Table Mountain is still covered with clouds on our last morning, Sept 3
Kathy starting her day with a glass of champagne at breakfast at Cape Grace Hotel:)))
The weather had changed; a bit rainy today!!
The Grand Parade grounds, now a parking lot
The Castle, oldest building in South Africa, built in 17th century
Balcony where Nelson Mandela gave his speech after being released from prison Feb 1990
We went to the District Six Apartheid Museum.....a very moving experience!!
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Bo-Kapp neighborhood: People paint their house bright colors to represent freedom after apartheid
Lions Head
Some rougher waters along the Atlantic seaboard
One of the richer neighborhoods
Statue of Cecil Rhodes
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Company Gardens where in the 17th century they grew fresh produce for the sailors
A piece of the Berlin wall, given to former president Nelson Mandela on his visit to Germany in 1996.; This is the eastern side
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Greenmarket Square: was the old slave market, now a festive location for local merchants
Old Biscuit Mill...we were able to buy some local souvenirs here!!
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Lots of local treats
Now in the Winelands near Stellenbosch, our fist winery was Meerlust!!
Could be a tasting room anywhere!!
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A lot of Dutch architecture influence!!
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Downtown Stellenbosch
Kathy and Nick at Kanonkop, where we were introduced to Pinotage
An interesting quote:)))
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A red Cabernet blend and one of their top wines....perfect!!
Well done John & Kathy....I see this is not your first wine tasting:))))
Notice they grow the vines closer to the ground than California....due to the stronger winds in this valley
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Our good friend Joel on mv Jade, a Selene 66, used to own this winery. Unfortunately it was closed for tastings!
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Boschendal winery for lunch
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Wine cellar at La Motte
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One of their premium Red blends, primarily Merlot and Petite Verdot....excellent!!
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Three books about apartheid recommended by Nick
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And the wine tasting continued well into the night at our hotel, Mont Rochelle, outside of the town of Francshhoek
Views from our room at Mont Rochelle
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Panoramic view with the sun setting on the mountains
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Back to more wine tasting on Sept 5
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First winery of the day, Demorgensen
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Rust en Vrede, one of our favorites!!
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We bought several bottles to take back!!
Lunch with a bottle of Jordan's....not affiliated with Jordan's in Napa Valley
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Ah, Ernie Els, famous SA golfer, his trophy room was impressive, wines just ok
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Morning of Sept 6, our last day!!
We walked and shopped a bit in Franschhoek
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Thelema, another favorite!!
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Some gorgeous views at Stark-Conde winery
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Wow!!
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Tasting room at Stark-Conde
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Lunch at Guardian Peak
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John had the beef tenderloin
Kathy had the pork tenderloin
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One of the informal settlements near the airport
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Ah, in my seat for a 12-hour flight to Frankfurt
Kathy and John at 6am in Frankfurt Sept 7 trying to stay awake....hmmm, looking a little ragged John...yep, but what a ride!!!!
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