Conversation

I read a book once called " Alone against the Atlantic" based on the true story of a determined man with "half a boat", people joked with him and his self designed and built craft, who challenged the Atlantic Ocean and conquered it single handedly (Later also the Pacific). A remarkable story and achievement. He observed that he started talking to himself in a manner reminding of a lunatic, he had a way with dealing with being alone. He also noted that he had to be careful with how he acted while being by himself. Also the movie "Castaway" with Tom Hanks and Mr Wilson gives a good idea of how most of us need companionship to remain sane.

It is common today that some people who live in modern cities become isolated within their own worlds. Being alone is good at times but can be challenging.

I enjoyed an afternoon and evening of friendship and enjoyable conversation, thank you Willem and Wilma. Julle maak die wag na Marlene se volgende besoek baie draaglik.