Cape Town Part 2

It is hard to believe that this is my second to last blog post.

"Something New" isn't so new anymore. This means it is time to prepare for another season that awaits.

When I decided to write a blog, I wondered if I was being overly ambitious. I'm not an English major, I write how I talk, and I wasn't sure if the topics would be interesting enough for both my family and friends to enjoy. Some weeks were better than others, but this blog has been a huge accomplishment for me. My trip was more memorable, and meaningful, by sharing my adventures with the people I love. It helped me feel connected, provided accountability, and often gave me a new perspective.

It may seem strange to say, but this blog has been a sweet blessing in its own special way. Woah, that was, unintentionally, some Dr. Seuss material right there!

SO, now to catch up on what we have been doing in Cape Town: It has not been a dull week. As promised, here are some pictures from our wine tour. It was a whole day event. We went to five different vineyards and around lunch time Rachel and I both agreed a half day would have been just fine. It was still a wonderful experience, and it was a nice way to get to see some other scenic parts of the country just an hour outside of Cape Town.

The pour/spit your wine out bucket

One of the vineyards had a garden made into the South African flag

cheese and wine tasting

Drinking wine straight from the barrel

This picture pretty much sums up the last couple of hours of the wine tour... we didn't really want anymore wine haha

Friday- We hiked Lion's Head which is a mountain directly across from  Table Mountain

Before the hike

 The hike was much easier than our two hour hike up Table Mountain. This time we brought extra water, snacks, and sunscreen. Overall, it was a much more fun and interesting hike. The path wrapped around the mountain rather than going straight up. Also, we got to do some awesome rockclimbing halfway through the hike. Not going to lie, I felt pretty cool doing it. 

Risking our lives for a cool picture at the top of Lion's Head ;)

With our new Austrian friend, Christina, that we met at our hostel

Saturday- We spent the day at the Old Biscuit Mill(which was recommended by every person who has ever been to Cape Town) 

On Saturdays the Old Biscuit Mill has wonderful shops and a food market full of any and every type of food you could imagine! It was an enjoyable afternoon!

Here are some of the vendors...

Sunday- Rachel and I went to a morning service at the Hillsong Church in Cape Town and then spent the rest of the afternoon enjoying the festivities at the Water Front

I was glad that we went to the service. It was a little overwhelming, and quite different than I expected, but because I really enjoy Hillsong, it was neat to see what the church was all about

So this brings us to today, Monday- We spent the day with new friends from our hostel at Camp's Bay beach. Then later we went back to Lion's Head and hiked halfway up to enjoy the incredible sunset

 Lion's Head is behind us

Part of our "hostel group" enjoying sunset

Cape Town's beautiful city lights after sunset

So, tomorrow is our last full day in Cape Town. I feel like it was yesterday that Casey Horton took me to the airport, then I blinked, four months went by, and now I am headed home! What an incredible journey. 

Tomorrow Rachel and I are off to the botanical gardens, and then we plan to have a nice dinner before starting our, not so fun, project of packing.

Begin to prepare yourselves for my sappy, heart-felt, bye-for-now-Africa, final post tomorrow. :)

Happy Monday!

Love,

Casey :)