Robben Island

Yesterday we spent most of the day on Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for many years during the time of change when the ANC was working towards equal rights and representation in government.  Reminded me some of the struggles America went through first for independence from Great Britain, and then during the push for civil rights in the 60's.  There are many similarities.  All in all it was a really nice day and great experience.  Our tour guide was very passionate about the struggle for freedom and his part in it, and I learned a lot about the history of that time.  You know me and history!  I am reading every plaque I see!

Today we are heading out to a game farm.  I am not sure that we will see the big five as they call them here, but it should be interesting to be out in the country seeing some of the wildlife.  A lot of our days have been spent in Cape Town, and I think Brust is a little tired of driving down there every day!  Hopefully, I will get some good pictures to share.

Braai (BBQ) at Tony and Ian's house on the winery.  First night in town and many, many bottles of wine.

 View from the bottom of Table Mountain (in Cape Town, and a World Heritage Site)

View from the top of Table Mountain (1,026 meters) looking down at Clark's Bay

We took a tram trolley to the top, Brett, Brust, Greig, and his girlfriend Antonia climbed up the side.

Tram Trolley going up

Cormac and Harper lounging by the pool in our rare spare time.  Brett keeps us busy!

Nelson Mandela's cell on Robben Island, where he was imprisoned.  Twenty seven years of imprisonment and 13(?) in this cell.  His last "prison" was a two bedroom cottage with a kitchen and a swimming pool.  This was when he was in peace talks with DeKlerk and the last of the apartheid government.