South Africa Holiday

View from apartment balcony of Lionshead

View from apartment - ship in distance

View from our apartment window - evening

Camps' Bay looking up at Table Mountain

Beach at Camp's Bay

View from apartment of cloud coming over Table Mountain

View from our apartment balcony

Camp's Bay Beach

Anna and Kate at Camp's Bay - Lionhead in Background

One of the gifts from Dubai was it provided a venue to meet so many people from all over the world. We met many South Africans and all encouraged us to visit their country. So we did. With their help, we created an itinerary that focused on the natural gifts of the land and a bit of history of the country and its people. We rented an apartment in Camps Bay, a suburb of Cape Town ideally situated within the city. Within 20 minutes we could be in the center of Cape Town and its warf, within an hour we could be in the winelands or well on our way to Cape Point. Within a 10 minute walk, we could be at the sandy beaches of Camps Bay. The trip met all expectations - the people warm, friendly and eager to teach us about "This is Africa"; the scenery was spectacular and its history and historical places impactful; and the food and wine exceeded all expectations. We managed to drive on the "wrong" side of the road without too much trouble and, GPS in hand, found the country easy to travel. While we enjoyed the luxury afforded by our circumstances, we continued to be mindful of both how fortunate and blessed we are and the struggles of too many of God's people without basic necessities. All of us want to return to this paradise, but must settle for the memories created during this wonderful holiday