One More Month

11 May 2010 - Tomorrow I will be on my way to South Africa, so its impossible not to think about the World Cup Football. I learned that most tickets have now been sold.The new stadiums are among the most spectacular in the world and they will collectively seat more than 570 000 people. Fo example, the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban has a steel arch 105 m above the middle of the pitch, and by using a cable car, spectators will enjoy a stunning view of the Indian Ocean. Soccer City in Johannesburg takes the form of a calabash, a traditional African drinking vessel. The outer skin area spans 43 000 m2 and will be constructed from wholly natural energy-efficient material. It is the biggest stadium in Africa, seating almost 95,000 people. The Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit is situated in a region known for its wild beauty and animals, close to the Kruger National Park. Its signature feature is the roof supports that 18 resemble giraffes.