Went to Capetown with my friend Olivia that visited from the States. Actually went on a plane an everything. I already visited so this trip I didn't go to most of the typical tourist haunts. I did go on an absolutely awesome wine tour, enjoy great food, and see a myriad of animals. Figured I would share my trip with you through pics. Apologize for the large number of pics in one post but posting all my photos while I have access to free internet!!!
Enjoy
-Mei
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| View of Table Mountain from our Backpackers |
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| Shop on Long Street's Gate |
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| Streetwires is a really cool organization that sells beaded products (like this soccer player) and employs, trains, and houses people living on the street |
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| I took a class at Streetwire to learn how to make beaded products |
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| This is how they get the beads on the wire. |
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| Some of the workers |
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| I made three key chains |
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| Posing with my teacher and classmate (check out the beaded lion in the corner) |
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| Bo Kaap |
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| The Waterfront |
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| Went on a Wine Tour. This is the tasting room at the first vineyard. Fancy right! |
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| We tasted several champagnes at this eco-friendly vineyard. |
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| We went into the cellar |
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| And even got to watch the bottling (felt very familiar!) |
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| At the Vineyard, just thought this was pretty cool |
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| A high heel and crown made out of the wire capping on the Champagne bottles |
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| View from the second vineyard |
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| Rainbow |
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| Lots of artwork at this vineyard |
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| Had to get a pic of this steam punk clock for my brother |
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| The tasting room and lobby of Takara Vineyard. The fire was much needed and welcomed! |
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| View from the tasting room |
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| We not only tasted wine here, but also... |
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| ...cognac (I actually could't finish mine), and... |
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| Olive Oil |
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| Wine country...from the car |
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| Had lunch at our third vineyard. The restaurant was build over the original cellar. |
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| Had a local Capetown dish for lunch that was made from eggs, mince meat and curry. Gave me a real tste of the Malay influence. |
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| Another rainbow! |
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| At the fourth vineyard, we got too taste cheeses (including goat cheese) as well |
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| I learned that goat cheese tastes the way goats smell! |
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| Steampunk motorcycle made from scraps found on the farm. |
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| Tried some game at a restaurant called Arnold's. This is Ostrich fillet, crocodile ribs, grilled warthog ribs, and gemsbok wellington. It was all quite delish. |
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| This is something related to bambi that my friend had. |
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| Hout Bay |
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| Cape Fur Seals |
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A local fisherman feeding the seals.
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| A fishy kiss...YUCK |
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| Think this is still Hout Bay |
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| Go figure you can see lions, elephants, and penguins all in the same country. |
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| Arent't they cute! |
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| At Cape Point or Cape of Good Hope, we rode bikes to lunch. (I won't lie. I only went half way and got a ride the rest of the way. I have never been a fan of riding a bike) |
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| Our lunchtime view |
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| The Alpha male (taken from the safety of the bus) |
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| Ostrich |
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| Views from the Cape |
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| Olivia and I with our new tour group friends |
Nice looking beaded lion!
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