From ships to shipwrecks... and back to Robben Island. I heard quite an amazing story on the radio today - on Sunday, the daughter of Robert Wilcox, an ex-Robben Island political prisoner, swam from Robben Island to Blouberg beach in honour of her parents and their resilience during the struggle years. 36-year-old Diane Wilcox completed the 7.5km swim in 2 hours and 47 minutes - and I can promise you, that water's CHILLY! The radio announcer joked with her that if her father had had her talent, perhaps he would have left the island a little earlier...
