Saturday, March 31, 2012
CAPE TOWN - We spent a week here at an oceanfront apt. thanks to Terry and Carol Rosenberg. This is their second home, in a beautiful area called Clifton. Cape Town is surprisingly like La Jolla, only bigger, a bit windier and the nights are as warm as the days. Table Mountain provides the backdrop for the city and it was usually closed due to wind. We really relaxed here enjoying the many beaches and walking to nearby restaurants. We spent two days with a great guide (he was a former tennis pro) who took us to the wine countr -Stellenbosch-where the university is and historic Franshock where most of the wineries are. We toured Ernie Ells beautiful winery and saw a lot of his memorabilia. This is the first time on our trip where prices are really reasonable. We could have a dinner with a bottle of wine (and another to take home) and the bill was under $75. Amazing!The ratio in South Africa is 16-1 blacks to white with about 17 million people and there is a lot of bad history left over from Apartheid days. That kept us wary of our surroundings at all times and we really didn't go out after dark. We have heard amazing storied of crime from Terry and Carol who we are presently staying with in Durban but they are really making a difference with the schools they have started to help orphan children from parents who have died of aids. Heartbreaking to see and hear their stories.
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Looks beautiful ... I did wonder about the safety part ... interesting!
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