I knew I would have to be brave, because that kind of thing scares me to death, but I was going to do it. We had a free morning Tuesday, so some of us took a cab to the mountain. When we got there, it was too windy for the cable car to run, and I was soooooooo disappointed. I had to settle for these views from part way up the mountain.
Three of our group decided to hike to the top, but Kathy and I knew our limitations and took the cab back down to the waterfront to do some shopping instead. We had a great time buying souvenirs for friends and family back home, and wandering in and out of stores like Gucci, Prada, and Jimmy Choo pretending we could actually buy something if we wanted to. However, I did learn that I could learn to like $1,000 shoes!
Our afternoon was spent at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (KNBG). We met up with local teachers who would be sharing in our program for the rest of the week, and toured the garden in small groups getting to know each other.
Andrea and I were teamed up with Gail Neethling, a high school natural and life sciences teacher.
KNBG sits at the foot of Table Mountain.
My favorite thing in the garden was a silver tree.
Calla lilies are everywhere! If only I could bring them home for Karen's wedding.
Dinner was at Idasa's (the Africa Democracy Institute's) Cape Town Democracy Centre. There was a book shop and restaurant in front where I had my first malva pudding (yum!), and a large meeting room in back with Desmond Tutu hanging from the ceiling.
Love the view of Table Mountain!Did get the chance to go back in cable car?
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