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Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
I must say, this is one of the most beautiful places in the world that i've been to. In the picture, i'm standing at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and behind me is part of the famous Table Mountain.
I say "You must at least ONCE visit South Africa in your lifetime"
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I was loitering around the hotel lobby with my friends about to go out for dinner when there was this big commotion by all the hotel staff, and when asked, they told me Mr.Mandela was making a visit here. So I could only do the smart thing and wait.
The min Mr & Mrs Mandela arrived, they were greeted by the hotel's manager and front office as you can see in the picture I snapped. Well, it was the only picture I managed to snap as the 'bodyguard' in the right of the picture told me, no more pictures!
Mr.Mandela had to pass me and my friends to go to the lift lobby, and when he did, he reached his hand out and asked gently 'Where are you young people from?' I answered ' We're from Malaysia and it's a pleasure to meet you sir'. He then answered us back after shaking all out hands 'Malaysia, I've been there before, I like your Prime Minister, Dr.Mahatir.. he's a very good man" he then parted by saying 'I hope you have a great time here in South Africa" and casually strolled to the lift.
Wow, to meet a legend... it was almost unreal. We stood there in the lobby with blank faces and that totally made our trip!
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The end of Africa
No kidding, this is the picture I got from the top of 'Cape of Good Hope'. If I could have gone down (which no one was allowed to) I would have....
Imagine, the winds from the Atlantic and Indian ocean hitting you both at once.... an amazing feeling....
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Babzz Sun Mar 30, 2008 20:08 UTC
What an amazing experience to meet him! I really like your main pic by the way, how Table Mt is beautifully captured with the clouds. Cheers :) | yeikloen Tue Apr 6, 2004 18:34 UTC
Wow, meeting him in person is really something man.... | jenniferchin Wed Feb 25, 2004 15:12 UTC
O M G ..... You met HIM !!! Great page here, C_G Diddy :-)) | sahlenare Sun Dec 28, 2003 20:01 UTC
David, U did it! I am speechless! Amazing pictures!!! wow!! And the story... want to hear and see more! Can imagine or actually no I can't.. but still to shake a legends hand!! |
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