Table Mountain and Cape Town City Tour

June 17, 2013

Mom chose to stand in the middle to
avoid the rotation.  She was very
brave heading up!

After our delicious breakfast, we met our group and began our official tour.  Then, we ascended to the top of Table Mountain, one of the New 7 Wonders.  The cable car was a fun ride up.  The car rotated, so we were able to see the 360 degree view as we climbed the steep mountainside.  Once on top, we walked around and spent time admiring the panoramic view of the stunning sea and city.  The rock formations were intriguing too.

Afterward, we went on a city tour including Cape Maylays, a colorfully housed area, and the Castle of Good Hope an old military fort built by the Dutch East India Company.


Our tour continued with a walk through the Company Gardens which is home to many beautiful museums as well as the House of Parliament and cathedral where Rev. Desmond Tutu once preached.


Mom and I went back to the Waterfront for lunch - another delicious meal, and I enjoyed a quick workout and a dip in the pool.

Before dinner, we visited the hotel bar and had another great conversation with the bartenders, learning a great deal more about the city and country.  The tour group went to a dinner of a local family who were kind to host a large group.  Their hospitality was wonderful, and it was another fun opportunity to get to know more about Cape Town and South Africa.