For the last couple of days we have been experiencing winter in Cape Town. It is their winter this time of year and for the first few days we forgot all about what time of year it is. Starting Friday, we have had lots of rain, wind, and some cold weather down in the 50s. The weather has not stopped us from driving all around the peninsula though! After our work day on Friday, we spent a lot of time the last few days sightseeing.
We continued exploring the Table Mountain National Park by driving down to the Cape of Good Hope and standing on part of the bottom of Africa. We continue to be stunned by the beautiful scenery, the brilliant blues, sweeping vistas, and crisp air. Today, we took the ferry across to Robben Island to visit the museum there. It was a sobering visit as we learned about how the former government imprisoned its political prisoners on this isolated island as it attempted to maintain its policy of apartheid. We were reminded of everyone's struggle for freedom and the price paid to achieve it.
Very early tomorrow morning, we head to the airport to begin our journey to Gaborone. We start the second part of our adventure. Our internet access will not be as easy so we may be posting only every other day or so, but watch for us. We will have news for you.