Cape Town, South Africa

After enjoying the stay in Botswana it was back to Jo'burg and a flight to Cape Town. A hotel central to the Victoria & Albert (V&A) waterfront was an excellent choice with plenty of cafes and restaurants there to sample the local produce. One restaurant had a wide ranging menu containing cuts of warthog, ostrich, zebra, kudu, and buffalo, among others. Tours of Table Mountain, The Malay Quarter, Cape Point and Stellenbosch wineries were an essential ingredient of the visit to Cape Town. I also saw many Cape Town area birds.

 

En route to Cape Town. Note the rugged mountain ranges crossing the landscape.

Over Cape Town. A surprisingly dispersed metropolitan area with the flat top of Table Mountain looming in the distance.

Above the clouds on Table Mountain. A literally chilling experience in the bright sunshine, but cold morning air. Half an hour later the clouds rolled in over the mountain and visibility was down to almost nothing.

The V&A waterfront complex in daylight. A popular venue for outdoor dining and tourists.
The V&A waterfront complex at night. Colourfully lit, busy and popular with tourists.

The Mall at night after the shops have closed for the day.The tranquil scene, delicate colours and symmetry definitely caught my eye.

The V&A waterfront clock tower. An iconic building in the area (somewhat stunted by the perspective correction applied here).

The Malay Quarter. Streets of colourfully painted and nicely decorated houses. A popular stop on the tourist route.

The One o'Clock Gun. Be prepared for a shock. It's very loud!

An informal township. Many were seen around Cape Town where opportunities for employment develop. Note that dwellings are built from whatever materials can be found and electricity supply has been connected.

A market place in the centre of Cape Town with the RSA flag flying proudly.

Take heed! Baboons are cunning and can easily climb through your open car windows.

The Cape of Good Hope - the most south westerly point on the African continent. A must see when visiting Cape Town!

"Where Oceans Meet". The Atlantic and Indian Oceans are reputed to meet at the Cape of Good Hope. Here's the evidence: in this photo waves appear to be coming from two different directions.

 

A tourist market at Simonstown on the route from Cape Point to Cape Town. Lots of colourful souvenirs for purchase.

Simonstown main street
A visit to a Stellenbosch winery

Stellenbosch Arts Centre
 

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