The bus from Maputo arrived to Durban in the late afternoon. I know Durban from my previous voyages. The closest bacpackers accommodation to the bus station is Banana Backpackers on Pine Street. It is off season now and they are almost empty. They charge 60 rands for dorm bed or 80 if you want private room. Nick at the reception handed me out the map of the city marking with pen areas who are dangerous to walk even in the daylight… Well – it is already different Africa. I was feeling much safer in the remote villages in Zambia or Mozambique then in this big metropolis… I took a walk to the Emanuel cathedral – close to the Victoria Street Market…. At the dusk they are closing all shops (because of safety?) – so buy your food earlier!!!
