Cape Town, November 22, 2011

Cape Town, November 22, 2011
I had an early excursion to take a trip to Table Mountain for a view of Cape Town. I had also booked a half day cape tour so I could see the cape of good hope.
Table Mountain was absolutely beautiful, however the wind were up so I could not take the cable car to the top. As I had the driver for a few more hours, I asked for a personal tour of Cape Town an he showed me Signal Hill, another lookout point, and other areas of the city. Both Signal Hill an Table Mountain afforded beautiful views of Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela had been unjustly held for so many years, the soccer stadium built for the world cup, and all of Cape Town.
The Cape Tour took you all along a beautiful drive hugging the mountains and sea. There were some great places to stop for shots and an uneventful trip to see some African penguins who did absolutely nothing.
The trip ended at the Cape of Good Hope and honestly, some of the most beautiful scenery I've ever seen. This is not what I thought Africa looked like. Sheer cliff drops down to a clear blue sea and the freshest air you've ever breathed. In front of you was the convergence of the Atlantic and Indian oceans and beyond that, antarctica. I hope the photos I captured do it justice but I highly doubt they will.
On return to Cape Town, I had the driver drop me off at Mama Africa, based on a tip from a friend. Mama Africa was a casual dining spot featuring authentic African dishes and live music. Absolutely awesome. Thanks Howie!

It had been a long day and I had an early flight to catch to Johannesburg and on to Pilannesberg National Park.