Visiting Cape Town

It took us a day to fly to Cape Town through 3 airports with lots of waits, but it is worth it!  The beautiful Table Mountain rises above the city wherever you look.  The city's population is 4.5 million people, a melting pot of Dutch, British, Indonesian, German and French settlers.  Today we were supposed to take a cable car up Table Mountain, but there were strong winds that prevented that activity - maybe tomorrow!  We opted instead for a tour of their gorgeous gardens, Kirtenbosch, along with a city tour of the neighborhoods.  There is a beautiful harbor area called the Victoria and Albert Waterfront where we enjoyed a seafood lunch at the Ocean Basket.  Tonight, the group was invited to dinner at a local couple's home in a previously white neighborhood.  This couple is considered "colored," the South African term for someone who has a mixed heritage.  They are up and coming young professionals who renovated their home and are expecting their first child.  She made a mild chicken curry dish that was delicious with a wonderful homemade flatbread with rice, veggies and salad.  Here are some pictures...

Wild Almond Tree at Kirstenbosch Gardens



Colorful Bo-Kapp Street in Malay District

Bo-Kapp Street with Table Mountain in Distance



Joanne in the Table Mountain Picture Frame




Canopy Walk - Castle Rock in Background