East London, South Africa

 East London, South Africa

March 31, 2025

We began our tour of East London on the southeastern coast of South Africa with a scenic drive along Oxford Street past the magnificent City Hall.  The maroon Victorian Renaissance-style building was constructed in 1897 with the addition of the clock tower later to commemorate Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee. 

Our first visit was to the East London Museum where the world’s only known dodo egg is on display.  By 1693 the dodo had become extinct.  

This museum is also famous for its coelacanth specimen – a fish species previously known only from fossil records, it was thought to have become extinct 80 million year ago – and a hominin child’s footprints estimated to be 124,000 years old.  

Many colorful birds like the Paradise Flycatcher, Forest Weaver, Ground Hornbill, Puff-Adder, many Eagles and Forktailed Drongo as well as the Rhino Horn and Manta were on display. 

Our last stop was to a beautiful beach boardwalk area overlooking the city and coastline.  

Had to visit the beach coffee shop displaying these “true to life” sayings!!!!!!  

Arriving back at the ship, the crew Welcomed us back twirling the Viking Red Umbrellas and the head chef Ali (our resident DJ) playing all the top tunes!!!!!  What a Fun Day!!!!!