Reasons to visit....Cape Town

Hello Journeyers!
It's Reasons to visit time again! And today I am sticking to my South African roots and am taking you to the ever so beautiful Cape Town! I am pretty sure that 95% of the worlds population knows this gorgeous piece of country. And if not Cape Town then I am sure you have at least heard of Table Mountain. I grew up in Mossel Bay, which is only 4 hours drive from Cape Town. And my one aunt lives there so you can imagine that when school holidays, long weekends or even just weekends came along that that is where we were going. And I loved every minute of it. There is literally only one thing I would like to change about Cape Town and that's the water temperature. haha! It's a tad bit too cold for me. So let's do....

CAPE TOWN & Surrounding Areas

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1. Table Mountain - In 2011 it was votes as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. That's a big accomplishment (in my eyes) for South Africa and especially Cape Town. I have been up on Table Mountain and the views from up there are beyond breathtaking. Although I did get a bit freaked out when standing closer to the edge. Who knew...I love flying but apparently I'm terrified of heights. I do admit, if you going during peak season don't even bother trying to go. The queue that you stand in is horrible! Cedric and I went there in December 2010, we arrived, looked at the line of people, turned around, took a picture of us in front of TM and off we went. At least we could say we were there.

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2. Wine farms - I think I remember visiting a wine farm with the parentals once. But I was underage. So I wasn't really bothered with what was going on around me. To me it was just fun to be in a place where they sell alcohol and I'm allowed in. And the times that I went to CT after I turned 18 I didn't have the budget to visit wine farms. So yes, this is one thing that I want to do first when ever going to CT again! According to the Cape Town Travel website these are the Top 5 Wine Routes. Constantia Valley Wine Route // Stellenbosch American Express® Wine Routes // Helderberg Wine Route // Durbanville Valley Wine Route // Franschhoek Wine Route

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3. Clifton Beach - This is where I wish I was a millionaire so that I can afford one of the beautiful homes that overlook this gem of a beach. Although the water is freezing and I have no clue how people actually swim in it. I would still not mind waking up and looking at a sunrise with a view that will take my breath away every single day. And not to even mention the sunsets. We actually stayed in an apartment when we visited in 2010. And boy was my heart very heavy when the time arrived for us to pack up and go.

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4. Robben Island - Another thing that is rather high up on my to do list when we go to CT again. I know shocker. I'm a South African and I've never been to Robben Island. But I will get there don't worry. It's good to learn a bit of that side of the South African History. RIP Nelson Mandela.

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5. Long Street - Looking for a place to party? Then this is the street to go to. What more can I say. Grab a bite to eat and party the night away. End it off by watching the sunrise on a rock somewhere on the beach with some Mc Donalds.

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6. Mariner's Wharf - I absolutely love this restaurant! Plus Hout Bay is pretty awesome too. It's like a completely different world from CT and not too far from it. Best of both worlds! The food is good and the view even better.

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7. Blue Peter (The Blue Peter Hotel) - Looking for a spot where you can have the best sunset and view of Table Mountain. Then this is the place to go. I remember every school holiday we would go there, watch the sunset and have something to eat. Us cousins would just sit and relax on the grass while sipping on our cool drinks. Yip still underage at that point! hehe! But I see my cousins still go do it. Ahhh and at those moments my jealous green monster start creeping up onto my back and into my head. I will really love it to live in Cape Town.

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And there you have it. If you have been to Cape Town before. Please do share what your favourite place was/is to visit. And if you are planning a trip down to Cape Town. Please let me know if you will be visiting any of the above spots.

Costs of some of the things are:
Table Mountain - Adult R215 Return // R110 One Way
Robben Island - R250 which includes return trip across Table Bay, visit to the prison and a bus tour of the island.

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