Cape Town, South Africa-Journey Through Time

Cape Town Chronicles: A Journey Through Time and Wonder

Cape Town Chronicles

A Journey Through Time and Wonder at the Edge of Africa
2011
2016
2017
2018

Four years ago today, and we are back in Cape Town, South Africa - a city that has captured our hearts across multiple visits, each one revealing new layers of this magnificent destination at the southern tip of Africa.

Our Cape Town Journey Through the Years

2016
Cape Town 2016
Our first return to the Mother City - 2016
2017
Cape Town 2017
Returning to our beloved Table Mountain - 2017
2018
Cape Town 2018
Another magical year at the tip of Africa - 2018

Table Mountain: The Soul of Cape Town

🏔️ At 3,500 feet above sea level, Table Mountain is the oldest mountain on Earth - 6 times older than The Himalayas!
Table Mountain Summit
Irresistible, is a good way to describe it. The rocks at the summit reminded me of Honningsvåg Norway and the Arctic Circle glacier stones - truly amazing. Happy to duplicate the Christ the Redeemer Art Deco statue pose of Jesus Christ in Rio at this sacred summit.

Table Mountain Views

Table Mountain Views Mountain Landscape

Arctic Circle Similarity

Arctic Circle

Here in North Cape, in the Arctic Circle, looks to me a lot like Table Mountain

Experience Table Mountain

"Hope lies on Table Mountain - the exact vista that Nelson Mandela looked out from his prison on Robben Island that kept him going. It is an important piece of SA culture I will take back with me and share the legacy."

Our Ocean View Paradise

Table Bay Hotel Ocean View
Our "ocean" view @ The Table Bay Hotel

Our First Cape Town Adventure: 2011 World Cruise

The Journey Begins

2011 - We sailed round the world with a 3 day stopover in Cape Town

Los Angeles/San Pedro, California, USA to Southampton, United Kingdom

"Fly a Russian MiG-29 at Mach 2 or Take A World Cruise in Zero Gravity - I'll take things that I know for $60,000 Alex."

Are We Clear-Crystal!

Epic World Cruise Ports of Call

  • 🌺 Oahu/Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
  • 🏝️ Papeete, Tahiti, Society Islands
  • 🌴 Mooréa, Society Islands
  • 🏖️ Bora Bora, Society Islands
  • 🌊 Rarotonga, Cook Islands
  • 🏛️ Nuku'Alofa, Tonga
  • 🌿 Lautoka, Fiji
  • 🏔️ Auckland, New Zealand
  • 🍇 Napier, New Zealand
  • ⛪ Christchurch/Lyttleton, New Zealand
  • 🐧 Dunedin, New Zealand
  • 🦘 Melbourne, Australia
  • 🏙️ Sydney, Australia
  • 🦎 Brisbane, Australia
  • 🐊 Darwin, Australia
  • 🏯 Bali/Pedang Bay, Indonesia
  • 🏢 Kuala Lumpur/Port Kelang, Malaysia
  • 🛕 Yangon/Rangoon, Myanmar
  • 🕌 Cochin, India
  • 🏛️ Marmagao, India
  • 🌺 Mauritius/Port Louis
  • 🦁 Durban, South Africa
From the ancient glacial stones of the Arctic Circle to the time-weathered peaks of Table Mountain, our travels have shown us that Earth's most magnificent formations share surprising similarities across continents and millennia.

Cape Town: Where Every Return Feels Like Coming Home

Each visit to Cape Town has been a revelation. From our first glimpse during the 2011 world cruise - a brief but unforgettable 3-day stopover - to our more recent extended stays, this city continues to surprise and enchant us. The Mother City has a way of getting under your skin, calling you back with its perfect blend of natural beauty, rich history, and warm hospitality.

Whether we're standing atop Table Mountain, sharing the same view that gave Nelson Mandela hope during his imprisonment, or simply enjoying our ocean view from The Table Bay Hotel, Cape Town offers experiences that resonate long after departure. It's more than a destination - it's a feeling, a connection to something larger than ourselves.

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