I’m in love with the Cape Town area. I can’t believe we have less than two weeks here before heading to Rwanda. There is still so much I want to see and do before we leave! Even re-do some of the things we’ve done! I find our calendar filling up so fast with adventures with the wonderful people we have met here.
Read MoreAll cities and countries have their quirks and Cape Town is no exception. Overall, we’ve enjoyed our time here and have found that it’s a city with a lot to offer: great climate, lots of outdoor activities, Western amenities, and quality of life at prices that are very reasonable compared to the US. It’s the quirks that really give this city some character, though!
Read MoreOh my goodness, penguin colonies are fantastic! Jim and I decided to head out to explore the two penguin colonies on the mainland.
African Penguins can only be found in Southern Africa and there are only 2 penguin colonies on the mainland of South Africa. The drive along the coast was breathtaking and just the breath of fresh air we needed after five days of city living. A break from the buildings, city noises, and smells(!) was welcomed.
Read MoreAfter four flights we arrived in Cape Town, South Africa. With back-to-back red-eyes and a seven hour layover in London, we’re very thankful for access to a lounge with fast wifi, free food, drinks, and showers! We'll be here until the third week of February. After arriving in mid-afternoon, we grabbed our rental car. Jim had to tap into his rusty stick-shift skills and adjust quickly to driving on the left. But he got us to our newest home—an Airbnb on Kloof St.
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