Richard’s Bay RSA. NOT!

 After a bumpy night


we arrived in the vicinity of Richard’s Bay RSA.  It is a major coal exporting port and we were advised to keep the doors to our balcony closed to avoid coal dust. (In the Cos Cob section of Greenwich just West of where we lived for years a coal burning power plant had existed for years including the early days of our time in Riverside. The white railings on our porch knew it.)

Well, our doors can be left open, unfortunately although it is not exactly veranda sitting weather. 


The harbor pilot got on.


And discussed with the Captain the situation- some strong currents, strong winds and a narrow port entrance:


Then the harbor pilot got off

And the announcement came:  unsafe to enter the harbor. 
Oh well for us, but several friends had been scheduled to get off for a several day overland excursion to Victoria Falls and safari land. Bummer. 


Comments

  1. graceBApril 6, 2024 at 10:42 AM

    Certainly a lot of excitement as Aunt MM would have said…The Harbor Pilot photo is the best!! What a job to deliver an important message-i guess there’s no substitute to face-to-face conversation regarding that Big ship trying to “thread the needle”! My guess is that your grandchildren will want the Harbor Pilot job!!! Love g😘

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  2. AnonymousApril 8, 2024 at 4:55 AM

    What a story! Great snapshots!

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