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Category Archives: Capetown, South Africa
It’s a paw world after all…
The amazing dogs (but then, all dogs are amazing) I met along the way on my RTW trip.
Cape Town: Parting glances
Not sure what this is about — but this art wasn’t in a hair salon; it was in a restaurant. _________________________________________________________________________ And now, a word from my sponsor Mitchell A. Sommers, Esq., PC on Robben Island, South Africa, 5.13.11.
Three Days in Cape Town: Retracing Mandela’s steps
Maybe it was fitting that the weather was awful the day I saw the maximum-security prison where Nelson Mandela spent much of his jail time. He was banished along with many enemies of the state to a remote, wild place … Continue reading
Three days in Cape Town: Langa Township
“Baby”, with the guest house staff, is from Langa Township. It’s one of Cape Town’s oldest suburbs; an area first set aside for migrant workers, and then blacks forced to relocate during apartheid. Efforts to turn things around are going … Continue reading
Three days in Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town’s spectacular harbor. It didn’t look quite this nice during my stay, because it was a drizzly autumn day. Luxury at a reasonable price at Olaf’s Guest House in upscale seaside suburb of Sea Point. … Continue reading
Cape Town, South Africa: Apartheid’s lingering wounds
If you’re looking for the usual travel dope about Cape Town, you’re not going to get it here. Sure, I can recommend places to stay (I’m in a great one right now) and things to do. I did choose Cape … Continue reading
Surreal underside of world’s most-popular tourist spot
The world’s most-popular city with travelers? Cape Town, South Africa, reports well-traveled website TripAdvisor. The allure of this World Cup host city: spectacular scenery, wine and weather. But fasten your seat belt for a tour few ever take — to … Continue reading
RTW: Destination: Cape Town, South Africa
Waking up to Manhattan in the morning light from this stained-glass skylight, one of the many meticulous details at a unique hideaway on the Upper West Side. Inn New York City is the name of this unassuming restored 19th century … Continue reading
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