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July 21st 2023
Published: September 2nd 2023
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Dear All Amazing! I can't quite believe I'm here! South Africa has often seemed to be such a dark and forboding place given its recent troubles, yet at the same time wondrous and stunning. I'm so excited to explore, and so glad to have made this first step in simply coming here, after hearing so many not-so-good stories. Both my flights here were good - I took Lufthansa with a connection in Fran... Read Full Entry



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Houts BayHouts Bay
Houts Bay

Cape Town
Sea PointSea Point
Sea Point

Cape Town
South Africa's Four Nobel Prize Winners, V&A WaterfrontSouth Africa's Four Nobel Prize Winners, V&A Waterfront
South Africa's Four Nobel Prize Winners, V&A Waterfront

Albert Lutuli, Desmond Tutu, FW de Klerk and Nelson Mandela
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Famous Apartheid-Era Image

Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island
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Boat to Robben Island

V&A Waterfront
Cape Town and Table MountainCape Town and Table Mountain
Cape Town and Table Mountain

Viewed from Robben Island



2nd September 2023

Captivating Cape Town
I've been waiting for these blogs to start! I may need to go back to Cape Town to visit the botanical gardens. Our trip to Robben Island got cx due to rough seas. We experienced scheduled power outages when we were in Kathmandu. It makes you wonder. We enjoyed the Sixth District Museum and the penguins. Your blog brings pleasant memories and we are eager to read more about your South African adventure.
2nd September 2023

Cape Town
Thanks Merry! Cape Town was a great start to my South African adventure, and I was also inspired in my visit by your own blogs from there a few years ago 😁
2nd September 2023
African Penguins

Perfectly penguin
It is good to make some new friends.
2nd September 2023
African Penguins

Penguins
Aw! I remember how you love penguins, from your amazing Antarctica trip 😊
2nd September 2023
Me

Fun
We have a similar photo.
2nd September 2023
Me

Fun
One of those must-do photo shots, lol!
2nd September 2023
Steak and Chips!

Steak and Chips
Perfect meal. Perfect view.
2nd September 2023
Steak and Chips!

Steak and Chips
Mmm, I can still taste that first steak I had in South Africa! The first of many πŸ˜‹
3rd September 2023

So much to see!
Dave here....looks like you did Cape Town in good fashion and had a great time!
3rd September 2023

Cape Town
Thanks Dave! Indeed, I had a great time in Cape Town, it was a wonderful start to my trip. As a wise person once said, "so much to see, so little time!", lol!
5th September 2023

Great Start!
What a great start to your South African adventures Alex! Cape Town sounds very interesting, and your photos are just beautiful. What lovely scenery. And I love the little penguins!
6th September 2023

Great Start
Thanks Lori! I felt I had a really good introduction to the country in Cape Town, and I was so excited to explore the rest! The penguins were so small and cute ☺️
6th September 2023

Cape Town
Where our Travelblog started in 2006. A good read. We await the next instalment ..........
6th September 2023

Cape Town
Thanks John and Miranda! I've just had a quick look at your first blogs. It looks like we did a very similar journey indeed. I'm interested that you took the Baz Bus, as that was my original plan before they stopped one of the routes. I'm going to have a deeper look into your blogs when I have a bit more time, it will be interesting to compare experiences! Thank you for following my journey 😁
12th October 2023
Nelson Mandela's Cell

Awesome
It is awesome that I finally found time to start reading your SA blogs. Nelson Mandela's cell really is in iconic place. I'd love to see that somer day. /Ake
12th October 2023
Nelson Mandela's Cell

Awesome
Thanks Ake! Awesome to hear you're reading them, thank you! Visiting Nelson Mandela's cell was a real experience for me, and I very much recommend a visit if you're ever in Cape Town.
13th March 2024

South Africa
South Africa hasn't really appealed to me but wow I just hadn't realized how beautiful this part of the world really is.
13th March 2024

South Africa
Oh my goodness, South Africa was just amazing! A real adventure, a real journey. It has, understandably, bad press, but with the right precautions, offers just so much!

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