Cape Town - South African Adventures Begin!

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July 21st 2023

Published: September 2nd 2023

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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Alexander Waring

alex waring

Hello there! Thanks for reading my blog. I started it in 2010 to keep a record of my travels, to let people know how I'm going, and also to keep me sane at times while I'm on the road! I have written up my 28 most recent journeys so far, and have no plans at all to stop travelling just yet. 93 countries down, 102 more to go - watch this space! Alex... full info

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Robben Island

Robben Island

Robben Island

Robben Island

Robben Island

Robben Island

Robben Island

Robben Island

Me and My Prison Tour Guide

Robben Island

Prison Courtyard

Robben Island

Prison Courtyard

Robben Island

Nelson Mandela's Cell

Robben Island

Nelson Mandela's Cell

Robben Island

Nelson Mandela's Cell Corridor

Robben Island

Prison

Robben Island

Robben Island

The Tour Guide called this "The Short Walk to Freedom" as we left Robben Island

Robben Island

Boat back from Robben Island

Cape Town and Table Mountain

Boat back from Robben Island

DHL Stadium

Boat back from Robben Island

Lion's Head Mountain

Boat back from Robben Island

2nd September 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

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

alex waring
Alexander Waring

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

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Perfectly penguin
It is good to make some new friends.

2nd September 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Penguins
Aw! I remember how you love penguins, from your amazing Antarctica trip 😊

2nd September 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Fun
We have a similar photo.

2nd September 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Fun
One of those must-do photo shots, lol!

2nd September 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Steak and Chips
Perfect meal. Perfect view.

2nd September 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Steak and Chips
Mmm, I can still taste that first steak I had in South Africa! The first of many 😋

3rd September 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

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

3rd September 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

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

Waddads Travel
Lori & Susan

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

alex waring
Alexander Waring

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

John Miranda
John & Miranda

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

6th September 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

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

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

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

alex waring
Alexander Waring

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

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

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

alex waring
Alexander Waring

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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