THE 8th WONDER OF THE WORLD!
Cape Town is the southern most city in Africa and quite recently there was a discussion as to whether or not Table Mountain should be added as one of the wonders of the world. Personally, I don't think so, Table Mountain is that great (just joking), but the view from the top of Table Mountain, is really awesome. To describe the view to you, would be quite futile, as it wouldn't do justice to the scenery, but let me wet you appetite before I get to upload the pics. From a height of approx 1080 meters above sea level, looking some distance into the ocean one can see Robben Island, where Madiba (Nelson Mandela) and other ANC members were imprisoned during the apartheid era. To its left, but still on the mainland is Signal Hill, from where the Noon Gun is sounded daily. The the right you see the city bowl and the Waterfront with its recent extension housing an additional 50 stores and its first 6 Star Hotel.
The to the far left you can see the Twelve Apostles, they have absolutely nothing to do with the late Jesus Christ, but are essentially Twelve mountain peaks in close proximity to one another. Between Signal Hill and the Twelve Apostles there are often numerous magnificently colourful hang-gliders hovering over the city bowl and along the Atlantic Sea Board. The main attraction is the Cable Station with its rotating cabins suspended from thick cables which only takes about 5 minutes to travel from street level to the top of the mountain on which there is a relatively nice restaurant and a gift shop.
On some of my walks up the mountain path, specifically Plattekloof Gorge, I have encountered Lizards, Geckos, Spiders, Beetles, Snakes, Tortoises, Rock Rabbits and even young Buck. Should you be relatively fit, a walk along this track would take you a good two hours but it is certainly much more enjoyable and rewarding than a five minute ride with the cable car and a lot less expensive.
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