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January 25th 2006
Published: March 20th 2006
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We caught a quick puddle jumper flight from Kruger back to JoBerg and then a proper jet aircraft over to Capetown. My parents chatted up a nice lady on the place who was nice enough to lead us in her car (we followed in a rental) down to the waterfront where my parents had arranged to rent an apt from friends back in the States. Well, would'nt you know it but, after asking my mother if the apt h... Read Full Entry



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ClosenessCloseness
Closeness

This little guy came within inches of me before deciding I was not worth his time.
Leopard of Haut's BayLeopard of Haut's Bay
Leopard of Haut's Bay

This statue of a Leopard can be found at the mouth of the bay.
Sunset in Cape TownSunset in Cape Town
Sunset in Cape Town

With the sun setting, I pose in front of Lion's Head mountain before I go out with the parent's for their last night in Cape Town.
Dacning in the StreetsDacning in the Streets
Dacning in the Streets

A group of street performers entertain a small boy at the V&A waterfront.
Dry DockDry Dock
Dry Dock

Using hazardous chemicals to clean the hull of a boat, a man braves the blazing sun to complete his work.
South African ConvertibleSouth African Convertible
South African Convertible

A group get a lift in the back of a truck as I head back from dropping my parents off at the airport.
Green Point MarketGreen Point Market
Green Point Market

This outdoor market is filled with African trinkets of all kinds.
Green Point MarketGreen Point Market
Green Point Market

This outdoor market is filled with African trinkets of all kinds.
Green Point MarketGreen Point Market
Green Point Market

This outdoor market is filled with African trinkets of all kinds.
Green Point MarketGreen Point Market
Green Point Market

This outdoor market is filled with African trinkets of all kinds.
Green Point MarketGreen Point Market
Green Point Market

This outdoor market is filled with African trinkets of all kinds.
Mount Nelson HotelMount Nelson Hotel
Mount Nelson Hotel

This famous hotel has an afternoon "high tea" that is a "not miss" according to many locals.
Mount Nelson HotelMount Nelson Hotel
Mount Nelson Hotel

I enjoy High Tea at the prestigous hotel.
Mount Nelson HotelMount Nelson Hotel
Mount Nelson Hotel

I join two Danish girls for High Tea. The blonde now lives in Cape Town with her boyfriend while the other is visiting from Denmark.
Eye-ing the baitEye-ing the bait
Eye-ing the bait

A shark swims by the two tuna heads before attacking it.
Shark AttackShark Attack
Shark Attack

A 12 foot shark attacks the bait line.
All SmilesAll Smiles
All Smiles

I lean over the cage for this photo hoping a shark does not suddenly appear.
Cape Town on FireCape Town on Fire
Cape Town on Fire

On our way back from the Shark Diving, we arrive in Cape Town to find Table Mountain ablaze.
Cape Town on FireCape Town on Fire
Cape Town on Fire

By night time, the entire mountain range in Cape Town (Signal Mountain, Lion's Head and Tabletop) are ablaze. The fire even rages up the street from my backpacker hostel.
Clifton BeachClifton Beach
Clifton Beach

I join a few locals for sunset at Clifton Beach.



22nd March 2006

Long time no news
Hey Larry, how are you doing? I just received your last journal. What a delay!!! are you still on the road? I´ve been enjoying a lot your journal. So many experiences, so many places... After India I also went to Cape Town to visit a friend. What a city! what a light! Similar to Rio... Speaking of that, are you planning to come over? Kisses, Dani

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