vuvuzela-shaped horn.

LOWS  -  The Durban airport disaster.  Five planeloads of fans missed the Spain-Germany semi-final after their aircraft landed too late or were turned back due to congestion.

The security strike.  Police were forced to take over security at three stadiums after strikes by stewards.

Ticket touts. Scalpers sold World Cup tickets outside stadiums and on advertising websites throughout the tournament.

South Africa’s first round exit.”

CUP BY  NUMBERS  -  World Cup 2010 saw 3 178 956 fans attend 64 matches in 10 stadiums, seeing 145 goals, with the final between Spain and Netherlands, watched by a global audience of 750 million people.

In between all the hype, activity and soccer madness, we still took guests on tours.  The Stellenbosch/Franschhoek wine tour seems to have been the most popular.

Looking at the photographs posted here, one can see the wonderful weather we’ve had during the world cup.  Fans were treated to spectacular views and days in the sun.  A day after the world cup ended,  it rained and temperatures dropped to 6.5C at night time.

Until next time, we wish you happy days and hamba kahle (go well).

THE EXTRA MILE TEAM