THE FORGOTTEN LOVE On The Train
PRETORIA: 100 Dollars
Pretoria often becomes ‘forgotten capital’ from South Africa. Most people are more familiar with Cape Town, Johannesburg and even Durban than the executive capital of South Africa. However, there is an annual phenomenon that makes it different from some of these cities.
Indeed, as a tourist destination, Pretoria is still less competitive with the cities above. Government buildings, old monuments, statues, make most people dull and less instagramable.
But wait a minute, in spring each year, Pretoria ‘changed’. Like men or women who are in-‘make over’, as well as the appearance of Pretoria that makes pangling many tourists in that period.
Wh why? Because Pretoria City turned into ‘ungu’ with the bloom of Jacaranda trees.
There are many people who do not know the Jacaranda Flower Tree. And here's the flower.
...JACARANDA FLOWERS...
Jacaranda belongs to the family Bignoniaceae and is a genus of 49 flowering plant species. Depending on the species, this tree can grow 20 to 30 meters. Because of its height and shade, Jacaranda is often used as a shelter in the summer.
The name 'Jacaranda' is believed to be derived from the Guarani language which means 'harum'. Generally, Jacaranda trees flower in spring and summer.
...Jacaranda is not from South Africa...
Is the Jacaranda native to South Africa? Apparently not. Jacaranda was originally from Latin America, Argentina. Later in the 19th century, the Jacaranda seed was brought to South Africa by a man named William Nelson.
Jacaranda was first planted in Pretoria in 1888 in the Arcardia area and immediately attracted the public interest at that time. Currently, the City Government website reports that there are 40,000 to 70,000 Jacaranda trees in Pretoria.
The interesting thing with Jacaranda in Pretoria is that not all flowers are purple. There are about 100 rare white Jacaranda trees in the Groenkloof area, or Herbert Baker Street.
...Ban on Planting Jacaranda Trees...
Unfortunately, planting of the new Jacaranda Tree in the City of Pretoria has been banned. This is because Jacaranda is a 'invasive.' plant species.'
That is, the growth of Jacaranda root is thought to cause damage to the surrounding environment. In addition, Jacaranda can harm nearby water sources. Therefore, the South African Parliament has approved a Regulation banning the replanting of such trees.
So, Jacaranda is arguably 'beautiful but dangerous.' That's how Valentino describes Leyka.
...Lucky symbols...
One of the other unique things about Jacaranda is that this tree is nicknamed 'exam tree' or 'test tree' by students and students at the University of Pretoria.
The Jacaranda blooming time coincides with the final exam period at one of South Africa's largest universities. There is a belief that if the heads of the students or students fall down the blooming Jacaranda flower, they will be able to pass the entire exam eventually. In other words, Jacaranda is also known as the tree that gives 'luck'.
In each region or country, valentine is celebrated in different ways. In certain countries, Valentine's Day is even celebrated in a unique way, such as in South Africa, with the Lupercalia festival.
South Africans believed in the story of Lupercalia, which later became the history of Valentine's Day celebrations until now. Indeed, from various stories about the beginning of the celebration of valentine's day, some historians agree that this story is the beginning of the celebration of valentine's day.
The story of Lupercalia is best known in ancient Roman myth, which tells the story of a pair of young men named Romulus and Remus. In the past, according to legend they were kept by a male wolf until they became adults. In Roman mythology, they were the children of a Virgin Vesta named Rhea Silvia and the god Mars.
In this mythology, Valentine's Day, which falls on February 14, is an extension of the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalis called fertility day, which is celebrated on February 15. On this Day of Fertility, an offering was given to Lupercus who was considered the God of Fertility and was depicted wearing clothes from goat skin.
In this festival, young men and women will pin their lovers' names on their sleeves. In addition, valentine day events are spent visiting wildlife sanctuaries or nature reserves with family and friends or attending festival markets along the city center of Pretoria.
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And in February, the day of affection is usually many festivals in South Africa and one of them in the city of Pretoria which is always crowded in spring and summer.
Valentino has booked a room at the most luxurious Hotel in Pretoria, The Maslow Hotel Time Square, the type of superior executive in his actual pick for his honeymoon. 3 Weeks is the honeymoon time in Pretoria and Johannesburg, Valentino has booked hotel rooms in two different places, all the hotel rooms were booked with Open booking, where the room booking was adjusted to the number of days of stay, Valentino booked 10 days at Hotel Maslow because of one woman named LEYKA PAQUITO FERNANDEZ.
The trendy Maslow Hotel Time Square hotel offers in-room refrigerators, minibars and air conditioning, and is easily connected to the internet as free wi-fi is available for guests. The price per night of this hotel with the most luxurious class ranges from approximately 300 - 400 US dollars or around 4,000,000 - 6,000,000 rupiah with a rate of 15,000 rupiah per dollar.
The hotel offers concierge service and room service. And, guests can enjoy the pool and breakfast, which is a popular choice for tourists visiting Pretoria. For guests driving, free parking is available.
If you like Italian food, The Maslow Hotel Time Square is located near Old Town Italy - Menlyn Maine, Forti Grill & Bar, and Caraffa, is the right choice, so you can choose to stay in the city, that's why Valentino booked the hotel.
The Maslow Hotel Time Square makes it easy to enjoy the many things Pretoria has to offer such as the Museum of Natural History and The National Cultural History Museum, these are some of the most popular natural history museums there.
Maslow Time Square Hotel, Pretoria. In the evening.
While Leyka stayed at Waterkloof Apartment, the location is not far from Maslow Hotel, Apartment but rented as a Hotel with a very cheap price. This is suitable for backpackers, with a minimal budget. The price per night in this Waterkloof Apartment is approximately 35 - 45 USD dollars or around 500,000 - 700,000 rupiah in the exchange rate of 15,000 rupiah per dollar. For Leyka is already very good, there is no ugly Hotel in Petroria, Leyka chose the Hotel-class Apartment because the cost is very in accordance with the pocket of saving money - matian during college.
Waterkloof Apartment
They were picked up by a driver with a travel car, one of the facilities of the Maslow Hotel service which provides delivery and pickup of guests staying at the Hotel. After putting the goods in the trunk they sit sweetly behind the driver.
"Val, are you staying at the Maslow Hotel?" Leyka asked round her eyes when she saw the Hotel logo on the velvet car seat.
"Yeah, Peach" Valentino replied by pulling Leyka's body into his arms to lean against his chest.
"Kc.. I stayed not far from the Maslow Time Square Hotel, the same - the same near Menlyn Park"
"True, had we not met on the train we could have met in Petroria" Valentino said while kissing Leyka's forehead, Italian men are very known to adore his woman, they speak love other than his words, they use body language. Through his touch, his kiss never lost a minute. Italian men are very famous in the world.
"Ley, remember there are two possibilities, I'm with Rebecca and myself Ley, solo honeymoon, don't forget that! And I chose to dream - if solo honeymoon wasn't with Rebecca! You noted it was good - good!" valentino said firmly, by tilting his head towards Leyka's face and staring intently into Leyka's brown bead that looks bright brown in the scorching sun in South Africa.
"Hihi-- You're right" and Leyka just grinned and kissed Valentino's lips and it made Valentino's heart fall apart instantly.
"Whatever path we are destined to meet Leyka" Valentino again tightened his arms and peeked in Leyka's forehead.
"I don't believe Val-'s destiny I just believe all those things are coincidences"
"You don't believe it?" ask Valentino.
"No" Leyka replied making her head comfortable in Valentino's chest and closing her eyes.
"Basic Atheist" hiss Valentino made Leyka open her eyes and coincidentally, the car they were riding in passed the Waterkloof Hotel.
"Val, it's my hotel-we're through it"
"You have to be with me for 10 days" Leyka shuffled from Valentino's arms and debated her words.
"Val, I've booked 100 US dollars for that room Val! What a loss if I don't get it, you throw away my 100 bucks" Leyka snorted as she threw her body into a car with her arms crossed.
Valentino took out his wallet and pulled out a 100US dollar note and put his wallet back in his pants pocket.
"I changed your 100 dollars" Valentino said, shaking his head.
"Yeeeesss!! This has not been lost!" Leyka half-captured the money and cheered and Leyka kissed the money with a portrait of American revolutionary leader Benjamin Franklin, her lipstick in red landing right on her forehead, sensual lips printed there and then Leyka use her skills in the art of folding paper or origami in the form of LOVE.
"Hm.. Where did you learn origami?"
"My school of course" Leyka replied with a beaming face - a series.
"You know, the money doesn't sell if there's a lip stamp on you" Valentino shook his head again when he saw Leyka put the Love-shaped origami money in his wallet.
"Val, not all money has to be spent"
"Hmmpht.a strange and realistic wild girl" Valentino again pulls Leyka's body into his arms.
"All women are realistic Val, it's a stingy, calculating man who thinks women are realistic"
"I like women who don't look at everything with money"
"And I'm that kind of woman Val, I'm saving up and raising money for this trip, because to achieve pleasure, freedom and dreams all lie in money, if I don't look at everything with money, then I'll never be in your arms, as I am now" Leyka said.
"If you believe in fate then anything can happen Leyka, if we are destined to meet then we will meet"
"How do we meet when I have no desire to come here and reach it?"
"Ahh! It's hard to argue with you an atheist.. The important thing is that you hug me no matter what the way" Valentino said by tightening his arms, Leyka laughed as Valentino gave up.
Atheists, people who do not acknowledge the existence of the Creator, all that happens is a coincidence. The law of the Atheist, who has desire, will all be achieved by himself, relying on his own strength as a Man. Most Spaniards live that way, religion is just a formality on paper, but not all.
Unlike the culture of the Italians who are the owners of orthodox religion, belief in the Creator is very inherent from the moment they are born. They believe that everything God determines and God owns everything including, DESTINY.
The car took them to the lobby of the Maslow Time Square Hotel after passing the Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, it is only 10-15 minutes walk from Hotel to Mall as it is within one area. Since Valentino was a VVIP visitor by booking the most luxurious room, several people welcomed him. Jacaranda's flower arrangements were presented to the couple and they congratulated Valentino and Leyka's wedding, which was supposed to be Rebecca's, and several staff members drove the couple to their rooms.
"Aahh Val your room is so cool, you're crazy! Ordering this room for 400 US dollars and 10 days it's 4000 US dollars! Just to make love?" Leyka threw her body on the bed and rolled back and forth with her legs dangling on the floor. After opening his shirt, opening his watch and taking out all the things in his pants pocket, Valentio pressed down on Leyka's body that was wriggling around. Valentino's bare-chested and that's his habit.
"Listen Miss Liar, I could not stay here, I just gave you a 400 dollar down payment" valentino said he kissed Leyka's lips and then got up from Leyka's body and opened Leyka's booth and placed it on the shoe rack, Leyka rolled back and raised her legs completely in the basket.
"You really gave the best facilities for your jal*ang, if she were your wife" Valentino didn't like to hear her rush to the bed and ambush Leyka's body.
"Never bring that jar*ang this basket because I gave it to you, I could stay with you at your apartment and I'll pay for the rest, but I want to spend my time here with you" valentino whispered as he swiped his nose to the top of Leyka's nose.
"And I am not flattered Mr. Rich, for me this is just a waste of money" whispered Leyka by linking her hands to Valentino's bare shoulders and rubbing them gently.
"I'm willing to spend my money for this special moment, il mio amore (my love; italy), I don't care because I don't look at everything with money"
"Ha..Ha..Ha.. Basic Mr. Vindictive.. It turns out you're not content to argue with me-Val, if I don't have money, you can't beat me up because I won't get to you-you won't hit me, I won't lose my ticket, I won't lose my ticket, life is full of coincidences"
Valentino kept looking at Leyka's face, his eyes his lips, his speech, his face, his way of blinking and Valentino looked at the face more and more fixed.
"I love you, Leyka" murmured Valentino.
"What Val? What did you just say?"
"What's? I didn't say anything" Valentino's face flushed for a moment, then he kissed Leyka's lips and stood up.
"Val"
"Ley get ready, we're going to Menlyn Park, we're going shopping, I'm going to replace all the stuff I broke"
"Val"
"Hmmm"
"Val me too-
"Also what"
"I also want to make love to you!- Isn't that what you said just now?"
"You're right, Mi Caro (my dear;italy)" Valentinopun unzipped her pants and escaped from her body and approached Leyka and overpowered her.
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