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  • Written by jo104 on Jan 21, 2007
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  • Luggage And Bags: A daypack is useful for trips to the beach or walks. Be aware that if you go to any supermarkets you will be charged for a plastic bag so best to carry your own

    Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: A sun hat & sunglasses are a must in summer. Good walking shoes are advisable as is a pair of sandals or thongs (slops). In summer it can be windy depending which time you visit so a windbreaker & a light jersey to layer clothes. The closer you get to the mountain the colder the nights will be.

    Toiletries & Medical Supplies: Moisquito repellent, suncream, headache pills etc can be bought at any pharmacy. Some B&B's provide toiletries but its best to check first.

    Photo Equipment: SA plugs are std 3 pin round although many places will have adapters for 2 plug round (ie shavers, electric toothbrush) UK can take over Europe adapter & plug into SA adapter & Europe plugs will fit SA 2 plug adapter. Bring your charger, there are places to develop digital prints instantly.

    Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Hotels will mostly not supply beach towels although you could buy them for your trip in Cape Town cheaply & leave them behind afterwards.

    Miscellaneous: Do not take your expensive jewellery with you on holiday it could attract the wrong attention. You can purchase great jewellery in SA at the craft markets beaded jewellery is very fashionable & reasonable

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    zumodemango Mon May 18, 2009 09:00 UTC
     very nice page! a beautiful view of Cape Town!
    mumblemeah Fri Feb 27, 2009 00:20 UTC
     i liked what you said and it will encourage others to not stick arms an other body part out the window cause they could lose an arm. If you have any other good tips e-mail me at minnierose22@yahoo.com.
    junecorlett Wed Feb 4, 2009 15:29 UTC
     Lovely informative tips
    TheTravelSlut Sun Nov 16, 2008 14:48 UTC
     Thanks for the great tips..I can't wait to get there next spring! Cheers, :-) Ann, TS
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