South Africa: Exploring with the Elder and Sister Harris

Ann and Morgan Harris called from Kenya and wondered if we were
up for a little fun for the week-end. They were coming to town and could
use a guide, etc. So we started with a trip to The Cape of Good Hope.
This time we actually climbed the mountain to see the lighthouse at the top!
What a view. It was a 360 degree sight and there was not a cloud in the sky.

Can't you just hear Grandpa as he yelled, "Su-u-u-s-an. I'm up here!" What a ham.

There were 12 to 15 ostriches along the road as we traveled to the Cape.

Of course we stopped to see the penguins again. It was very cold and windy so this was a quick
stop this time.

Next on our tour was a stop at Table Mountain. We had decided to forego this adventure, mainly
because Grandma does not like tram rides, but the peer pressure was fierce so up we went. It was
really quite a sight from the top. Even better than the sight from the lighthouse.

Can you get a feel? Down below is all of Cape Town and beyond.

These are the NEW 7 Wonders of the World. Seven more places for

dad to put on his famous bucket list. That list is endless and

growing everyday.

A beautiful picture of Table Mountain from the ship. We are now traveling to Robin Island. That
is the infamous place were Nelson Mandela and many others were imprisoned for years because
of Apartheid. They were all released in 1993.

The prison.

Nelson Mandela's cell for 27 years.

Our guide was actually a prisoner for many years while Mandela was there. Sister Harris asked,
"Isn't it rather hard to return to the island and be a guide?" His answer, "Not when you need a job."

The ride home (about 25 minutes) was awful. Some were throwing up with sea-sickness. We think
the crew all had dates and were in a hurry to get home. We flew across the waves, crashing down
with such force you felt your insides were going to crash out onto the floor of the boat.