We arrived in Capetown yesterday and the view was stunning, the sun is shining, the temperature is cool and ocean is beautiful...however, Jon is nothing but a giant storm cloud right now hovering over the city. Me thinks Jon is sick, either the medical kind, or the home variety.
Went to Robben Island today to see Mandela's prison cell and to listen to the stories of the past inmates there. It's pretty moving to learn about their struggles and to know that many of our guides were once jailed there and walking us through the very same halls and yards.
Spent the rest of the day wandering Capetown, sucks when everything closes at 4pm and the sun sets by 6 because no one walks around the city at night who isn't carrying weapons. On the plus sides, seems like every local we see thinks we know kung fu and yells to us "ching chong ching, China" or something to that effect.
That's it for now, more later as we fight our way through africa...
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ReplyDeleteMy throat's been itchy from the drinks on the plane last night so I've kept quiet all day (not my usual chipper self). And since Vince is such a talker, we've had a pretty silent day. So mom, don't worry much.
We're living at a nice hostel. Friendly people. Still no opportunities to upload pics though.
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ReplyDeleteSalut, a little racist eh? Hope you feel better!
ReplyDeletefeel better jon!!
ReplyDeleteI bet they know more Asian greetings than you! (It was the same in Senegal haha...totally asked if I knew kung fu)
ReplyDeleteGet better!
Karen in BCN