Blogs from Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa - page 5

The Waterfront is a must for all tourists - but it is also a place that is popular with Capetonians. Vibrant -Cosmopolitan - lots of music - for all tastes - craft markets - very "up-market" shops - and enough restaurants and pubs to keep you busy for weeks.!! Probably wise to check prices or you could end up a bit broke!! ... read more

Out and aboutTuesday, August 17. We start with a tour of the city with several walks in the town, a cable car ride, 3000 ft to the top of Table Mountain, and then a hike around the top of the plateau. Spectacular vistas. Cape Town with its huge new, oversized soccer stadium spread out below us. We spot about seven chubby, furry Rock Hydrax, called Dassies in S Africa, about the size of a large cat, gleefully munching away at what looks like moss growing between and on the rocks. At one point I glance a couple feet in front of me and discover we have come right up to a sheer drop off. No warning. No fence. We are a bit more careful where we are walking after that. The cable car itself is an ... read more

Hello everyone! I moved into my new place it is amazing. Once the internet starts working over there, I will post pictures of my sweet new digs. We went to the aquarium- it was REALLY COOL! There were all kinds of sea creatures from both the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean. SO NEAT. We were there for the feeding of the Penguins which was very interesting. They weigh them every day - some fish eat 0 sardines while others will eat up to 10 if they are feeding their babies or beginning to lay eggs because they have to incubate their eggs for up to 10 days. The eggs hatch between 38-42 days later. They feed the Penguins everyday - all of the penguins have names, and they are distinguished by the different spots on ... read more

Upon arrival in Durban the Cruise Director, Jamie, made an unusual announcement. He strongly recommended that guests do not go into the downtown area of Durban. South Africa is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. It is rich with natural resources, exotic flora and fauna and ringed by stunning beaches. But South Africa is a troubled country still trying to overcome the consequences of Apartheid and the AIDS plague and skyrocketing crime rates. Right now South Africa is preparing to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament in June. There is a strong campaign to rein in the robbers and murderers before the country is in the world spotlight. Recently a white supremacist was bludgeoned to death by two of his employees. This has raised racial tensions dramatically and there are demonstrations ... read more

After a long wait Kaisosi was launched at Royal Cape Yacht Club, Cape Town on 1 December 2009.... read more