We finally got a complete night's rest, and didn't wake up until 8:00 a.m. Now we're adjusted to the time change, which I think is 8 hours ahead of Colorado.
This morning we walked to the Ashanti Lodge, where we'll meet our tour group tonight. It seems like a pretty nice place, but for the price, it certainly doesn't compare to the Kimberley Hotel Back Packers, where we're staying. We were pleasantly surprised to see that our $19/night provided us with a top floor private room, with hardwood floors, a large window overlooking a busy street, a sink, toilet, and shower. Not a bathroom, mind you, but a toilet within arm's length from the bed. Wouldn't want to share the room with a stranger! We'll appreciate our comfortable bed tonight, since we'll be sleeping on thin inflatable sleeping pads and sleeping bags for the next 42 nights!
Cape Town is a beautiful city and the people have been very friendly. We feel quite safe, but we'll continue to take precautions like staying inside after dark (8:30 p.m.), being aware of the people around us, etc. I'd recommend a visit!
Tomorrow morning we'll meet our group and head north. We'll be in South Africa for a few more days, and then we'll cross into Namibia for about 9 days or so. Let the adventures continue!
This morning we walked to the Ashanti Lodge, where we'll meet our tour group tonight. It seems like a pretty nice place, but for the price, it certainly doesn't compare to the Kimberley Hotel Back Packers, where we're staying. We were pleasantly surprised to see that our $19/night provided us with a top floor private room, with hardwood floors, a large window overlooking a busy street, a sink, toilet, and shower. Not a bathroom, mind you, but a toilet within arm's length from the bed. Wouldn't want to share the room with a stranger! We'll appreciate our comfortable bed tonight, since we'll be sleeping on thin inflatable sleeping pads and sleeping bags for the next 42 nights!
Cape Town is a beautiful city and the people have been very friendly. We feel quite safe, but we'll continue to take precautions like staying inside after dark (8:30 p.m.), being aware of the people around us, etc. I'd recommend a visit!
Tomorrow morning we'll meet our group and head north. We'll be in South Africa for a few more days, and then we'll cross into Namibia for about 9 days or so. Let the adventures continue!
6 comments:
This is Tatiana pretending to be John....:)
We're missing you here in DC, but glad that you are having a blast in Cape Town!! John and I are thinking of you both...hope your tour starts off on a good note and that you meet a bunch of new friends!
Dude, let me know what happens eight hours into the future! You all are sitting on a gold mine...what are the winning lotto numbers???
Mike, I'm ordering some of your books for Christmas presents :)
Hope all is well!!! Great job on the blog entries so far!
Wow! You two are quite the world travelers. The descriptions of what you have been through and your surroundings bring it all to life- great job on the blog!! Well, I hope your journey continues to be a safe one and keep living the dream!!
Your cousin,
Dave Cress
Mmmm.... sheep eyes.
How are the tents? Roads bumpy? Any wildlife observations yet? Eagerly, desert rats
Oooh, that big private room sounds downright beautiful!
I hope you find the smoothest bit of ground to lay your bags for the remaining 42 days :D
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