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Africa will always be the Africa of the Victorian atlas, the blank unexplored continent, the shape of the human heart.


Real Name: Glenn and Maritha Kasner
Lives In: Cape Town, ZA
Member Since: Oct 17, 2003
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Car / Taxi: Minibus Taxis
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  • 'Mode': AROUND
    Category: Other
    Getting TO/AROUND: Be very careful and avoid using this mode of transport as many of these vehicles are not roadworthy and drivers are often unlicenced.
    When using taxis rather opt for the sedan type that display their tariffs on the doors.

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    Buses: Go Topless
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  • 'Mode': AROUND
    Category: Bus
    Getting TO/AROUND: The best way to orientate yourself in Cape Town is to take the Topless double decker bus that operates on a hop on hop off basis around Cape Town.
    They stop at many of the main tourist spots so you can get off and explore at your own pace.

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    Phone: +27 21 511 1784
    Website: www.hyltonross.co.za
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    Air Travel: Back to Vietnam
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  • 'Mode': AROUND
    Category: Airplane
    Getting TO/AROUND: While in Cape Town why not take a sightseeing flip in a Vietnam War vintage Bell Huey helicopter?Potential passengers have to join the Huey Club at a cost of R750. They may then at any stage during the year ahead, fly in the Huey on a simulated combat mission.

    The first Huey Club flight took place on December 22, 2002 .
    Flying takes place from the Waterfront Heliport. Initially, flights took place at low level up the coast but due to the noise factor, the built-up areas are transited at 1000 feet to the GF area then the sortie is flown at low level. Most flights are undertaken with 14 passengers and two crew and to feel the part, passengers can wear replica flak jackets and goggles

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    Phone: (+27 21) 418 0207
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    Buses: Moving between Cities
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  • 'Mode': TO
    Category: Bus
    Getting TO/AROUND: A popular means of travelling from city to city is the Baz Bus.
    It operates on a hop on hop off basis whereby you purchase a ticket for a particular route and can get off anywhere along that route - do what you want to do and catch another Baz Bus to continue your journey. There is apparently no time limit on your ticket as well.

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    Phone: +27 21 439 2323
    Website: www.bazbus.com
    Other Contact: info@bazbus.com
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    Comments for glennkasner about Cape Town
    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
    ger4444 Fri May 4, 2007 07:40 UTC
     beautifull page. thanks for sharing
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