Mandela's home of 17 years.
Average prisoners diet in Robben Island. Notice the difference between the "black" and the "colored".
Fabulous new soccer stadium in Cape Town, some residents are not happy with this stadium. We were told that the money spent on this stadium could have built 410,000 homes. The government since 1994 has built 3,000,000 homes. Most of them have replaced shanty housing in the townships.
Smoke from the daily ritual of shooting the cannon. This ritual has enabled sailors in Table Bay to set their timing devices since the late 1600's. Everyone was plugging their ears, except me, who shot this picture and can no longer hear worth a shit!
On the way up to Table Mountain.
On the otherside of heaven after interviewing with St. Peter.
One of many strange rodents inhabiting the top of Table Mountain.
Note the clouds on the right, and Table Bay on the left. A fabulous view!
Robben Island from the top of Table Mountain.
Cape Town from half way up Table Mountain.
Dear Tom and Mary Kay, I cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed your blog of this trip. You have a way with words as well as photographic talent. MK looks beautiful as always and oh those handsome grandsons!
ReplyDeleteGlad you made it home safely. Best, Hilary Donahue