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Real Name: Glenn and Maritha Kasner
Lives In: Cape Town, ZA
Member Since: Oct 17, 2003
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Penguins / Boulders Beach: Boulders Beach Penguins
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  • These little fellas just arrived here a few years back, decided they liked the place and told the humans that the're taking over!

    The birds on Cape Town's beaches are awesome!

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    Directions: Simonstown
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    Cape Point: Cape Point
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  • The tip of the Cape Peninsula.
    (also the windiest place in Cape Town)

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    Directions: Just keep going past Simonstown. Well signposted.
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    V & A Waterfront: V & A Waterfront
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  • Cape Town V & A Waterfront
  • Table Mountain from the V&A
  • Waterfront
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  • This is undoubtedly the hub of any visit to Cape Town. I was fortunate enough to work there for a number of years.

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    Address: Cape Town Docks
    Directions: Just ask anyone - They all know how to get there!
    Website: http://www.waterfront.co.za
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    Wine route / Stellenbosch: Wine Routes
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  • South African wines are among the finest in the world. A trip through the vineyards is an absolute must.
    Most estates offer wine tasting, many have their own restaurants and a few even offer accommodation.

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    Address: Paarl Stellenbosch areas
    Directions: The Paarl & Stellenbosch routes are the most popular but there are numerous others that offer excellent wine tasting as well.
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    Things To Do: Cape West Coast
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  • Take a drive up the West Coast for some reak Cape hospitality. The best time to do this is in Spring when the wild flowers are in bloom.
    Visit the West Coast National Park and the fossil park near Langebaan.

    Don't forget to pop into places such as Yserfontein and Paternoster ( The Voorstrand Restaurant has an excellent menu)

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    Address: West Coast
    Directions: Take the West Coast road or otherwise the N& as far as Malmesbury then turn left towards Darling. Pass through Darling and continue on to Yserfontein / west Coast road intersection.
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    Table Mountain: Table Mountain
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  • Take the cableway up Table Mountain.
    The new Rotair cablecar allows all occupants panoramic vies of the city.
    At present they have a half price special for those goung up after 6 pm ( last cable car down is at 10pm)

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    Website: http://www.tablemountain.net
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    Scenic drives / Garden Route: Paragliding at Wilderness
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  • Wilderness offers excellent paragliding conditions.

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    Address: The Wilderness
    Directions: Garden Route - Between George & Knysna
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    Scenic drives / Garden Route: Early risers
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  • Cape Town Scenic drives / Garden Route
  • Another great day in Africa
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  • Cape Town at dawn can be an awesome site. I just love nipping down to the docks near the Port Control building to watch the harbour come to life before heading in to the office

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    Address: Cape Town Harbour
    Directions: Next to the Port Control Centre
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    Things To Do: Other early risers
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  • Cape Town - Sunrise over Table Bay
  • Sunrise over Table Bay
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  • It would appear that I am not the only one who enjoys this spot!

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    Address: Cape Town Harbour
    Directions: Next to Port Control Centre
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    Table Mountain: At the end of the day
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  • Cape Town Table Mountain
  • View from the slopes of Table
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  • The Table Mountain Cableway is offering a 50% reduction in fares after 6pm.
    Views of the city at this time of day can be rather awesome.
    Take along a picnic basket and a good bottle of vino and enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets you'll ever see!

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    Website: http://www.tablemountain.net
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    tini58de Tue Jan 6, 2009 13:43 UTC
     I am just starting to read - and I already love it!!!! Can't wait to see it for myself soon!!! Still in the midst of browsing and planning!!!
    lynnehamman Wed Nov 19, 2008 14:41 UTC
     MAGNIFICENT- In a word.
    Kid-A Tue Dec 18, 2007 08:10 UTC
     Hi Glenn and Maritha, very nice and helpful pages - thanks! Greetings from Germany, Brian
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