Yesterday was such an odd day. I can't really explain how I felt. I was a bit numb I guess which is the best way to describe it. Like walking in water. Everyone kept saying "oh you must be so excited" but in all honesty I didn't feel anything. I didn't feel like later that night I would be getting on a plane & flying to South Africa to begin the trip.
Even at the airport it was like we were going on holiday for a week or two, or flying back to Holland.
But low & behold after a long, extremley turbulent & sleepless flight we stepped on Sefrican soil at 8am this morning.
It's been a beautiful day, if a little on the windy side, & table mountain looms above us & around us at every angle it seems.
The cab ride into town took about 20 mins & we passed several townships (the SA shanti towns) but it was not like I was expecting. Not as bad I guess & nothing compared to the likes of Brazil for example. They're working hard building houses for the people so there's a lot of building work going on as well as work for the World Cup next yr.
To be honest we've not really seen much yet. We took a walk today along Kloof Street & Long Street which again were not really what I have been expecting. I think I thought it was going to be a lot more lively - a bit like the strip in Magalluf or something, but it seems quite nice & civilised. I have to admit also that it's not as scary as I thought. I mean don't get me wrong there are several hustlers on the street but it doesn't feel overly dangerous. But we're still a little nervous as we're expecting it all the time. Tymon says he curious as to whether they mug with you with guns or knives...I hope we don't find out!
So not a very exciting post - just to say we arrived safely & it feels very stange to say that we're in Cape Town!
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Laters...
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