Tash writes:
I am ashamed to say that I have lived in Joburg all my life, and I have never rowed a boat on Zoo Lake. Now that I have, I cannot understand why it took me so long (okay, it may have been my crippling fear of water. Or ducks. Or - heaven forbid - ducks in water. But I''m bigger and braver now so it''s okay). You guys, it was SO. MUCH. FUN!
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First off, I have to point out how ridiculously cost-effective this activity is for an afternoon out - broke guys who want to woo the pants off a lady (wait...I may have phrased that wrong. Or not.) this is for you. For a mere R10 per person per hour, you get a boat, two oars, and decades worth of romance (not to mention the chance to show off those biceps as you row her around). Hey, if it worked for that guy in that movie, it will definitely work for you! (Probably.) But I digress.
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I know that the boats at Zoo Lake have been around longer than I have, so I was half expecting a barely-floating piece of decaying wood with some oars thrown in for good measure, but I was pleasantly surprised. While the boats are by no means magnificent works of modern design, they were well maintained, fully functional, and, most importantly, spotlessly clean.
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If you''re looking for a fun, different, cost-effective afternoon out, I highly recommend this. Pack a picnic and a camera and plenty of sunblock, and lounge on the lake while soaking up the summer sun. And then, as always, tell me all about it!
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Read the full account of Tash''s Zoo Lake boat row, and other Jozi stories & reviews on her blog. Re-published with permission
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Economics lecturer.
Stargazer.
Masters student.
Kindness advocate.
Modern day dreamer.
Using yoga to find balance between seizing the day and honouring the light within.
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